The Grekin Family Foundation
The Grekin Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bloomfield Hills, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $12K.
The Grekin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Grekin Family Foundation gave $11K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,050
- -74.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,579
- -63.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,178,313
- +17.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Grekin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Temple Israel College Fund ($4K). Together the top 7 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Grekin Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 81% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 21% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2024) to $59K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Israel College Fund West Bloomfield, MI | General Charitable Support | $4,000 |
| Coral Restoration Foundation Taverier, FL | General Charitable Support | $2,550 |
| Forgotten Harvest Oak Park, MI | General Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| Beyond Basics Famrington Hills, MI | General Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| Gilda's Club Detroit Royal Oak, MI | General Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| Yad Ezra Berkley, MI | General Chartible Support | $1,000 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra Detroit, MI | General Charitable Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,178,313 | $22,428 | $23,754 | $11,050 | 7 | $11,050 | $12,107 | $53,271 |
| 2023 | $1,006,070 | $43,499 | $54,728 | $42,804 | 10 | $42,804 | $33,652 | $45,337 |
| 2022 | $866,955 | $-5,487 | $51,899 | $44,900 | 8 | $44,900 | $9,997 | $45,756 |
| 2021 | $1,109,963 | $62,926 | $64,705 | $58,899 | 15 | $58,899 | $50,589 | $52,279 |
| 2020 | $1,028,884 | $-28,266 | $58,963 | $51,750 | 16 | — | $13,098 | $48,046 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Grekin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Grekin Family Foundation is led by Steven Grekin, President, Secretary & Treasury since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven Grekin
President, Secretary & Treasury
President, Secretary & Treasurer → President, Secretary & Treasury, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Kohlenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tara N. Grekin
Vice President
Vice President & Trustee → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Aaron H. Sherbin (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Grekin Family Foundation
How much does The Grekin Family Foundation give each year?
The Grekin Family Foundation gave $11K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $43K across 10 grants.
What is The Grekin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Grekin Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,579, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Grekin Family Foundation give grants?
The Grekin Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (23%).
Does The Grekin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Grekin Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Grekin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Grekin Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Temple Israel College Fund ($4,000), Coral Restoration Foundation ($2,550) and Forgotten Harvest ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Grekin Family Foundation?
The Grekin Family Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (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 is The Grekin Family Foundation's EIN?
The Grekin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1615859. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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