The Eugene Applebaum Family Foundation
The Eugene Applebaum Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Birmingham, Michigan, established in 1988. The foundation is dedicated to philanthropy and community engagement, reflecting the values of integrity and community service. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and makes grants to various organizations across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$281K
+131.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$717K
-11.1% YoY
Grant Count
49
+6.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-16.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily to Jewish organizations, including federated giving programs. Support also extends to education, the arts, and health care. The foundation emphasizes caring for others and inspires community engagement through its philanthropic gifts, with particular focus on education and research initiatives.
Grantmaking
The foundation is an active grantmaker with significant annual giving. Recent grant activity includes:
Grant Range
**: Typical awards range from $18,000 to $400,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan, New York, and Colorado, with particular emphasis on Michigan and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (Fiscal Year Ending November 2024):
- Total Assets: $280,821
- Total Revenue: $877,000
- Total Expenses: $717,304
- Net Income: $159,696
- Total Liabilities: $0
Prior Year (Fiscal Year Ending November 2023):
- Total Assets: $121,125
- Total Revenue: $802,718
- Total Expenses: $806,674
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $280,821 | $121,125 | $121,247 |
| Revenue | $877,000 | $802,718 | $592,000 |
| Expenses | $717,304 | $806,674 | $567,716 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $717,302 | $806,674 | $567,716 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $6,702 | $6,621 | $8,016 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
239 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA S APPLEBAUM | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| PAMELA A APPLEBAUM | PRESIDENT | 15 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 480 Pierce Street, Suite 200 Birmingham, MI 48009-6020
Phone: 248-593-8840
EIN: 38-2782955
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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