Maibach Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Maibach Family Foundation is a private foundation in Southfield, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $343,765 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $52,565. 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$343,765
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$52,565
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $248,350 the year before.
36% 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 | $133,950 | 40 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $248,350 | 36 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $343,765 | 45 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Maibach 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 Maibach Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 33 | $305,065 |
| Illinois | 2 | $27,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $3,000 |
| Indiana | 3 | $2,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $700 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | General fund | $52,565 |
| Corewell Health Foundation | General fund | $41,000 |
| Apostolic Christian Church | General fund | $38,000 |
| Ru Hall of Fame James Rollin Memorial Fund | General fund | $36,500 |
| Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars | General fund | $25,000 |
| Lifesong for Orphans | General fund | $25,000 |
| Henry Ford Health | General fund | $15,000 |
| YMCA of Detroit | General fund | $12,000 |
| College Career and Beyond | Midnight golf program | $10,000 |
| Sankofa Scholarship Collective | The garden theatre (rema reynolds) | $10,000 |
| Dec - Chairman's Dinner | General fund | $7,000 |
| Dollars for Scholars | General fund | $7,000 |
| Macomb Community College Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Mi Alzheimers Association | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Zekelman Hollocaust Center | General fund | $5,000 |
| Detroit Country Day | General fund | $5,000 |
| Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinsons | General fund | $5,000 |
| Oakland Community College Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Kiefer Foundation | General fund | $3,000 |
| Wellspring Lutheran Services | General fund | $3,000 |
| Nepal Orphans Home | General fund | $2,500 |
| The Henry Ford Museum | General fund | $2,500 |
| Autism Alliance of Michigan | General fund | $2,000 |
| BSF | General fund | $2,000 |
| Moody Bible Institute | General fund | $2,000 |
| The Childrens Center | General fund | $1,500 |
| Michigan Catholic Conference | General fund | $1,400 |
| American Heart Association | General fund | $1,000 |
| Ashes to Glory Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
| Cure ALS | General fund | $1,000 |
| Engineering Society of Detroit | General fund | $1,000 |
| Gateway Woods Family Services Inc | General fund | $1,000 |
| Great Lakes Center for the Arts | General fund | $1,000 |
| Purdue Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
| Ringling College of Cert & Design | General fund | $1,000 |
| Farmington Family Y | General fund | $1,000 |
| Pope Francis Center | In memory of maria michaels | $1,000 |
| Thrive Scholars | Southeast michigan | $1,000 |
| Tipping Point Theatre Company | General fund | $1,000 |
| National Geographic | General fund | $700 |
Officers and trustees
- Benjamin C Maibach III
- Barbara Maibach
Questions people ask
Does Maibach Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Maibach Family Foundation give?
$343,765 in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Maibach Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Benjamin C Maibach III (President) and Barbara Maibach (Treasurer).
What does Maibach Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.