St Clair Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
St Clair Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $72,750 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $25,000. 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$72,750
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$576,059
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $41,600 the year before.
39% 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 | $40,640 | 36 | $633,119 |
| 2024 | $41,600 | 32 | $617,080 |
| 2025 | $72,750 | 39 | $576,059 |
How to apply
St Clair Charitable Trust 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 St Clair Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 16 | $51,050 |
| Florida | 15 | $15,750 |
| New York | 2 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 3 | $1,700 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Renewal Initiative Foundation | General charitable | $25,000 |
| Henry Ford Health System | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Corewell Health Foundation | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Jupiter Island Medical Clinic | General charitablegeneral charitable | $3,000 |
| Garden Conservancy | General charitable | $1,500 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest | General charitable | $1,500 |
| Loblolly Community Foundation | General charitable | $1,150 |
| Christ Memorial Chapel | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Everglades Foundation | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Park Foundation | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Corewell Health Family Medicine Program | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Friends of Oudolf Gardens | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Nscda Dumbarton House | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Sidwell Friends Fund | General charitable | $1,000 |
| 1000 Friends of Florida | General charitable | $500 |
| Guardians of Martin County | General charitable | $500 |
| Jupiter Island Arts Council | General charitable | $500 |
| Jupiter Island Garden Club | General charitable | $500 |
| Mistletoe Magic Fundraiser | General charitable | $500 |
| Harbor Springs Library | General charitable | $500 |
| Motlow College Foundation | General charitable | $500 |
| Lurie Childrens Hospital Foundation | General charitable | $500 |
| Childrens Foundation | General charitable | $250 |
| Detroit Riverfront Conservancy | General charitable | $250 |
| Hobe Sound Early Learning Center | General charitable | $250 |
| Loaves & Fishes of Hobe Sound | General charitable | $250 |
| Neighborhood Club | General charitable | $250 |
| Banner Lake Club | General charitable | $250 |
| Nature Conservancy | General charitable | $250 |
| Hobe Sound Nature Center | General charitable | $200 |
| Lake Forest College | General charitable | $200 |
| Jupiter Island Historical Society | General charitable | $150 |
| Detroit Historical Society | General charitable | $100 |
| Moross Greenway Project | General charitable | $100 |
| Racquet Up Detroit | General charitable | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Roger T Fridholm
- Henrietta Fridholm
- David W Sommerfield
Questions people ask
Does St Clair Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does St Clair Charitable Trust give?
$72,750 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs St Clair Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Roger T Fridholm (Trustee), Henrietta Fridholm (Trustee) and David W Sommerfield (Trustee).
What does St Clair Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and environment and conservation.