Grosfeld Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Grosfeld Foundation is a private foundation in Southfield, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.4 million in 45 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.7 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.4 million
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.7 million
- Assets$17.2 million
- New grantees98%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6,307 the year before.
98% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.6 million | 79 | $127,226 |
| 2023 | $6,307 | 2 | $121,004 |
| 2024 | $5.4 million | 45 | $17.2 million |
How to apply
Grosfeld 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 Grosfeld Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 27 | $4.3 million |
| New York | 8 | $698,500 |
| Florida | 5 | $233,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Beath Yehudah | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1.7 million |
| Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1.4 million |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | Unrestricted charitable gift | $650,000 |
| Michigan State University | Unrestricted charitable gift | $600,000 |
| Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network | Unrestricted charitable gift | $250,000 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $200,000 |
| Rim Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $111,666 |
| Johns Hopkins | Unrestricted charitable gift | $100,000 |
| Trinity Health Oakland | Unrestricted charitable gift | $100,000 |
| Hcat (Hamtramck Cat Assistance Team) | Unrestricted charitable gift | $40,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $25,000 |
| Brilliant Detroit | Unrestricted charitable gift | $25,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | Unrestricted charitable gift | $25,000 |
| College for Creative Studies | Unrestricted charitable gift | $20,000 |
| Yeshiva Darchei Torah | Unrestricted charitable gift | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | Unrestricted charitable gift | $17,000 |
| Kravis Center for the Performing Arts | Unrestricted charitable gift | $12,500 |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Global Camps Africa | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Jarc | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Karmanos Cancer Institute | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Lubavitch Cheder Zekelman Campus | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth El | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| University of Michigan | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Cancer Thrivers | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Detroit Jewish News Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (Fidf) | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Jewish Historical Society of Michigan | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Jewish Senior Life | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Keep A Breast Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Michigan Parkinson Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Msu Hillel | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| National Center for Law and Economic Justice | Unrestricted charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Gesher Human Services | Unrestricted charitable gift | $2,200 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $2,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way | Unrestricted charitable gift | $2,000 |
| Equine Advocates | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,500 |
| International Fellowship of Christians and Jews | Unrestricted charitable gift | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Grosfeld
- Nancy Grosfeld
Questions people ask
Does Grosfeld Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Grosfeld Foundation give?
$5.4 million in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Grosfeld Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James Grosfeld (President & Treasurer) and Nancy Grosfeld (Vice Pres. & Secretary).
What does Grosfeld Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.