The Sylvia Pevin and George Pevin
The Sylvia Pevin and George Pevin is a private foundation based in Bingham Farms, Michigan. It supports charitable organizations, with its 2024 grants going to recipients in Michigan, including Jewish organizations and community-serving organizations.
The Sylvia Pevin and George Pevin at a glance
In short: The Sylvia Pevin and George Pevin gave $136K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Michigan. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $135,500
- -12.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -41.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,550
- +48.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,734,515
- -7.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% 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 Sylvia Pevin and George Pevin
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 30100 Telegraph Road Suite 360, Bingham Farms, MI 48025-4517
Phone: (248) 310-1993
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sylvia Pevin and George Pevin funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation ($60K). Together the top 10 received $136K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 86 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All listed 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Sylvia Pevin and George Pevin open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 84% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $106K (2020) to $156K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $136K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation Bloomfield Hills, MI | Charitable Without Restrictions | $60,000 |
| Temple Beth El Westwood Cemetery Bloomfield Hills, MI | Charitable Without Restrictions | $40,000 |
| MSU Hillel East Lansing, MI | Charitable Without Restrictions | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth El Archives Bloomfield Hills, MI | Charitable Without Restrictions | $6,000 |
| Jewish Family Service West Bloomfield, MI | Charitable Without Restrictions | $5,000 |
| University of Michigan Hillel Ann Arbor, MI | Charitable Without Restrictions | $5,000 |
| Yad Ezra Berkley, MI | Charitable Without Restrictions | $5,000 |
| Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network West Bloomfield, MI | Charitable Without Restrictions | $2,000 |
| Penrickton Center for Blind Children Taylor, MI | Charitable Without Restrictions | $1,300 |
| Fresh Air Society Bloomfield Hills, MI | Charitable Without Restrictions | $1,200 |
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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 | $1,734,515 | $3,685 | $137,772 | $135,500 | 10 | $136,065 | $1,978 | $161,567 |
| 2023 | $1,868,602 | $175,586 | $191,042 | $155,600 | 17 | $160,673 | $145,311 | $135,595 |
| 2022 | $1,884,058 | $93,867 | $158,991 | $123,700 | 22 | $130,570 | $65,446 | $132,521 |
| 2021 | $1,949,182 | $95,028 | $154,815 | $117,300 | 19 | $124,170 | $64,383 | $138,144 |
| 2020 | $2,008,969 | $123,426 | $135,890 | $106,000 | 18 | — | $98,665 | $115,863 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sylvia Pevin and George Pevin reported a distributable amount of $162K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Jewish organizations and other charitable recipients. Among the grantees, Yad Ezra describes its mission as providing supplemental kosher food and other necessities to needy Jewish families. Jewish Family Service says it strengthens lives through compassionate service inspired by Jewish tradition. Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network says it helps Jewish patients and families facing terminal illness access care navigation, spiritual care, life enrichments, grief support, and other resources. Fresh Air Society says Tamarack Camps provides enriching Jewish camping experiences for children and families, respectful of financial ability.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $135,500 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,200 to $60,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest grants were $60,000 to Jewish Federation, $40,000 to Temple Beth El Westwood Cemetery, and $10,000 to MSU Hillel. Other recipients included Temple Beth El Archives ($6,000), Jewish Family Service ($5,000), University of Michigan Hillel ($5,000), Yad Ezra ($5,000), Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network ($2,000), Penrickton Center for Blind Children ($1,300), and Fresh Air Society ($1,200). The listed grants were all designated “charitable without restrictions.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel Noveck, James Deuthchman, and Morton Noveck as trustees.
The Sylvia Pevin and George Pevin's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Deuthchman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Morton Noveck
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Noveck
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jonathan D. Lowe (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 Sylvia Pevin and George Pevin
How much does The Sylvia Pevin and George Pevin give each year?
The Sylvia Pevin and George Pevin gave $136K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $156K across 17 grants.
What is The Sylvia Pevin and George Pevin's typical grant size?
The Sylvia Pevin and George Pevin's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,550, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sylvia Pevin and George Pevin that year got $24K on average.
Where does The Sylvia Pevin and George Pevin give grants?
The Sylvia Pevin and George Pevin gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bloomfield Hills, MI (4 grants) and West Bloomfield, MI (2 grants).
Does The Sylvia Pevin and George Pevin give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Sylvia Pevin and George Pevin's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Without Restrictions" (10 grants).
Who are The Sylvia Pevin and George Pevin's largest grantees?
The Sylvia Pevin and George Pevin's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation ($60,000), Temple Beth El Westwood Cemetery ($40,000) and MSU Hillel ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sylvia Pevin and George Pevin?
The Sylvia Pevin and George Pevin reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $136K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $162K (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 Sylvia Pevin and George Pevin fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Jewish organizations and other charitable recipients. Among the grantees, Yad Ezra describes its mission as providing supplemental kosher food and other necessities to needy Jewish families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sylvia Pevin and George Pevin?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sylvia Pevin and George Pevin's EIN?
The Sylvia Pevin and George Pevin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4878894. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Sylvia Pevin and George Pevin 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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