Foren Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Foren Family Foundation is a private foundation in Clarkston, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $400,000 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $73,000. 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$400,000
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$73,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $400,000 the year before.
15% of its 2025 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 | $400,000 | 39 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $400,000 | 34 | $4.9 million |
| 2025 | $400,000 | 33 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
Foren 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 Foren Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 14 | $127,000 |
| California | 4 | $82,000 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $74,000 |
| Ohio | 3 | $42,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $35,000 |
| Alabama | 3 | $28,000 |
| New York | 1 | $6,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Mammal Center | Animal welfare | $73,000 |
| Elephant Sanctuary of Tennessee | Animal welfare | $35,000 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation | Educational | $32,500 |
| Hope on the Beach | Religious | $30,000 |
| Wayne State University | Education | $25,000 |
| University of Michigan Dearborn | Education | $25,000 |
| Macomb Macomb County Community College Foundation | Education | $25,000 |
| Honoring the Sacrifice | Gen charitable | $24,000 |
| St Jude's Childrens Hospital | Medical | $15,000 |
| Genesee County Education Foundation | Education | $10,500 |
| The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham | Civic | $10,000 |
| Pathways Inc | Gen charitable | $10,000 |
| YWCA of Central Alabama | Gen charitable | $8,000 |
| Cleveland Korean Presbyterian Church | Religious | $7,500 |
| Garrets Place Life Skills Center for Autism | Medical | $7,000 |
| Wigs for Kids | General charitable | $6,500 |
| International Foundation for Ewha Women's Univ | Education | $6,000 |
| Alaqua Animal Refuge | Animal welfare | $5,000 |
| Tail Waggers 1990 | Animal welfare | $5,000 |
| Society for the Reinstitutionalzation of Storytelling | Arts | $5,000 |
| Detroit Athletic Club Foundation | Gen charitable | $5,000 |
| Wings of Rescue | Animal welfare | $4,000 |
| Henry Ford College Foundation | Education | $3,500 |
| Yes Center Inc | Gen charitable | $3,500 |
| Ewha Educational Foundation | Educational | $3,000 |
| National Alopecia Areata | Medical | $2,000 |
| Theta Tau Educational Foundation | Education | $2,000 |
| Smokey Acres | Animal welfare | $2,000 |
| Crossbridge to Recovery | Educational | $2,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Education | $2,000 |
| God's Anounted | General charitable | $2,000 |
| American Cornerstoneinstitute Inc | Educational | $2,000 |
| The Leadership Institute | Educational | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Belinda Foren
- Donald Foren
- Jessica Trotter
- John E Grenke
Questions people ask
Does Foren Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Foren Family Foundation give?
$400,000 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Foren Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Belinda Foren (President), Donald Foren (Vice Pres), Jessica Trotter (Secy) and John E Grenke (Director).
What does Foren Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and faith communities.