Danialle and Peter Karmanos Jr Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Danialle and Peter Karmanos Jr Family Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $800,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.4 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$800,000
- Assets$659,696
- New grantees72%
Giving in 2025 was up from $813,500 the year before.
72% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $190,000 | 9 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $813,500 | 21 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 26 | $659,696 |
How to apply
Danialle and Peter Karmanos Jr Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Danialle and Peter Karmanos Jr Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 14 | $1.3 million |
| New York | 2 | $40,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
| Kansas | 2 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $600 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Country Day School | Gift to detroit country day school | $800,000 |
| St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church | Gift to st. Nicholas greek orthodox church | $150,000 |
| St Nicholas Church | Gift to st nicholas church | $150,000 |
| College for Creative Studies | Gift to college for creative studies | $100,000 |
| Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation | Gift to michigan jewish sports foundation | $32,500 |
| Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate | Gift to archons of the ecumenical patriarchate | $30,000 |
| University of Detroit Jesuit High School | Gift to university of detroit jesuit high school | $25,000 |
| The Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation | Gift to the michigan thanksgiving parade foundation | $24,000 |
| St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church | Gift to st. Nicholas greek orthodox church | $10,000 |
| Double Eagle Club | Gift to birdies for buddies | $10,000 |
| United Way for Southeastern Michigan | Gift to united way for southeastern michigan | $10,000 |
| Artist Advocacy Foundation | Gift to artist advocacy foundation | $10,000 |
| Greek America Foundation | Gift to greek america foundation | $10,000 |
| Just Facts Inc | Gift to just facts inc | $10,000 |
| Wdet 1019 FM | Gift to wdet 101.9 fm | $5,000 |
| Committee for A Constructive Tomorrow - Cfact | Gift to committee for a constructive tomorrow - cfact | $5,000 |
| Patrick O'Rourke Memorial Scholarship Fund | Gift to patrick o'rourke memorial scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Gift to tunnel to towers foundation | $2,500 |
| West Bloomfield Police Foundation | Gift to west bloomfield police foundation | $2,000 |
| Commemorative Air Force | Gift to commemorative air force | $1,000 |
| Shades of Pink Foundation | Gift to shades of pink foundation | $1,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Gift to hillsdale college | $1,000 |
| Detroit PBS | Gift to detroit pbs | $500 |
| Priests of the Sacred Heart | Gift to priests of the sacred heart | $500 |
| David Horowitz Freedom Center | Gift to david horowitz freedom center | $500 |
| Uso | Gift to uso | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Danialle Karmanos
- Peter Karmanos Jr
Questions people ask
Does Danialle and Peter Karmanos Jr Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Danialle and Peter Karmanos Jr Family Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Danialle and Peter Karmanos Jr Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Danialle Karmanos (Trustee) and Peter Karmanos Jr (Trustee).
What does Danialle and Peter Karmanos Jr Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.