Fred J Maloof Foundation
The Fred J Maloof Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. Its 2025 filing describes its direct charitable activity as donations supporting children and places of worship.
Fred J Maloof Foundation at a glance
In short: Fred J Maloof Foundation gave $285K across 71 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Michigan. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $284,500
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 71
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,007
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $3,796,386
- -5.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (10 of 71, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (81% 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 Fred J Maloof Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Contact Harry W. Thompson; any form and materials may be used. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Harry W Thompson
Mailing address: 28525 Harper Ave, St Clair Shores, MI 48081
Phone: (586) 774-2100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fred J Maloof Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was De La Salle Collegiate ($15K). Together the top 10 received $94K.
Grant Size Distribution
319 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 319 grants of 319 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Michigan organizations received 81% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient states were Ohio (3%), Illinois (2%), South Dakota (2%), and Arizona (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 71 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fred J Maloof Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 71 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 149% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $123K (2019) to $285K (2025). In 2025 it made 71 grants totaling $285K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| De La Salle Collegiate Warren, MI | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| Capuchin Franciscan Province of Detroit, MI | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| St Charles Borromeo Church Detroit, MI | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Waterford TWP, MI | Charitable Donations | $10,000 |
| Yad Ezra Berkley, MI | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Hermelin Brain Tumor Center Detroit, MI | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| Capuchin Kitchen Detroit, MI | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| Regina High School Warren, MI | Charitable Contribution | $7,500 |
| Chabad Jewish Ctr of South Dakota Sioux Falls, SD | Charitable Contribution | $6,000 |
| Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institu Detroit, MI | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,796,386 | $84,787 | $287,490 | $284,500 | 71 | $284,500 | $81,797 | $190,905 |
| 2024 | $4,002,257 | $148,762 | $272,520 | $272,500 | 72 | $272,500 | $148,762 | $198,102 |
| 2023 | $4,126,234 | $61,675 | $230,270 | $227,500 | 68 | $227,500 | $58,905 | $201,347 |
| 2022 | $4,295,568 | $42,213 | $208,241 | $205,000 | 56 | $205,000 | $38,972 | $216,833 |
| 2021 | $4,589,162 | $37,812 | $179,820 | $177,000 | 52 | $177,000 | $40,968 | $453,198 |
| 2020 | $4,615,679 | $15,651 | $165,377 | $164,000 | 35 | — | $14,274 | $227,760 |
| 2019 | $4,725,914 | $35,875 | $123,936 | $122,500 | 22 | — | $34,439 | $89,256 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fred J Maloof Foundation reported a distributable amount of $191K 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
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is supporting children and places of worship. Its grants also went to organizations whose missions address other community needs. For example, Forgotten Harvest says its mission is to relieve hunger in Metro Detroit and prevent nutritious food waste; Yad Ezra says it provides supplemental kosher food and other necessities to needy Jewish families. Kids on the Go describes its work as providing year-round therapy to children with special needs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 71 grants totaling $284,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest grant was $15,000 to De La Salle Collegiate in Warren, Michigan. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to the Capuchin Franciscan Province, St. Charles Borromeo Church, St. Vincent de Paul, Yad Ezra, Hermelin Brain Tumor Center, and Capuchin Kitchen. Regina High School received $7,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Harry Thompson is listed as president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer on the 2025 filing.
Fred J Maloof Foundation is led by Harry Thompson Harry Thompson Harry, President, V. President, Secretary & Treasurer on the 2025 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Harry Thompson Harry Thompson Harry
President, V. President, Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Harry Thompson (2019–2024) — President, V. President, Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Fred J Maloof Foundation
How much does Fred J Maloof Foundation give each year?
Fred J Maloof Foundation gave $285K across 71 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $273K across 72 grants.
What is Fred J Maloof Foundation's typical grant size?
Fred J Maloof Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,007, across 71 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fred J Maloof Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Fred J Maloof Foundation give grants?
Fred J Maloof Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (11 grants), St Clair Shores, MI (9 grants), Warren, MI (3 grants) and Southfield, MI (3 grants).
Who are Fred J Maloof Foundation's largest grantees?
Fred J Maloof Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include De La Salle Collegiate ($15,000), Capuchin Franciscan Province of ($10,000) and St Charles Borromeo Church ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fred J Maloof Foundation?
Fred J Maloof Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $285K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $191K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fred J Maloof Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is supporting children and places of worship. Its grants also went to organizations whose missions address other community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fred J Maloof Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Fred J Maloof Foundation's EIN?
Fred J Maloof Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3618043. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Fred J Maloof Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fred-j-maloof-foundation-morg_393ba65e825644cebd6f663fbc7aeb8e
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