Clarence & Jack Himmel Foundation
The Clarence & Jack Himmel Foundation is a private foundation based in Trenton, Michigan. It makes charitable contributions in the areas of social services, arts, education, and health care.
Clarence & Jack Himmel Foundation at a glance
In short: Clarence & Jack Himmel Foundation gave $167K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $166,500
- -20.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,813
- +58.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $848,516
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Clarence & Jack Himmel Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its stated application materials are proof of 501(c)(3) status, recent financial statements, a list of the board of directors, and the purpose of the request. The filing states that charitable contributions are made without geographical restrictions for social services, arts, education, and health care.
- Contact
Application contact: Clarence Jack Himmel Foundation
Mailing address: 26280 Pembroke, Huntington Woods, MI 48070
Phone: (248) 514-7249
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clarence & Jack Himmel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Say Detroit ($125K). Together the top 8 received $167K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 77 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its charitable contributions have no geographical restrictions. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Clarence & Jack Himmel Foundation gives
- Giving grew 49% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 283% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $111K (2020) to $839K (2023). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $167K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Say Detroit Southfield, MI | Charitable | $125,000 |
| Holocaust Center Farmington Hills, MI | Charitable | $12,000 |
| U of M Hillel Ann Arbor, MI | Charitable | $10,000 |
| New Day Foundation for Families Rochester Hills, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hillel of Metro Detroit Detroit, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Gilda's Club Royal Oak, MI | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Cabaret 313 Southfield, MI | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Hillel of Michigan State East Lansing, MI | Charitable | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $848,516 | $119,184 | $196,199 | $166,500 | 8 | $166,500 | $90,041 | $58,854 |
| 2024 | $925,531 | $160,739 | $264,692 | $209,500 | 16 | $209,500 | $113,242 | $62,517 |
| 2023 | $1,029,484 | $256,333 | $892,441 | $839,400 | 16 | $839,400 | $208,801 | $73,524 |
| 2022 | $1,665,592 | $46,757 | $180,415 | $112,000 | 18 | $112,000 | — | $114,142 |
| 2021 | $1,799,250 | $331,288 | $196,256 | $129,600 | 19 | — | $273,868 | $120,163 |
| 2020 | $1,664,218 | $184,610 | $174,062 | $111,000 | 17 | — | $128,972 | $104,873 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clarence & Jack Himmel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $59K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. The foundation’s stated areas for charitable contributions are social services, arts, education, and health care.
Among its 2025 grantees, SAY Detroit describes its mission as “providing pathways to success for Detroiters in need.” Cabaret 313 Inc. says it fosters the art form of cabaret through performance and education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 8 grants totaling $166,500. Grant sizes ranged from $2,500 to $125,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants went to SAY Detroit ($125,000), Holocaust Center ($12,000), and U of M Hillel ($10,000). Other 2025 grantees included New Day Foundation for Families and Hillel of Metro Detroit ($5,000 each), Gilda’s Club ($4,500), Cabaret 313 ($2,500), and Hillel of Michigan State ($2,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Wallace as president/secretary, Hazel Karbel as director, and Charles Rothstein as vice president/treasurer.
Clarence & Jack Himmel Foundation is led by David Wallace, President & Secretary since 2025 (on filings since 2020); all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Wallace
President & Secretary
Vice President → President & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Hazel Karbel
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Charles Rothstein
Vice President & Treasurer
Treasurer → Vice President & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
$600 (2021) → $1K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert A. Karbel (2020–2024) — President & Secretary
- Former: Ronald A. Rothstein (2020–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to David Wallace (President/Secretary). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Clarence & Jack Himmel Foundation
How much does Clarence & Jack Himmel Foundation give each year?
Clarence & Jack Himmel Foundation gave $167K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $210K across 16 grants.
What is Clarence & Jack Himmel Foundation's typical grant size?
Clarence & Jack Himmel Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $20,813, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Clarence & Jack Himmel Foundation give grants?
Clarence & Jack Himmel Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Southfield, MI (2 grants).
Does Clarence & Jack Himmel Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Clarence & Jack Himmel Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (8 grants).
Who are Clarence & Jack Himmel Foundation's largest grantees?
Clarence & Jack Himmel Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Say Detroit ($125,000), Holocaust Center ($12,000) and U of M Hillel ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Clarence & Jack Himmel Foundation?
Clarence & Jack Himmel Foundation reported $849K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $167K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Clarence & Jack Himmel Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The foundation’s stated areas for charitable contributions are social services, arts, education, and health care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clarence & Jack Himmel Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Clarence & Jack Himmel Foundation's EIN?
Clarence & Jack Himmel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0140773. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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