Soave Foundation
Soave Foundation is a private foundation based in Detroit, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports $641,500 in grants to 17 organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Michigan.
Soave Foundation at a glance
In short: Soave Foundation gave $642K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in Michigan. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $641,500
- +41.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -19.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,735
- +75.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $319,972
- +63.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (6 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Soave Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3400 E Lafayette, Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: (313) 567-7000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Soave Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ascension St John Foundation ($300K). Together the top 10 received $621K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 46 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 4% to California, 2% to Texas, and less than 1% to Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Soave Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 17 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $51K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. 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 (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $452K (2023) to $1.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $642K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension St John Foundation Warren, MI | Medical | $300,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts Detroit, MI | Artistic | $200,000 |
| Church of the Messiah Housing Corporation Detroit, MI | Community Service | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art Los Angeles, CA | Artistic | $25,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Chapel Co Corewell Health Fdn Southeast Michigan Southfield, MI | Artistic | $25,000 |
| Fashion Trust US Houston, TX | Educational | $15,000 |
| The War Memorial Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | Community Service | $10,500 |
| Ascension St John Foundationholley Institute Warren, MI | Medical | $10,000 |
| Angel's Place Southfield, MI | Community Service | $5,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Chamber Foundation Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | Artistic | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $319,972 | $772,604 | $646,849 | $641,500 | 17 | $646,849 | $21,685 |
| 2023 | $195,432 | $643,837 | $453,835 | $452,050 | 21 | $453,835 | $19,737 |
| 2022 | $4,215 | $1,671,531 | $1,668,527 | $1,667,500 | 8 | $1,668,527 | $476 |
| 2021 | $1,211 | — | $863 | — | — | $863 | $79 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Soave Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K 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 available grant information shows support for organizations whose stated missions span medical, artistic, community-service, and educational purposes. For example, Church of the Messiah Housing says its mission is to improve quality of life on Detroit’s Lower East Side through housing, community, and economic development. Fashion Trust US describes its mission as discovering, funding, and nurturing young design talent. Angels’ Place says it provides loving homes and professional support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $641,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $300,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest reported grants included $300,000 to Ascension St John Foundation for medical purposes and $200,000 to the Detroit Institute of Arts for artistic purposes. Other grants included $25,000 each to Church of the Messiah Housing Corporation for community service and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art for artistic purposes; $15,000 to Fashion Trust US for educational purposes; and $10,500 to The War Memorial for community service. The foundation also gave $5,000 to Angels’ Place, Ruggiero Promise Foundation, and Grosse Pointe Chamber Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Yale Levin as president and director; Richard T Brockhaus as treasurer and director; Edward L Schwartz and Michael L Piesko as senior vice presidents and directors; Kristin Kless as vice president; Derek Adolf as secretary; and Christopher O Corden as senior vice president.
Soave Foundation is led by Yale Levin, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Yale Levin
President & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward L. Schwartz
Senior Vice President & Director
Director → Senior Vice President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael L. Piesko
Senior Vice President & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard T. Brockhaus
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Kless
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher O. Corden
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek Adolf
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Bryant M. Frank (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Edward R. Schonberg (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Michael D. Hollerbach (2021) — Senior Vice President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Soave Foundation
How much does Soave Foundation give each year?
Soave Foundation gave $642K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $452K across 21 grants.
What is Soave Foundation's typical grant size?
Soave Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $37,735, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Soave Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does Soave Foundation give grants?
Soave Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Warren, MI (3 grants), Grosse Pointe Farms, MI (3 grants), Detroit, MI (2 grants) and Southfield, MI (2 grants).
Does Soave Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Soave Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Service" (6 grants), "Medical" (4 grants) and "Artistic" (4 grants).
Who are Soave Foundation's largest grantees?
Soave Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ascension St John Foundation ($300,000), Detroit Institute of Arts ($200,000) and Church of the Messiah Housing Corporation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Soave Foundation?
Soave Foundation reported $320K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $647K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Soave Foundation fund?
The available grant information shows support for organizations whose stated missions span medical, artistic, community-service, and educational purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Soave Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Soave Foundation's EIN?
Soave Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4168386. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Soave 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Soave Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/soave-foundation-morg_21ec4328d80f4dbcb5d9e5897f61d8f3
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