Marjorie and Maxwell Jospey Foundation
Accepts applications
Marjorie and Maxwell Jospey Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $245,850 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$245,850
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was up from $237,850 the year before.
15% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $261,134 | 69 | $5.8 million |
| 2022 | $234,300 | 60 | $4.5 million |
| 2023 | $237,850 | 58 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $245,850 | 53 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Neal F Zalenko 260 East Brown Street 340, Birmingham, MI 48009 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (248) 760-1040 |
| What to submit | A brochure stating applicants purpose and a copy of thier IRS determination letter that the applicant is a section 170(c) operating charitable organization. |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | No restrictions or limitations on awards or contributions |
What Marjorie and Maxwell Jospey Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 51 | $232,850 |
| Georgia | 1 | $7,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit | General support | $40,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Woman | General support | $38,600 |
| Life Remodeled | General support | $25,000 |
| Jewish Fertility Foundation | General support | $7,500 |
| American Freinds of Ogen | General support | $5,500 |
| Detroit Public Theater | General support | $5,000 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | General support | $5,000 |
| Detroit Zoological Society | General support | $5,000 |
| Eversight | General support | $5,000 |
| Friendship Circle | General support | $5,000 |
| Gesher Human Services | General support | $5,000 |
| Hillel Campus Alliance of Michigan | General support | $5,000 |
| Hillel Msu | General support | $5,000 |
| Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue | General support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Senior Life | General support | $5,000 |
| Midnight Golf Program | General support | $5,000 |
| Temple Emanu El | General support | $5,000 |
| Gary Burnstein Community Health | General support | $3,750 |
| Bookstock | General support | $3,000 |
| Cabaret 313 | General support | $3,000 |
| DETROIT2NEPAL Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Mi Center for Jewish Heritage | General support | $3,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | General support | $2,500 |
| Forgotten Harvest | General support | $2,500 |
| Fresh Air Society | General support | $2,500 |
| Hillel of Metro Detroit | General support | $2,500 |
| Hillel University of Michigan | General support | $2,500 |
| Jarc | General support | $2,500 |
| Lighthouse of Oakland County | General support | $2,500 |
| Miside | General support | $2,500 |
| Pewabic Pottery | General support | $2,500 |
| Yad Ezra | General support | $2,500 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank | General support | $2,000 |
| Goodfellows | General support | $2,000 |
| Greening of Detroit | General support | $2,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan | General support | $2,000 |
| Jewish Historical Society of Michig | General support | $2,000 |
| Metro Food Rescue | General support | $2,000 |
| Michigan Opera Theatre | General support | $2,000 |
| Detroit Public Television | General support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Neal F Zalenko
- Michael W Maddin
- David C Contorer
- Susan Jacob
Questions people ask
Does Marjorie and Maxwell Jospey Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines.
How much does Marjorie and Maxwell Jospey Foundation give?
$245,850 in tax year 2024, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Marjorie and Maxwell Jospey Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Neal F Zalenko (President), Michael W Maddin (Vice Preside), David C Contorer (Secretary) and Susan Jacob (Director).
What does Marjorie and Maxwell Jospey Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and human services.