Milton H Dresner Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Milton H Dresner Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Southfield, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $138,840 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $46,280. 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$138,840
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$46,280
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $130,297 the year before.
9% 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 | $135,316 | 10 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $130,297 | 10 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $138,840 | 11 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Milton H Dresner Foundation Inc 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 Milton H Dresner Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $61,280 |
| Michigan | 5 | $40,280 |
| Alabama | 1 | $12,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $9,280 |
| Florida | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of New York | General purpose grant | $46,280 |
| American Jewish World Service | General purpose grant | $15,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General purpose grant | $12,000 |
| Alternatives for Girls of Detroit | General purpose grant | $10,000 |
| Hole in the Wall Gang Camp | General purpose grant | $10,000 |
| Progressive Art Studio Collective | General purpose grant | $10,000 |
| Ruth Ellis Center of Highland Park | General purpose grant | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General purpose grant | $9,280 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach | General purpose grant | $6,000 |
| UJA Detroit | General purpose grant | $6,000 |
| Sugar Law Center | General purpose grant | $4,280 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert J Dresner
- Mary Ann Dresner
- Jane Dresner Sadaka
Questions people ask
Does Milton H Dresner Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Milton H Dresner Foundation Inc give?
$138,840 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Milton H Dresner Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert J Dresner (President), Mary Ann Dresner (Secretary) and Jane Dresner Sadaka (Treasurer).
What does Milton H Dresner Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.