Edward I Fleischman Foundation
The Edward I Fleischman Foundation is a private foundation based in Southfield, Michigan. It made 15 grants totaling $156,050 in filing year 2025.
Edward I Fleischman Foundation at a glance
In short: Edward I Fleischman Foundation gave $156K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Michigan. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $156,050
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,403
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $2,458,270
- -0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edward I Fleischman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 21700 Northwestern Highway Rm 1160, Southfield, MI 48075
Phone: (248) 559-1800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edward I Fleischman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Det ($111K). Together the top 10 received $151K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 91 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 7% to recipients in Illinois, and 2% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Edward I Fleischman Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 65% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $134K (2023) to $239K (2022). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $156K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Det Bloomfield Hills, MI | Unrestricted Contribution | $110,850 |
| Congreg Shaarey Zedek Southfield, MI | Unrestricted Contribution | $18,000 |
| Am Shalom Glencoe, IL | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
| JSL Foundation West Bloomfield, MI | Unrestricted Contribution | $2,500 |
| Jarc Bloomfield Hills, MI | Unrestricted Contribution | $2,500 |
| Stand with US Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Contribution | $2,500 |
| Friendship Circle West Bloomfield, MI | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,500 |
| Chabad Detroit Detroit, MI | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,200 |
| American Heart Association Southfield, MI | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,000 |
| Metro Detroit Hillel Detroit, MI | Unrestricted Contribution | $1,000 |
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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 | $2,458,270 | $61,694 | $172,200 | $156,050 | 15 | $158,450 | $55,944 | $242,892 |
| 2024 | $2,466,335 | $370,474 | $153,626 | $143,384 | 15 | $145,784 | $364,632 | $164,181 |
| 2023 | $2,157,982 | $70,917 | $143,509 | $134,180 | 15 | $136,550 | $65,158 | $134,044 |
| 2022 | $2,147,799 | $88,233 | $249,148 | $238,825 | 19 | $241,195 | $82,803 | $150,149 |
| 2021 | $2,142,564 | $129,725 | $192,576 | $184,506 | 27 | $186,876 | $124,025 | $213,449 |
| 2020 | $2,107,327 | $77,973 | $192,895 | $182,275 | 21 | — | $73,293 | $161,887 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward I Fleischman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $243K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. JSL Foundation describes its mission as nurturing community and enriching the lives of older adults while embracing Jewish values. JARC says it enriches the lives of people with disabilities through support, valued relationships, and community engagement in accordance with Jewish values. Simon Wiesenthal Center Inc. describes itself as a global Jewish human rights organization that confronts antisemitism and hate, stands with Israel, defends the safety of Jews worldwide, and teaches the lessons of the Holocaust.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $156,050. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $110,850, with a median grant of $1,200. The largest grants included $110,850 to Jewish Federation of Det, $18,000 to Congreg Shaarey Zedek, and $10,000 to Am Shalom. Other listed grants included $2,500 each to JSL Foundation, JARC, and Stand With Us; $1,500 to Friendship Circle; and $1,200 to Chabad Detroit.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marvin Fleischman as president, Steven Robinson as secretary, and Jeffrey Fleischman as trustee.
Edward I Fleischman Foundation is led by Marvin Fleischman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marvin Fleischman
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Fleischman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Robinson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Edward I Fleischman Foundation
How much does Edward I Fleischman Foundation give each year?
Edward I Fleischman Foundation gave $156K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $143K across 15 grants.
What is Edward I Fleischman Foundation's typical grant size?
Edward I Fleischman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,200, and its average grant was $10,403, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edward I Fleischman Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Edward I Fleischman Foundation give grants?
Edward I Fleischman Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bloomfield Hills, MI (2 grants), Southfield, MI (2 grants), West Bloomfield, MI (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Edward I Fleischman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Edward I Fleischman Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edward I Fleischman Foundation's largest grantees?
Edward I Fleischman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of Det ($110,850), Congreg Shaarey Zedek ($18,000) and Am Shalom ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edward I Fleischman Foundation?
Edward I Fleischman Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $158K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $243K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Edward I Fleischman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. JSL Foundation describes its mission as nurturing community and enriching the lives of older adults while embracing Jewish values. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edward I Fleischman Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edward I Fleischman Foundation's EIN?
Edward I Fleischman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6091812. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Edward I Fleischman Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 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 November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Edward I Fleischman Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/edward-i-fleischman-foundation-morg_cc03a78f1b44435385fb9f5f59de3238
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