John and Ella Imerman Foundation
The John and Ella Imerman Foundation is a private foundation based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Its 2021 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation has terminated or is winding down; it therefore appears to have stopped or be winding down its grantmaking.
John and Ella Imerman Foundation at a glance
In short: John and Ella Imerman Foundation gave $511K across 10 grants in 2021 (avg $51K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $511,407
- +2522.6% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 10
- +100.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $51,141
- +1211.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
How to apply to John and Ella Imerman Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Emily Sherman
Mailing address: 7220 Camden Court, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
Phone: (248) 508-7737
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John and Ella Imerman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was The Jampel Family Foundation ($489K). Together the top 10 received $511K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 15 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 filing states a Michigan-Detroit-area restriction. All grant dollars reported for 2021 went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John and Ella Imerman Foundation gives
- 50% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $511K (2021). In 2021 it made 10 grants totaling $511K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jampel Family Foundation Bloomfield Hills, MI | Donation | $489,407 |
| Jewish Community Center-- West Bloomfield, MI | Donation | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth El Bloomfield Hills, MI | Donation | $7,000 |
| Detroit Art Institute Detroit, MI | Donation | $1,000 |
| Tamarack Camps Bloomfield Hills, MI | Donation | $1,000 |
| Pro Se Bankruptcy Assist Novi, MI | Donation | $1,000 |
| National Council of Jewis Southfield, MI | Donation | $500 |
| Corner Shower Laundry Detroit, MI | Donation | $500 |
| Hillel Ann Arbor, MI | Donation | $500 |
| Yad Ezra Berkley, MI | Donation | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $232,375 | $512,307 | $511,407 | 10 | $511,407 | $8,165 | $11,219 |
| 2020 | $279,932 | $10,425 | $20,700 | $19,500 | 5 | — | $9,225 | $21,982 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Ella Imerman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2021 — 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. Among its 2021 grantees, Yad Ezra describes its own mission as providing supplemental kosher food products and other necessities to needy Jewish families in the community.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $511,407. The grants ranged from $500 to $489,407, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest 2021 grants included $489,407 to the Jampel Family Foundation, $10,000 to Jewish Community Center--, and $7,000 to Temple Beth El. Other recipients included the Detroit Art Institute, Tamarack Camps, Pro Se Bankruptcy Assist, National Council of Jewis, Corner Shower Laundry, Hillel, and Yad Ezra.
The foundation’s 2021 filing says it did not restrict giving to preselected organizations and lists a letter of request and purpose for the request as application materials. It names Emily Sherman as the person to contact, gives no deadline, and states a restriction of the Michigan-Detroit area. These are instructions from a filing marked as the organization’s final return and should not be treated as current application guidance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Joan Jampel as president, secretary, and director; Robert Jampel as treasurer and director; and Emily Jampel-Sherman as director.
John and Ella Imerman Foundation is led by Joan Jampel, President, Secretary & D on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Joan Jampel
President, Secretary & D
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Emily Jampel-Sherman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Jampel
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 John and Ella Imerman Foundation
How much does John and Ella Imerman Foundation give each year?
John and Ella Imerman Foundation gave $511K across 10 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $20K across 5 grants.
What is John and Ella Imerman Foundation's typical grant size?
John and Ella Imerman Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $1,000, and its average grant was $51,141, across 10 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John and Ella Imerman Foundation give grants?
John and Ella Imerman Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bloomfield Hills, MI (3 grants) and Detroit, MI (2 grants).
Does John and Ella Imerman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on John and Ella Imerman Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (10 grants).
Who are John and Ella Imerman Foundation's largest grantees?
John and Ella Imerman Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include The Jampel Family Foundation ($489,407), Jewish Community Center-- ($10,000) and Temple Beth El ($7,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does John and Ella Imerman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Among its 2021 grantees, Yad Ezra describes its own mission as providing supplemental kosher food products and other necessities to needy Jewish families in the community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John and Ella Imerman Foundation?
John and Ella Imerman Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
How much is John and Ella Imerman Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, John and Ella Imerman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is John and Ella Imerman Foundation's EIN?
John and Ella Imerman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6088885. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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