The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family
The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family is a private foundation based in Shelby Township, Michigan. Its recent filings list grants to charitable organizations, including educational institutions, churches, community organizations, and organizations providing social services.
The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family at a glance
In short: The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family gave $40K across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Michigan. 3% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $39,550
- +8.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,099
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $600
- Total assets
- $774,843
- +11.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 36, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 53873 Lynnham Lane, Shelby Township, MI 48316
Phone: (248) 651-0013
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Winning Futures ($5K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
182 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 182 grants of 182 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. Other recipient-state shares were 5% for DC, 3% for Virginia, and 1% each for Tennessee and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 36 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2020) to $40K (2025). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Winning Futures Warren, MI | 501(C)(3) Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Oakland University Rochester, MI | 501(C)(3) Exempt Purpose | $3,000 |
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | 501(C)(3) Exempt Purpose | $2,500 |
| Alma College Alma, MI | 501(C)(3) Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen Detroit, MI | 501(C)(3) Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| St Cyril and Methodius Slovak Catholic Church Sterling Heights, MI | 501(C)(3) Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| St Kieran Church Shelby TWP, MI | 501(C)(3) Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| St Mary's of the Hills Rochester Hills, MI | 501(C)(3) Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| Central Macomb Optomist Shelby TWP, MI | 501(C)(3) Exempt Purpose | $1,500 |
| Rochester Community Schools Rochester Hills, MI | 501(C)(3) Exempt Purpose | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $774,843 | $121,819 | $42,872 | $39,550 | 36 | $39,550 | $121,819 | $40,031 |
| 2024 | $695,896 | $33,161 | $42,868 | $36,550 | 34 | $38,025 | $28,338 | $38,902 |
| 2023 | $705,603 | $-1,376 | $47,649 | $37,550 | 37 | $38,950 | $14,550 | $36,255 |
| 2022 | $754,617 | $86,501 | $44,923 | $37,550 | 37 | $37,550 | $186,841 | $36,581 |
| 2021 | $713,039 | $202,393 | $39,139 | $33,300 | 38 | $33,300 | $91,661 | $36,547 |
| 2020 | $549,785 | $9,194 | $34,944 | $29,300 | 42 | — | $7,297 | $31,934 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2025 — 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 formal mission statement is available. The 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Winning Futures describes its mission as empowering high school and college students through workforce preparation and mentoring; Michigan State University says its mission includes helping students obtain college scholarships; and Alma College describes its mission as preparing graduates to think critically, serve generously, lead purposefully, and live responsibly. Other 2025 recipients include the Capuchin Soup Kitchen and churches.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 36 grants totaling $39,550. Grants ranged from $250 to $5,000, with a median of $600. Notable grants included $5,000 to Winning Futures, $3,000 to Oakland University, $2,500 each to Michigan State University and $2,000 each to Alma College, Capuchin Soup Kitchen, St. Cyril and Methodius Slovak Catholic Church, St. Kieran Church, and St. Mary’s of the Hills.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joan M Chura as president, Jeanine McCloskey as treasurer, Lori A Brunell as secretary, and Kelly Chura-Singh as trustee.
The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family is led by Joan M. Chura, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joan M. Chura
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kelly Chura-Singh
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeanine McCloskey
Treasurer
Trustee & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lori A. Brunell
Secretary
Trustee & Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Frank and Ethel Bresto Family
How much does The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family give each year?
The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family gave $40K across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $37K across 34 grants.
What is The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family's typical grant size?
The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family's median grant in 2025 was $600, and its average grant was $1,099, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family give grants?
The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family gives mostly in Michigan: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (8 grants), Rochester Hills, MI (3 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Shelby TWP, MI (2 grants).
Who are The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family's largest grantees?
The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family's largest 2025 grantees include Winning Futures ($5,000), Oakland University ($3,000) and Michigan State University ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family?
The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family reported $775K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (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 The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family fund?
No formal mission statement is available. The 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds 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 The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family's EIN?
The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3632669. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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