Marvin and Betty Danto Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Marvin and Betty Danto Family Foundation is a private foundation in Troy, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.0 million in 65 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $385,000. 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$3.0 million
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$385,000
- Assets$31.1 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was down from $3.5 million the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.5 million | 65 | $27.0 million |
| 2024 | $3.5 million | 63 | $29.4 million |
| 2025 | $3.0 million | 65 | $31.1 million |
How to apply
Marvin and Betty Danto 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 Marvin and Betty Danto Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 43 | $2.1 million |
| New York | 7 | $622,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $90,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $60,000 |
| California | 4 | $42,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $40,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $12,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | Unrestricted charitable gift | $385,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit | Unrestricted charitable gift | $275,000 |
| University of Michigan | Unrestricted charitable gift | $262,500 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted charitable gift | $232,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Unrestricted charitable gift | $170,000 |
| The Friendship Circle | Unrestricted charitable gift | $160,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | Unrestricted charitable gift | $151,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Unrestricted charitable gift | $110,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit | Unrestricted charitable gift | $110,000 |
| American Technion Society | Unrestricted charitable gift | $87,000 |
| Kids Kicking Cancer | Unrestricted charitable gift | $60,000 |
| Insight Through Education Inc | Unrestricted charitable gift | $55,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Hillel Day School | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Jarc | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Oakland University | Unrestricted charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Tamarack Camps | Unrestricted charitable gift | $45,000 |
| Gesher Human Services | Unrestricted charitable gift | $43,500 |
| Chabad of Greater Downtown Detroit | Unrestricted charitable gift | $40,000 |
| Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies | Unrestricted charitable gift | $40,000 |
| Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic | Unrestricted charitable gift | $30,000 |
| Henry Ford Health System | Unrestricted charitable gift | $30,000 |
| Hillel Campus Alliance of Michigan | Unrestricted charitable gift | $30,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Unrestricted charitable gift | $30,000 |
| Holocaust Memorial Center | Unrestricted charitable gift | $25,000 |
| Wayne State University | Unrestricted charitable gift | $23,000 |
| Aish Detroit | Unrestricted charitable gift | $20,000 |
| American Friends of Yahad in Unum | Unrestricted charitable gift | $20,000 |
| Corewell Health | Unrestricted charitable gift | $20,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc | Unrestricted charitable gift | $20,000 |
| Six Rivers Land Conservancy | Unrestricted charitable gift | $20,000 |
| Soldier on | Unrestricted charitable gift | $20,000 |
| The Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network | Unrestricted charitable gift | $20,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $20,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest | Unrestricted charitable gift | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Unrestricted charitable gift | $15,000 |
| Michigan Science Center | Unrestricted charitable gift | $12,500 |
| Report Inc | Unrestricted charitable gift | $12,000 |
| Ballenisles Charities | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Unrestricted charitable gift | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James H Danto
- Joanne F Danto
- Gail E Danto
Questions people ask
Does Marvin and Betty Danto Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Marvin and Betty Danto Family Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2025, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Marvin and Betty Danto Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James H Danto (President/Treasurer), Joanne F Danto (Vice President/Secretary) and Gail E Danto (Vice President/Assistant S).
What does Marvin and Betty Danto Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.