Deroy Testamentary Foundation
Accepts applications
Deroy Testamentary Foundation is a private foundation in Southfield, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $16.4 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $60,750 and the largest $15.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$16.4 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$60,750
- Largest grant$15.0 million
- Assets$24.7 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.4 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.4 million | 43 | $40.4 million |
| 2024 | $16.4 million | 18 | $24.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Julie Rodecker 26999 Central Park Blvd 160, Southfield, MI 48076 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (248) 827-0920 |
| What to submit | Applications may vary depending upon the nature of the request. |
| Deadlines | Monthly cutoff dates |
| Restrictions | Agencies chosen are primarily in the detroit metropolitan area and there are no grants to individuals. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Deroy Testamentary Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | $15.0 million |
| Michigan | 15 | $1.4 million |
| New York | 2 | $75,258 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inspirational Futures Foundation Inc | Charitable | $15.0 million |
| Deroy Education Partners | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Zekelman Holocaust Center | Charitable | $180,000 |
| Gesher Human Services | Charitable | $125,000 |
| Cranbrook Educational Community | Charitable | $116,680 |
| Michigan Humane Society | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Shaw Festival Foundation | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Fresh Air Society | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute | Charitable | $71,500 |
| College for Creative Studies | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Community House | Charitable | $45,000 |
| Jarc | Charitable | $30,000 |
| University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Orchards Children's Services | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Michigan State University Hillel | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Trinity Health - Michigan | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Council of Michigan Foundations | Charitable | $8,500 |
| Hadassah | Charitable | $258 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie Rodecker
- Gregg Watkins
- Ryan Smith
Questions people ask
Does Deroy Testamentary Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Monthly cutoff dates.
How much does Deroy Testamentary Foundation give?
$16.4 million in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $60,750.
Who runs Deroy Testamentary Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Julie Rodecker (President/Chairperson), Gregg Watkins (Vice President/Treasurer) and Ryan Smith (Secretary/Program Director).
What does Deroy Testamentary Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.