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George M and Jo Elyn Nyman Charitable Trust

Preselected recipients only Birmingham, Michigan · EIN 817061598

George M and Jo Elyn Nyman Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Birmingham, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $325,350 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $294,200 the year before.

40% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$294,20026$6.2 million
2024$325,35030$8.0 million

How to apply

George M and Jo Elyn Nyman Charitable Trust 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What George M and Jo Elyn Nyman Charitable Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan29$322,850
Arizona1$2,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 30 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
Higher education$150,000
Jewish Fed of Metro Detroit
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Community outreach$42,000
Detroit Institute of Art
Detroit, MI
Community art museum$27,150
ACLU Fund of Michigan
Detroit, MI
Defense of civil liberties$15,000
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Detroit, MI
Performing arts$15,000
Hebrew Free Loan
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Interest free loans to the jewish community$10,000
Detroit Public Television
Wixom, MI
Public television$5,000
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy
Detroit, MI
Community restoration$5,000
Holocaust Memorial Center (Zekelman)
Farmington Hills, MI
Holocaust museum$5,000
Michigan Opera Theater
Detroit, MI
Performing arts$5,000
Michigan Radio 909 WRCJ
Ann Arbor, MI
Public radio$5,000
Orchards Childrens Services
Southfield, MI
Services to children and families$5,000
Jewish Family Services
Oak Park, MI
Jewsih community services$5,000
Detroit Jewish Film Festival
West Bloomfield, MI
Support of the jewsih film and theater programs$2,500
Jewish Community Center
West Bloomfield, MI
Physical, social, spiritual and educational programs and community$2,500
The Friendship Circle
West Bloomfield Twp, MI
Support for individuals with speacial needs$2,500
Tucson Museum of Art
Tucson, AZ
Art museum$2,500
Gersher Human Services
Southfield, MI
Career development, behavioral health and residential services$2,500
Alternatives for Girls
Detroit, MI
Shelter and crisis support$2,000
Detroit Rescue Mission
Detroit, MI
Outreach for the abused and disadvantaged$2,000
Gleaners Oakland
Detroit, MI
Food bank$2,000
Hillel
Ann Arbor, MI
Jewish student support$2,000
Lighthouse
Pontiac, MI
Community services$2,000
Forgotten Harvest
Oak Park, MI
Food bank$2,000
Far Conservatory
Birmingham, MI
Assistance for people with disabilities$1,500
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW)
Southfield, MI
Outreach for social needs and community services$1,200
Cranbrook Art Museum
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Art museum$1,000
Little Traverse Conservancy
Harbor Springs, MI
Land protection for northern michigan$1,000
Wdet Detroit Public Radio
Detroit, MI
Public radio$1,000
Yad Ezra
Berkley, MI
Food bank$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does George M and Jo Elyn Nyman Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does George M and Jo Elyn Nyman Charitable Trust give?

$325,350 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.

Who runs George M and Jo Elyn Nyman Charitable Trust?

Its 2024 filing lists George M Nyman (Settlor and Trustee) and Jo Elyn Nyman (Settlor and Trustee).

What does George M and Jo Elyn Nyman Charitable Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.

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