Grosfeld Foundation
The Grosfeld Foundation is a private foundation based in Southfield, Michigan. In 2024, it reported 45 grants totaling $5,391,814 to charitable organizations.
Grosfeld Foundation at a glance
In short: Grosfeld Foundation gave $5.4M across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $120K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,391,814
- +103.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- -43.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $119,818
- +257.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $17,214,056
- +13430.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Grosfeld Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: One Towne Square Suite 1600, Southfield, MI 48076
Phone: (313) 256-7610
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Grosfeld Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yeshiva Beath Yehudah ($1.7M). Together the top 10 received $5.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
242 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 190 grants of 242 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 13% to New York, 4% to Florida, and 2% to Maryland. Virginia accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
Cities
How Grosfeld Foundation gives
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 62% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $2.6M (2023) to $5.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $5.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Beath Yehudah Southfield, MI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $1,659,353 |
| Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit Bloomfield Hills, MI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $1,398,095 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee New York, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $650,000 |
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $600,000 |
| Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network West Bloomfield, MI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $250,000 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation Miami Beach, FL | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $200,000 |
| Rim Foundation Detroit, MI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $111,666 |
| Johns Hopkins Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $100,000 |
| Trinity Health Oakland Pontiac, MI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $100,000 |
| Hcat (Hamtramck Cat Assistance Team) Hamtramck, MI | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $40,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,214,056 | $22,518,917 | $5,460,080 | $5,391,814 | 45 | $5,459,123 | $367,697 | $390,256 |
| 2023 | $127,226 | $1,481,239 | $2,712,208 | $2,646,712 | 79 | $2,711,988 | $7,542 | $15,691 |
| 2022 | $1,377,291 | $7,101,163 | $5,681,994 | $5,628,942 | 84 | $5,681,994 | $12,407 | $57,874 |
| 2021 | $2,772 | $3,347,313 | $3,333,938 | $3,331,000 | 4 | — | — | $521 |
| 2020 | $30,284 | $2,900 | $3,716,905 | $3,713,773 | 30 | — | $2,858 | $5,121 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Grosfeld Foundation reported a distributable amount of $390K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees included organizations working in education, health care, Jewish community life, disability support, and early childhood development. For example, Brilliant Detroit describes its work as helping families and neighborhoods succeed by supporting school readiness for children ages 0–5 and family health and stability. JARC says it enriches the lives of people with disabilities through support, relationships, and community engagement in accordance with Jewish values.
Other supported organizations describe their work as raising funds for health care, teaching, and research (Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation); supporting educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults (Birthright Israel Foundation); and strengthening Jewish identity and meeting community needs (Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 45 grants totaling $5,391,814. Grants ranged from $500 to $1,659,353, with a median grant of $10,000. Among its largest grants were $1,659,353 to Yeshiva Beath Yehudah, $1,398,095 to Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit, $650,000 to American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, and $600,000 to Michigan State University. Each was listed as an unrestricted charitable gift. Other grants included $250,000 to Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network and $200,000 to Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Grosfeld as president and treasurer and Nancy Grosfeld as vice president and secretary.
Grosfeld Foundation is led by James Grosfeld, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Grosfeld
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy Grosfeld
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Grosfeld Foundation
How much does Grosfeld Foundation give each year?
Grosfeld Foundation gave $5.4M across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.6M across 79 grants.
What is Grosfeld Foundation's typical grant size?
Grosfeld Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $119,818, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Grosfeld Foundation give grants?
Grosfeld Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bloomfield Hills, MI (5 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Detroit, MI (5 grants) and Southfield, MI (4 grants).
Does Grosfeld Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Grosfeld Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (45 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Grosfeld Foundation's largest grantees?
Grosfeld Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Yeshiva Beath Yehudah ($1,659,353), Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit ($1,398,095) and American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee ($650,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Grosfeld Foundation?
Grosfeld Foundation reported $17.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $390K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Grosfeld Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees included organizations working in education, health care, Jewish community life, disability support, and early childhood development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Grosfeld Foundation?
The foundation 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 Grosfeld Foundation's EIN?
Grosfeld Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2575307. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Grosfeld 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Grosfeld Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/grosfeld-foundation-morg_8c8862a161c74053b044238c9ce5efa6
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