The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation
The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation is a private foundation based in Troy, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports 53 grants totaling $151,600, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Michigan.
The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation gave $152K across 53 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Michigan. 2% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $151,600
- -16.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 53
- -5.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,860
- -11.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,875,148
- -0.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 2% first-time grantees (1 of 53, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- 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 Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik 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: 2025 W Long Lake Road 100, Troy, MI 48098
Phone: (248) 641-0700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit ($11K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
274 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 274 grants of 274 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 6% to Illinois, and 2% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation open to new grantees?
2%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 53 grantees (2%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 98% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 78% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $103K (2020) to $181K (2024). In 2025 it made 53 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit Bloomfield Hills, MI | General Fund | $10,500 |
| Fresh Air Society Bloomfield Hills, MI | General Fund | $7,000 |
| American Friends of Hebrew University Chicago, IL | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Metro Detroit Hillel Foundation Detroit, MI | General Fund | $5,000 |
| United Way of Southeastern Michigan Detroit, MI | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Bar Ilan University Skokie, IL | General Fund | $4,500 |
| Farber Hebrew Day School Southfield, MI | General Fund | $4,500 |
| Hillel Day School Farmington Hills, MI | General Fund | $4,500 |
| Coalition on Temporary Shelter Detroit, MI | General Fund | $4,000 |
| Holocaust Memorial Center Farmington Hills, MI | General Fund | $4,000 |
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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 | $2,875,148 | $69,912 | $183,439 | $151,600 | 53 | $158,785 | $133,737 | $202,766 |
| 2024 | $2,900,196 | $67,124 | $225,993 | $181,100 | 56 | $193,792 | $108,228 | $183,707 |
| 2023 | $2,990,561 | $55,547 | $194,410 | $155,400 | 55 | $167,760 | $196,593 | $173,707 |
| 2022 | $2,961,728 | $55,454 | $207,889 | $166,300 | 56 | $179,535 | $169,864 | $186,701 |
| 2021 | $2,971,399 | $65,981 | $187,869 | $147,300 | 54 | — | $173,265 | $166,279 |
| 2020 | $2,960,494 | $61,702 | $158,412 | $102,500 | 45 | — | $40,897 | $151,794 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation reported a distributable amount of $203K 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 2025 grants include support for Jewish organizations and schools, community and human-service organizations, and other charitable groups. For example, Fresh Air Society describes its mission as providing enriching Jewish camping experiences for children and families, while United Way for Southeastern Michigan describes its work as helping families move from crisis to stability and prosperity. The Holocaust Memorial Center says its mission is to engage, educate, and empower by remembering the Holocaust. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 53 grants totaling $151,600. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,500, with a median of $2,500. Previous reported totals were $181,100 across 56 grants in 2024 and $155,400 across 55 grants in 2023.
The largest reported 2025 grants included $10,500 to Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit; $7,000 to Fresh Air Society; $5,000 each to American Friends of Hebrew University, Metro Detroit Hillel Foundation, and United Way of Southeastern Michigan; and $4,500 each to Bar Ilan University, Farber Hebrew Day School, and Hillel Day School. Other notable grants included $4,000 to Coalition on Temporary Shelter and Holocaust Memorial Center, and $3,500 to Focus: HOPE and Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Helene N White as president; James L Baker as treasurer; Russell R Wise as secretary; and Benjamin White Levin and Diana McBroom as trustees.
The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation is led by Helene N. White, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Helene N. White
President
Trustee → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Benjamin White Levin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Diana McBroom
Trustee
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
$1K (2024) → $0 (2025)
James L. Baker
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Russell R. Wise
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Joseph Levin (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Bernard H. Stollman (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Charles L. Levin (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Richard A. Polk (2020–2021) — Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $2K, to Benjamin White Levin (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation
How much does The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation give each year?
The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation gave $152K across 53 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $181K across 56 grants.
What is The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,860, across 53 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation give grants?
The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (18 grants), Southfield, MI (5 grants), Farmington Hills, MI (3 grants) and Ann Arbor, MI (3 grants).
Does The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (53 of 53) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit ($10,500), Fresh Air Society ($7,000) and American Friends of Hebrew University ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation?
The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $159K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $203K (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 does The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for Jewish organizations and schools, community and human-service organizations, and other charitable groups. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik 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 Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation's EIN?
The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6056443. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Sigmund and Sophie Rohlik 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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