Earl and Renee Ishbia Family Foundation
The Earl and Renee Ishbia Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Orchard Lake, Michigan. Established in 2019, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization with a focus on supporting charitable causes across multiple sectors and geographic regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.7M
-0.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$257K
-55.4% YoY
Grant Count
48
+37.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-67.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports a diverse range of charitable purposes including:
- Jewish community support and religious programs
- Education
- Human services
- Cancer research
- Wildlife rehabilitation facilities for sick and injured wild birds
- Community-based residential support programs
Recent grant recipients indicate particular interest in Jewish organizations and community development, with notable support for organizations such as the Lubavitch Foundation, Machne Israel, and the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
approximately $1,100
Average Grant
approximately $63
Review Cycle
- No stated restrictions on applications
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. states including:
Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Most Recent Filing (2024):
- Total Assets: $3,716,390 to $3,747,339
- Total Giving: $256,970
- Total Revenue: $198,853
- Total Expenses: $738,174
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $3,747,339
- Total Revenue: $199,000
- Total Expenses: $738,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,716,390 | $3,747,339 | $4,331,918 |
| Revenue | $412,272 | $198,853 | $208,957 |
| Expenses | $418,115 | $738,174 | $518,151 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $256,970 | $575,681 | $233,306 |
| Net Investment Income | $251,127 | $36,360 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $199,033 | $190,276 | $228,118 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
190 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Earl D. Ishbia — President, Treasurer, and Director (serves without compensation)
- Renee H. Ishbia — Secretary and Director (serves without compensation)
The foundation operates with limited staffing, relying on volunteer leadership.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EARL D ISHBIA | PRESIDENT/TREASURER/DIRECT | — | — |
| RENEE H ISHBIA | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | — | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: 4406 S Bay Drive Orchard Lake, MI 48323
Phone: (313) 659-7301
Contact Person: Earl Ishbia
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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