The Maisel Foundation
The Maisel Foundation is a private foundation based in Southfield, Michigan. Its 2024 grants show support for religious organizations, human services, education, hunger relief, and other charitable work.
The Maisel Foundation at a glance
In short: The Maisel Foundation gave $17K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $653.846), mostly in California. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,000
- +21.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $654
- +16.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $650
- Total assets
- $269,266
- -1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (2 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Maisel Foundation
- 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: 29260 Franklin Rd 611, Southfield, MI 48034
Phone: (248) 258-2838
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Maisel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation Sherith Israel ($2K). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 123 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in California (74%), Massachusetts (13%), New York (10%), and Minnesota (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Maisel Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 26 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $600; repeat grants $658. How we count
Medians: $600 first-time, $700 repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% 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 $14K (2023) to $20K (2020). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Sherith Israel San Francisco, CA | To Provide Religious Guidance to the Community | $2,200 |
| Jewish Family and Community Service Berkeley, CA | To provide human services | $1,200 |
| Congregation Bnai Tikav Walnut Creek, CA | To Provide Religious Guidance to the Community | $1,000 |
| Focusing Philanthropy Santa Monica, CA | To Support the Work of the Organization | $1,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force Boston, MA | To Support the Work of the Organization | $900 |
| American Jewish World Service New York, NY | To Provide Assistance with Global Societal Programs | $800 |
| Kehilla Community Synagogue Oakland, CA | Share Riches of Judaism & Encourage Spirituality | $800 |
| Jewish Family & Childrens Services Waltham, MA | To Provide Human Service & Healthcare Programs | $700 |
| Classroom of the Future San Diego, CA | To Support the Work of the Organization | $700 |
| Feeding San Diego San Diego, CA | To Support the Work of the Organization | $700 |
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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 | $269,266 | $23,485 | $20,535 | $17,000 | 26 | $17,000 | $19,933 | $16,558 |
| 2023 | $272,434 | $10,793 | $17,533 | $14,000 | 25 | $14,000 | $7,261 | $14,578 |
| 2022 | $277,443 | $418 | $20,391 | $17,250 | 25 | $17,250 | $5,173 | $15,003 |
| 2021 | $294,648 | $19,846 | $18,901 | $16,500 | 23 | $16,500 | $17,445 | $17,045 |
| 2020 | $293,817 | $1,381 | $24,255 | $20,250 | 24 | — | — | $16,412 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Maisel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2024 — 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 is provided. The 2024 grants included congregations and Jewish organizations, as well as organizations working in areas such as human services, education, food assistance, and environmental policy.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Feeding San Diego says it connects people facing hunger with nutritious meals through food rescue and community partnerships. A Step Beyond says it prepares underserved youth for college, career, and life through dance education, academic support, and family services. Clean Air Task Force describes its mission as advancing technology and policy changes for a zero-emissions, high-energy planet at an affordable cost.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $17,000. Grants ranged from $200 to $2,200, with a median of $650. Its largest listed grants were $2,200 to Congregation Sherith Israel in San Francisco, $1,200 to Jewish Family and Community Service in Berkeley, and $1,000 each to Congregation Bnai Tikav in Walnut Creek and Focusing Philanthropy in Santa Monica.
Other 2024 grants included $900 to Clean Air Task Force, $800 to American Jewish World Service and Kehilla Community Synagogue, and $700 each to Jewish Family & Children’s Services in Waltham, Classroom of the Future, Feeding San Diego, Jewish Family Services of San Diego, and A Step Beyond. Among the smaller grants, East Bay Agency for Children, Contra Costa Midrasha, and Jewish Vocational & Career Counseling each received $250. East Bay Agency for Children says it works to improve the well-being of children, youth, and families; Contra Costa Midrasha says it develops Jewish identity and a pluralistic Jewish teen community; and Jewish Vocational Service says it helps people build skills and find jobs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jan Maisel as president, Robin Maisel as secretary, Richard Maisel as treasurer, and Alan Maisel and Donald Maisel as directors.
The Maisel Foundation is led by Jan Maisel, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jan Maisel
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alan Maisel
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Donald Maisel
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Maisel
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robin Maisel
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Maisel Foundation
How much does The Maisel Foundation give each year?
The Maisel Foundation gave $17K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $14K across 25 grants.
What is The Maisel Foundation's typical grant size?
The Maisel Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $650, and its average grant was $654, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Maisel Foundation that year got $600 on average.
Where does The Maisel Foundation give grants?
The Maisel Foundation gives mostly in California: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (13%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (4 grants), Berkeley, CA (4 grants), San Francisco, CA (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Maisel Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on The Maisel Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Work of the Organization" (5 grants) and "To Provide Human Service & Healthcare Programs" (3 grants).
Who are The Maisel Foundation's largest grantees?
The Maisel Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Congregation Sherith Israel ($2,200), Jewish Family and Community Service ($1,200) and Congregation Bnai Tikav ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Maisel Foundation?
The Maisel Foundation reported $269K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Maisel Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants included congregations and Jewish organizations, as well as organizations working in areas such as human services, education, food assistance, and environmental policy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Maisel Foundation?
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 ↑
What is The Maisel Foundation's EIN?
The Maisel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3133484. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Maisel Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Maisel Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-maisel-foundation-morg_ae5dd47efc944ad4be68f548fa7f4111
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