Slominski Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Birmingham, MI EIN: 93-4335963

The Slominski Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Michigan. In 2024, it reported giving $55,000 through 13 grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Michigan and several other states.

Key facts about Slominski Family Foundation

In short: Slominski Family Foundation gave $55K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
93-4335963
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$55,000
Grants made (2024)
13
Average grant
$4,231
Median grant
$5,000
Total assets
$977,218
Primary geography
Michigan (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$977K

+0.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$55K

Grant Count

13

Avg Grant Size

$4K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Slominski Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Slominski Family Foundation gives

  • In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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 included organizations working in areas such as disability services, family and human services, animal rescue, cancer, and type 1 diabetes. For example, Breakthrough T1D describes its mission as accelerating breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat type 1 diabetes and its complications. Angels’ Place says it provides loving homes and professional support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Oakland Family Services describes a continuum of prevention, education, and treatment services for children and families. Detroit Dog Rescue says it rescues and rehabilitates dogs and conducts community outreach, clinics, and education.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $55,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. Among its reported grants were $10,000 to Art for Gods Sake; $5,000 each to Breakthrough T1D, The Children’s Center, Angels’ Place, AD Disaster Relief Fund, First Tee Greater Detroit, Detroit Dog Rescue, Covenant House Michigan, and Oakland Family Services; and $2,500 to Kids Gala.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Michigan (79%). Other recipient-state shares were New York (9%), Delaware (9%), Texas (2%), and Maryland (1%).

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.

Cities

DetroitFort WorthHagerstownLansingNew YorkNorthvillePontiacSouthfieldSt Clair ShoresWilmington

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K0 grants2023 13 grants2024

In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $55K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Art for Gods Sake: $10KArt for Gods Sake$10KBreakthrough T1D: $5KBreakthrough T1D$5KThe Children's Center: $5KThe Children's Center$5KAngels Place: $5KAngels Place$5KAd Disaster Relief Fund: $5KAd Disaster Relief Fund$5KFirst Tee Greater Detroit: $5KFirst Tee Greater Detroit$5KDetroit Dog Rescue: $5KDetroit Dog Rescue$5KCovenant House Michigan: $5KCovenant House Michigan$5KOakland Family Services: $5KOakland Family Services$5KKids Gala: $3KKids Gala$3K

The largest 2024 recipient was Art for Gods Sake ($10K). Together the top 10 received $53K.

Grant Size Distribution

13 grants across all recorded years

13<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Art for Gods Sake Detroit, MICharitable$10,000
Breakthrough T1D New York, NYCharitable$5,000
The Children's Center Detroit, MICharitable$5,000
Angels Place Southfield, MICharitable$5,000
Ad Disaster Relief Fund Wilmington, DECharitable$5,000
First Tee Greater Detroit Detroit, MICharitable$5,000
Detroit Dog Rescue St Clair Shores, MICharitable$5,000
Covenant House Michigan Detroit, MICharitable$5,000
Oakland Family Services Pontiac, MICharitable$5,000
Kids Gala Northville, MICharitable$2,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $977,218 $63,540 $57,952 $55,000; 13 grants
2023 $971,645 $975,811 $3,654 0 grants
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2023 2024
Metric20242023
Total Assets$977,218$971,645
Revenue$63,540$975,811
Expenses$57,952$3,654
Qualifying Distributions$55,000—
Net Investment Income$32,381—
Distributable Amount$50,385—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Donald Slominski Jr as president and Carrie Slominski, Donald Slominski III, and Jacob Slominski as directors.

Slominski Family Foundation is led by Donald Slominski Jr., President on the 2024 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Donald Slominski Jr.

    President

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carrie Slominski

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Donald Slominski III

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jacob Slominski

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Donald Slominski (2023) — President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: PO Box 1180, Birmingham, MI 48012-9998
Phone: (248) 321-3416

Frequently asked questions about Slominski Family Foundation

How much does Slominski Family Foundation give each year?

Slominski Family Foundation gave $55K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is Slominski Family Foundation's typical grant size?

Slominski Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,231, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Slominski Family Foundation give grants?

Slominski Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (9%) and Delaware (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (4 grants).

Does Slominski Family Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Slominski Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (13 grants).

Who are Slominski Family Foundation's largest grantees?

Slominski Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Art for Gods Sake ($10,000), Breakthrough T1D ($5,000) and The Children's Center ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Slominski Family Foundation?

Slominski Family Foundation reported $977K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Slominski Family Foundation fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in areas such as disability services, family and human services, animal rescue, cancer, and type 1 diabetes. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Slominski 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 Slominski Family Foundation's EIN?

Slominski Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4335963. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.

Does Slominski Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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