George M and Jo Elyn Nyman
George M and Jo Elyn Nyman is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Michigan. In 2024, it made 30 grants totaling $325,350, supporting organizations working in areas including higher education, community outreach, the arts, civil liberties, public media, and children’s services.
George M and Jo Elyn Nyman at a glance
In short: George M and Jo Elyn Nyman gave $325K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Michigan. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $325,350
- +10.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,845
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,810,534
- +42.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (8 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George M and Jo Elyn Nyman
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 115 W Brown Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
Phone: (248) 645-1307
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George M and Jo Elyn Nyman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Michigan ($150K). Together the top 10 received $279K.
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 122 grants of 125 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 1% to recipients in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is George M and Jo Elyn Nyman open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 30 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 67% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $163K (2020) to $325K (2024). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Higher Education | $150,000 |
| Jewish Fed of Metro Detroit Bloomfield Hills, MI | Community Outreach | $42,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Art Detroit, MI | Community Art Museum | $27,150 |
| ACLU Fund of Michigan Detroit, MI | Defense of Civil Liberties | $15,000 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra Detroit, MI | Performing Arts | $15,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Bloomfield Hills, MI | Interest Free Loans to the Jewish Community | $10,000 |
| Detroit Public Television Wixom, MI | Public Television | $5,000 |
| Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Detroit, MI | Community Restoration | $5,000 |
| Holocaust Memorial Center (Zekelman) Farmington Hills, MI | Holocaust Museum | $5,000 |
| Michigan Opera Theater Detroit, MI | Performing Arts | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In 2024, the foundation made 30 grants; it made 26 in 2023 and 18 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,810,534 | $2,029,074 | $343,500 | $325,350 | 30 | $325,350 | $696,696 | $345,614 |
| 2023 | $1,269,536 | $1,868,787 | $296,850 | $294,200 | 26 | $294,200 | $660,822 | $259,062 |
| 2022 | $670,161 | $258,244 | $194,600 | $191,700 | 18 | $191,700 | $87,016 | $218,148 |
| 2021 | $606,517 | $318,255 | $202,551 | $194,650 | 28 | $194,650 | $172,329 | $171,812 |
| 2020 | $490,813 | $501,561 | $165,500 | $162,600 | 23 | — | $229,412 | $106,398 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George M and Jo Elyn Nyman reported a distributable amount of $346K for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes, including higher education, Jewish community services, civil liberties, museums and performing arts, public media, community restoration, Holocaust remembrance, and services to children and families.
The University of Michigan, which received $150,000, describes its mission as representing and advocating for its member physicians. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra, a $15,000 grantee, says it impacts lives through musical experiences and sustains an orchestra for Detroit and the global community. Orchards Children’s Services, which received $5,000, describes its work as strengthening the community through services to children and families, including efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect and offer youth opportunities and hope. The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, also a $5,000 grantee, says it is responsible for developing, operating, maintaining, programming, and expanding the Detroit Riverwalk and associated green spaces.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 30 grants totaling $325,350. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $150,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Its largest awards included $150,000 to the University of Michigan, $42,000 to the Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit, $27,150 to the Detroit Institute of Art, and $15,000 each to the ACLU Fund of Michigan and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
Other 2024 grants included $10,000 to Hebrew Free Loan and $5,000 each to Detroit Public Television, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, Holocaust Memorial Center (Zekelman), Michigan Opera Theater, Michigan Radio 909 WRCJ, and Orchards Children’s Services. The Tucson Museum of Art, which received $2,500, describes its work as connecting art to life and promoting cultural understanding. The Friendship Circle, also a $2,500 grantee, describes its work as helping families of children with special needs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
George M Nyman and Jo Elyn Nyman are listed as settlors and trustees.
George M and Jo Elyn Nyman's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George M. Nyman
Settlor & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jo Elyn Nyman
Settlor & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 George M and Jo Elyn Nyman
How much does George M and Jo Elyn Nyman give each year?
George M and Jo Elyn Nyman gave $325K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $294K across 26 grants.
What is George M and Jo Elyn Nyman's typical grant size?
George M and Jo Elyn Nyman's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $10,845, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George M and Jo Elyn Nyman that year got $2K on average.
Where does George M and Jo Elyn Nyman give grants?
George M and Jo Elyn Nyman gives mostly in Michigan: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (9 grants), Ann Arbor, MI (3 grants), Bloomfield Hills, MI (3 grants) and Southfield, MI (3 grants).
Does George M and Jo Elyn Nyman give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on George M and Jo Elyn Nyman's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Food Bank" (3 grants).
Who are George M and Jo Elyn Nyman's largest grantees?
George M and Jo Elyn Nyman's largest 2024 grantees include University of Michigan ($150,000), Jewish Fed of Metro Detroit ($42,000) and Detroit Institute of Art ($27,150), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George M and Jo Elyn Nyman?
George M and Jo Elyn Nyman reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $325K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $346K (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 George M and Jo Elyn Nyman fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George M and Jo Elyn Nyman?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George M and Jo Elyn Nyman's EIN?
George M and Jo Elyn Nyman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-7061598. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does George M and Jo Elyn Nyman 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 September 2026.
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