The Driker Family Foundation
The Driker Family Foundation was a private foundation based in Detroit, Michigan. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return: it states that founder Eugene Driker died on September 29, 2022, that the Foundation distributed all remaining assets, and that it ceased operating on December 31, 2023. The Foundation therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
The Driker Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Driker Family Foundation gave $258K across 11 grants in 2023 (avg $23K), mostly in Michigan. 45% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $257,630
- +614.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 11
- -66.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $23,421
- +2042.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $3,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (70% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Driker Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It ceased operating on December 31, 2023.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1525 Wellesley Drive, Detroit, MI 48203
Phone: (313) 682-0504
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Driker Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Wayne State University ($101K). Together the top 10 received $258K.
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 152 grants of 154 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 30% to recipients in Massachusetts; the reported share for New York was 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Driker Family Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $38K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 27% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 301% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 158% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2022) to $258K (2023). In 2023 it made 11 grants totaling $258K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne State University Detroit, MI | general operations | $100,500 |
| Yiddish Book Center Amherst, MA | general operations | $77,500 |
| Gesher Human Services Southfield, MI | general operations | $25,000 |
| Temple Emanu-El Oak Park, MI | general operations | $25,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts Detroit, MI | general operations | $25,000 |
| Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue Detroit, MI | general operations | $3,000 |
| Zekelman Holocaust Center Farmington Hills, MI | general operations | $1,230 |
| ACLU Detroit, MI | general operations | $100 |
| American Friends of Magen David Ado New York, NY | general operations | $100 |
| Hewbrew Free Loan Bloomfield Hills, MI | general operations | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2023 filing did not provide an asset figure in the supplied data.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-5,747 | $260,050 | $257,630 | 11 | $257,630 | — | — |
| 2022 | $415,012 | $5,454 | $38,687 | $36,068 | 33 | $36,068 | $13,970 | $22,794 |
| 2021 | $448,245 | $87,725 | $65,420 | $62,958 | 44 | $62,958 | $64,512 | $25,417 |
| 2020 | $444,329 | $69,200 | $65,941 | $64,212 | 66 | — | $19,893 | $23,644 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the Foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for organizations whose own missions include recovering and promoting Yiddish and modern Jewish literature and culture (National Yiddish Book Center); providing workforce development, behavioral health, and inclusion programming in Metro Detroit (Gesher Human Services); and supporting the life-saving work of Magen David Adom in Israel (American Friends of Magen David Adom).
Grantmaking
In 2023, the Foundation gave 11 grants totaling $257,630. Grants ranged from $100 to $100,500, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest grants were $100,500 to Wayne State University and $77,500 to the National Yiddish Book Center. Gesher Human Services, Temple Emanu-El, and the Detroit Institute of Arts each received $25,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing listed Elaine Driker as President, Elissa Driker-Ohren as Secretary, Stephen Driker as Treasurer, and Robert Kass as Assistant Secretary.
The Driker Family Foundation is led by Elaine Driker, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Elaine Driker
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elissa Driker-Ohren
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Kass
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen Driker
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Eugene Driker (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 The Driker Family Foundation
How much does The Driker Family Foundation give each year?
The Driker Family Foundation gave $258K across 11 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $36K across 33 grants.
What is The Driker Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Driker Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $3,000, and its average grant was $23,421, across 11 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Driker Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Driker Family Foundation give grants?
The Driker Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (4 grants) and Bloomfield Hills, MI (2 grants).
Does The Driker Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Driker Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Driker Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Driker Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Wayne State University ($100,500), Yiddish Book Center ($77,500) and Gesher Human Services ($25,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Driker Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the Foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Driker Family Foundation?
The Foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Driker Family Foundation's EIN?
The Driker Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2736344. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does The Driker 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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