The June and Robert Gurwin Family
The June and Robert Gurwin Family is a private foundation based in Orchard Lake, Michigan. Its filings report grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in areas such as veterans’ support, cancer services, and maternal and infant health.
The June and Robert Gurwin Family at a glance
- Total assets
- $9,408,772
- +11.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,117,151
- +55.9% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $1,054,909
- +60.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $62,242
- -90.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The June and Robert Gurwin Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4615 Dow Ridge, Orchard Lake, MI 48324
Phone: (248) 229-7948
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The June and Robert Gurwin Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 63 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2024 grantees include organizations based in Michigan, Tennessee, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Is The June and Robert Gurwin Family open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 16 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 85% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $316K (2020) to $3.4M (2021). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $520K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit Bloomfield Hills, MI | Charitable Purposes | $408,000 |
| American Technion Society New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| Jgive Friends of Keren Asor | Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation Nashville, TN | Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Staten Island, NY | Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Bloomfield Hills, MI | Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Gilda's Club Metro Detroit Royal Oak, MI | Charitable Purposes | $6,000 |
| Barbara Ann Karmanos Detroit, MI | Charitable Purposes | $6,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Force Walled Lake, MI | Charitable Purposes | $5,500 |
| Henry Ford Dept of Palliative Care Detroit, MI | Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
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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 | $9,408,772 | $1,117,151 | $62,242 | — | — | — | $1,054,909 | $518,169 |
| 2024 | $8,446,957 | $716,401 | $649,584 | $520,000 | 16 | $520,000 | $656,282 | $516,288 |
| 2023 | $8,418,624 | $2,612,984 | $547,708 | $492,500 | 17 | $492,500 | $2,557,776 | $454,641 |
| 2022 | $7,199,731 | $385,632 | $689,491 | $580,000 | 19 | $580,000 | $304,469 | $517,711 |
| 2021 | $7,423,810 | $4,241,449 | $3,467,670 | $3,397,070 | 11 | $3,397,070 | $2,402,372 | $557,349 |
| 2020 | $7,341,059 | $346,380 | $402,984 | $315,990 | 10 | — | $287,077 | $402,406 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The June and Robert Gurwin Family reported a distributable amount of $518K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grantees describe a range of services: Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit says it supports people impacted by cancer through knowledge, action, and community; Shades of Pink Foundation says it provides temporary financial assistance to patients experiencing financial distress because of a breast cancer diagnosis. March of Dimes says it works for the health of moms and babies through research, education, advocacy, and programs. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported $520,000 in grants across 16 grants. In 2023, it reported $492,500 across 17 grants. Its 2025 filing reported no grants.
Among its 2024 grantees, the Gary Sinise Foundation received $10,000; Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit received $6,000; Marine Toys for Tots Foundation received $4,000; March of Dimes Inc. received $2,500; and Shades of Pink Foundation received $2,500. The Gary Sinise Foundation describes its work as supporting veterans, military personnel, first responders, their families, and families of fallen heroes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Frances B Grossman as President; Adam M Bell as Secretary; and Robert E Kass and Cindy Chase as Assistant Secre.
The June and Robert Gurwin Family is led by Frances B. Grossman, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frances B. Grossman
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Adam M. Bell
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert E. Kass
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cindy Chase
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: David R. Gac (2020–2024) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: June H. Gurwin (2020) — President
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 June and Robert Gurwin Family
How large is The June and Robert Gurwin Family?
The June and Robert Gurwin Family reported $9.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What does The June and Robert Gurwin Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The June and Robert Gurwin Family?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The June and Robert Gurwin Family make grants?
The listed 2024 grantees include organizations based in Michigan, Tennessee, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
How much is The June and Robert Gurwin Family required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The June and Robert Gurwin Family reported a distributable amount of $518K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The June and Robert Gurwin Family's EIN?
The June and Robert Gurwin Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0164263. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The June and Robert Gurwin Family 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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