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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$176.4M
-8.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$29.8M
+90.7% YoY
Grant Count
16
-23.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.9M
+150.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation focuses primarily on:
- Jewish heritage and cultural institutions
- Jewish studies programs
- Jewish schools and educational institutions
- Synagogues
- Jewish federated giving programs
- Higher education with Jewish studies components
- Fine and performing arts
- Health organizations
- Human services
Grantmaking
Invitation only—no public application process
Grant Range
Varies significantly based on project, up to $20 million
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary focus on Michigan, particularly the Detroit metropolitan area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $176.4 million
- Total revenues: $16,017,141
- Total expenses: $31,507,600
- Investment income and dividends: $9,689,986
As of 2023:
- Annual giving: $15,625,032
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $176,416,118 | $192,551,580 | $183,056,867 |
| Revenue | $16,017,141 | $29,440,832 | $36,498,415 |
| Expenses | $31,507,600 | $17,567,225 | $32,608,144 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $29,800,639 | $15,625,032 | $31,197,213 |
| Net Investment Income | $10,962,866 | $29,036,071 | $37,779,966 |
| Distributable Amount | $17,581,224 | $15,452,472 | $14,966,942 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STANLEY FRANKEL | PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE | — | — |
| STANLEY FRANKEL | TREASURER AND TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JUDITH FRANKEL | SECRETARY AND TRUSTEE | — | — |
| ARTHUR WEISS | ASSISANT SECRETARY | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 2301 W Big Beaver Rd, Suite 900, Troy, MI 48084-3332
Phone: (248) 649-2600
EIN: 30-0095016
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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