Suzanne Sloat & Ray Okonski Fdn
The Suzanne Sloat & Ray Okonski Fdn is a private foundation based in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports grants for scholarships and organizational support, including awards to Michigan organizations and organizations elsewhere in the United States.
Suzanne Sloat & Ray Okonski Fdn at a glance
In short: Suzanne Sloat & Ray Okonski Fdn gave $38K across 24 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $37,500
- +26.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 24
- +20.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,563
- +5.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $649,892
- -1.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Michigan (91% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
How to apply to Suzanne Sloat & Ray Okonski Fdn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists Dennis Walkowiak as the contact, says awards are discretionary, and gives no application deadline.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Dennis Walkowiak
Mailing address: 23237 Cheltenham Lane, Dearborn Hts, MI 48127
Phone: (313) 510-0392
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Suzanne Sloat & Ray Okonski Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Polish Century Heritage Foundation ($8K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($4,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 75 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. The remaining reported shares were Virginia (3%), Washington, D.C. (3%), New York (2%), and Colorado (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Suzanne Sloat & Ray Okonski Fdn gives
- 32% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 53% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $38K (2026). In 2026 it made 24 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Polish Century Heritage Foundation Warren, MI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| University of Michigan Dearborn, MI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| National Polish American Sports Hall of Fame Madison Heights, MI | Mission and Scholarships | $4,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $4,000 |
| Catholic Foundation of Michigan Bloomfield, MI | Support Org Mission | $3,250 |
| Polish Century Heritage Foundation Warren, MI | Support Org Mission | $3,000 |
| American Polish Cultural Society Troy, MI | Support Org Mission | $2,000 |
| Angel Horses Hastings, MT | Support Org's Mission | $1,000 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen Detroit, MI | Support Org's Mission | $1,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH | Support Org's Mission | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $649,892 | $27,009 | $39,158 | $37,500 | 24 | $38,150 | $25,981 | $38,789 |
| 2025 | $662,041 | $25,876 | $32,351 | $29,600 | 20 | $30,800 | $24,325 | $32,525 |
| 2024 | $668,516 | $116,674 | $31,698 | $29,000 | 18 | $30,338 | $23,818 | $30,452 |
| 2023 | $583,540 | $600,236 | $25,785 | $24,500 | 10 | $24,500 | $236 | $36,387 |
| 2022 | $80,076 | $50 | $3,310 | $1,950 | 3 | $1,950 | $25 | $4,019 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Suzanne Sloat & Ray Okonski Fdn reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2026 — 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 listed 2025 grants include scholarship awards and support for organizations’ missions. The American Council for Polish Culture describes its own work as providing grants and scholarships to further Polish American culture. The Catholic Foundation of Michigan says it inspires charitable giving and assists donors in investing in Catholic parishes, schools, and nonprofit organizations. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $29,600. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $29,000; in 2023, it awarded 10 grants totaling $24,500. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 24 grants totaling $37,500.
Among its 2025 grants were $5,000 each to Polish Century Heritage Foundation for scholarships and University of Michigan in Dearborn for scholarships. Other listed awards included $2,500 to American Polish Cultural Society for support of its mission; $1,500 each to Lennon Center, Church of the Divine Child, and Metropolitan Museum of Detroit; and $1,000 each to Polish American Congress, American Council for Polish Culture, Catholic Foundation of Michigan, and Little Traverse Conservancy. The Heritage Foundation also reported receiving $1,000 in 2025; it describes its mission as promoting conservative public policies.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dennis Walkowiak as chair, president, and treasurer; Susan Walkowiak as secretary; and Peter Walkowiak as director.
Suzanne Sloat & Ray Okonski Fdn is led by Dennis Walkowiak, Chair, President & T on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Dennis Walkowiak
Chair, President & T
On filings since 2022
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Walkowiak
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Peter Walkowiak
Director
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Don Binkowski (2022–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "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 Suzanne Sloat & Ray Okonski Fdn
How much does Suzanne Sloat & Ray Okonski Fdn give each year?
Suzanne Sloat & Ray Okonski Fdn gave $38K across 24 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $30K across 20 grants.
What is Suzanne Sloat & Ray Okonski Fdn's typical grant size?
Suzanne Sloat & Ray Okonski Fdn's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,563, across 24 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Suzanne Sloat & Ray Okonski Fdn give grants?
Suzanne Sloat & Ray Okonski Fdn gives mostly in Michigan: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dearborn, MI (3 grants) and Warren, MI (2 grants).
Does Suzanne Sloat & Ray Okonski Fdn give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Suzanne Sloat & Ray Okonski Fdn's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Org's Mission" (12 grants), "Scholarships" (6 grants) and "Support Org Mission" (5 grants).
Who are Suzanne Sloat & Ray Okonski Fdn's largest grantees?
Suzanne Sloat & Ray Okonski Fdn's largest 2026 grantees include Polish Century Heritage Foundation ($8,000 across 2 grants), University of Michigan ($5,000) and National Polish American Sports Hall of Fame ($4,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($4,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Suzanne Sloat & Ray Okonski Fdn?
Suzanne Sloat & Ray Okonski Fdn reported $650K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Suzanne Sloat & Ray Okonski Fdn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2025 grants include scholarship awards and support for organizations’ missions. The American Council for Polish Culture describes its own work as providing grants and scholarships to further Polish American culture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Suzanne Sloat & Ray Okonski Fdn?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Suzanne Sloat & Ray Okonski Fdn's EIN?
Suzanne Sloat & Ray Okonski Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3352871. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.
Does Suzanne Sloat & Ray Okonski Fdn accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 21, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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