Grosfeld Foundation

SOUTHFIELD, MI EIN: 38-2575307

The Grosfeld Foundation is a philanthropic organization that supports medical research and education, with particular emphasis on pediatric surgery and related health initiatives.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$17.2M

+13430.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$5.4M

+103.7% YoY

Grant Count

45

-43.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$120K

+257.6% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports advancement in pediatric surgical education and research. Primary funding areas include:

  • Pediatric surgery scholarships and grants
  • Medical research and education programs
  • Health-related charitable initiatives

Grantmaking

The foundation administers the Grosfeld Scholar Grant through the American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA), which supports scholars in the field of pediatric surgery.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

9states
+1 more states

Cities

AgawamAnn ArborBaltimoreBerkleyBeverly HillsBingham FarmsBirminghamBirninghamBloomfield HillsBronxBrooklynChathamChicagoDearbornDelray BeachDetroitEast LansingFarmington HillsFentonFlint

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$6M$12M$19M$25M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$17,214,056$127,226$1,377,291
Revenue$22,518,917$1,481,239$7,101,163
Expenses$5,460,080$2,712,208$5,681,994
Qualifying Distributions$5,459,123$2,711,988$5,681,994
Net Investment Income$367,697$7,542$12,407
Distributable Amount$390,256$15,691$57,874

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1M$3M$4M$6M30 grants20204 grants202184 grants202279 grants202345 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

YESHIVA BEATH YEHUDAH$1.7MJEWISH FEDERATION OF MET…$1.4MAMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DI…$650KMICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY$600KJEWISH HOSPICE AND CHAPL…$250KMOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENT…$200KRIM FOUNDATION$112KJOHNS HOPKINS$100KTRINITY HEALTH OAKLAND$100KHCAT (HAMTRAMCK CAT ASSI…$40K

Grant Size Distribution

179 grants across all recorded years

142<$50K11$50–100K10$100–250K5$250–500K4$500K–1M7$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

James Grosfeld is associated with the foundation and was named recipient of the 2025 Butzel Award, recognizing his contributions to the community.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
JAMES GROSFELDPRESIDENT & TREASURER
NANCY GROSFELDVICE PRES. & SECRETARY

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2025

James Grosfeld was honored as the 2025 Butzel Award recipient, acknowledging his philanthropic and community contributions.

Cover | James Grosfeld Named Recipient of 2025 Butzel Award

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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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