Maibach Family Foundation
The Maibach Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Southfield, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including colleges, health organizations, churches, scholarship programs, and nonprofits serving children and families.
Maibach Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Maibach Family Foundation gave $344K across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $343,765
- +38.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,639
- +10.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $3,131,950
- +50.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Maibach Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 26500 American Drive, Southfield, MI 48034
Phone: (248) 436-5050
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maibach Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Michigan State University ($53K). Together the top 10 received $265K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 133 grants of 141 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 8% to Illinois, and 1% each to Texas, Indiana, and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Maibach Family Foundation gives
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 53% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 281% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $134K (2023) to $785K (2021). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $344K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | General Fund | $52,565 |
| Corewell Health Foundation Southfield, MI | General Fund | $41,000 |
| Apostolic Christian Church Beverly Hills, MI | General Fund | $38,000 |
| Ru Hall of Fame James Rollin Memorial Fund Redford Charter TWP, MI | General Fund | $36,500 |
| Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars Detroit, MI | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Lifesong for Orphans Gridley, IL | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Henry Ford Health Southfield, MI | General Fund | $15,000 |
| YMCA of Detroit Detroit, MI | General Fund | $12,000 |
| College Career and Beyond Detroit, MI | Midnight Golf Program | $10,000 |
| Sankofa Scholarship Collective Detroit, MI | The Garden Theatre (Rema Reynolds) | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,131,950 | $1,413,619 | $350,309 | $343,765 | 45 | $343,765 | $488,523 | $122,343 |
| 2024 | $2,082,915 | $110,165 | $257,686 | $248,350 | 36 | $248,350 | $103,519 | $113,364 |
| 2023 | $2,233,518 | $56,969 | $189,239 | $133,950 | 40 | $133,950 | $52,671 | $123,573 |
| 2022 | $2,303,930 | $3,015,493 | $730,597 | $728,350 | 16 | $728,350 | $3,000,558 | $68,021 |
| 2021 | $25,000 | $500,000 | $785,000 | $785,000 | 4 | $785,000 | — | $14,098 |
| 2020 | $310,000 | $300,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $1,724 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Maibach Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $122K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. Michigan State University describes its mission as helping students get scholarships for college; Macomb Community College Foundation says it supports the college’s educational and cultural missions. Lifesong for Orphans says it works to bring joy and purpose to orphans and vulnerable children by mobilizing churches to care for them. The Kiefer Foundation says it works to end distracted driving through education and technology.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 45 grants totaling $343,765. Grants ranged from $250 to $52,565, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest reported grants included Michigan State University ($52,565), Corewell Health Foundation ($41,000), Apostolic Christian Church ($38,000), RU Hall of Fame James Rollin Memorial Fund ($36,500), Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars ($25,000), and Lifesong for Orphans ($25,000). Other reported grants included Henry Ford Health ($15,000), YMCA of Detroit ($12,000), College Career and Beyond ($10,000), and Sankofa Scholarship Collective ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Benjamin C Maibach III as president and Barbara Maibach as treasurer.
Maibach Family Foundation is led by Benjamin C. Maibach III, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Benjamin C. Maibach III
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barbara Maibach
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Maibach Family Foundation
How much does Maibach Family Foundation give each year?
Maibach Family Foundation gave $344K across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $248K across 36 grants.
What is Maibach Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Maibach Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $7,639, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Maibach Family Foundation give grants?
Maibach Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (10 grants), Southfield, MI (5 grants), Farmington Hills, MI (4 grants) and Beverly Hills, MI (2 grants).
Does Maibach Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of Maibach Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Maibach Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Maibach Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Michigan State University ($52,565), Corewell Health Foundation ($41,000) and Apostolic Christian Church ($38,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Maibach Family Foundation?
Maibach Family Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $344K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $122K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Maibach Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maibach Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Maibach Family Foundation's EIN?
Maibach Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3026511. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Maibach Family 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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