Sills Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sills Foundation Inc is a private foundation in West Bloomfield, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $277,161 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $1,900 and the largest $50,000. 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$277,161
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$1,900
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $237,300 the year before.
56% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $237,300 | 39 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $277,161 | 46 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Sills 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 Sills Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 24 | $138,530 |
| New York | 6 | $106,106 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $5,518 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $2,500 |
| California | 3 | $2,011 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation League | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Idf | General charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Detroit | General charitable purposes | $40,000 |
| Henry Ford Health | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Jewish Hospice | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Jewish Community Center - Golf Outing | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Forestburgh Playhouse | General charitable purposes | $10,500 |
| Young Actors Theatre | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Congregation T'chiyag | General charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Holocaust Memorial Center | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | General charitable purposes | $4,500 |
| American Parkinsons Disease Association | General charitable purposes | $4,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | General charitable purposes | $4,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| National Ms Society | General charitable purposes | $2,530 |
| Detroit Opera House | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| American Diabetes Assoc | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Angels Place | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Dog Aide | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Focus Hope | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| B'nai Brith Youth Organization Inc | General charitable purposes | $1,800 |
| Romanian League in Defense of Animals Inc | General charitable purposes | $1,518 |
| American Heart Association | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Michigan Public Radio | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| The Bear Hug Foundation | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Wayne State University - Wdet | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Mile Square Theatre | General charitable purposes | $1,196 |
| Broadway Cares | General charitable purposes | $1,106 |
| AIDS Resource Alliance Inc | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Detroit PBS - WTVS | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Eastern Market | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Oakland Literacy Council | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| On the Margins | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Soi Dog Foundation USA | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| University of Michigan Hillel | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan J Sills
- Claudia Sills
- Douglas Sills
Questions people ask
Does Sills Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sills Foundation Inc give?
$277,161 in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $1,900.
Who runs Sills Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan J Sills (President), Claudia Sills (Secretary) and Douglas Sills (Treasurer).
What does Sills Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and arts and culture.