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 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $108K. Net investment income was $57K.
The Grekin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Grekin Family Foundation gave $108K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), top state Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $108,050
- +877.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,436
- +877.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,209,181
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who The Grekin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Temple Israel T'hadik NER ($50K). Together the top 7 received $108K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 47 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Grekin Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 141% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 186% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2024) to $108K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $108K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Israel T'hadik NER West Bloomfield, MI | General Charitable Support | $50,000 |
| High Point University High Point, NC | General Charitable Support | $28,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation Little Rock, AR | General Charitable Support | $20,000 |
| Orcat Key Largo, FL | General Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Congregation Ocean Reef Key Largo, FL | General Charitable Support | $2,550 |
| Temple Israel College Fund West Bloomfield, MI | General Charitable Support | $2,000 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,209,181 | $69,426 | $121,241 | $108,050 | 7 | $108,050 | $57,279 | $57,996 |
| 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 $58K for 2025 — 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 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 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, 2020–2025. "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 Grekin Family Foundation
How much does The Grekin Family Foundation give each year?
The Grekin Family Foundation gave $108K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 7 grants.
What is The Grekin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Grekin Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $15,436, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Grekin Family Foundation give grants?
The Grekin Family Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (26%) and Arkansas (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Bloomfield, MI (2 grants) and Key Largo, FL (2 grants).
Does The Grekin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Grekin Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Grekin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Grekin Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Temple Israel T'hadik NER ($50,000), High Point University ($28,000) and Baptist Health Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Grekin Family Foundation?
The Grekin Family Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $108K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
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 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 10, 2026)
- 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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