Thomas J & Ruth E Grimaldi
Thomas J & Ruth E Grimaldi is a private foundation based in Bingham Farms, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with many of the largest gifts going to Michigan schools, religious organizations, and community-service organizations.
Thomas J & Ruth E Grimaldi at a glance
In short: Thomas J & Ruth E Grimaldi gave $100K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Michigan. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $99,600
- +10.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,320
- +14.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,650
- Total assets
- $1,831,624
- +3.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (84% 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 Thomas J & Ruth E Grimaldi
- 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: 30100 Telegraph Rd Ste 306, Bingham Farms, MI 48025
Phone: (248) 723-7860
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas J & Ruth E Grimaldi funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sacred Heart Seminary ($10K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 154 grants of 154 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, followed by Maryland (7%), Tennessee (4%), Montana (2%), and Texas (2%). The foundation also made a $1,500 grant to St. Vincent de Paul in Casa Grande, Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Thomas J & Ruth E Grimaldi open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 30 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% 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 $81K (2021) to $102K (2020). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Seminary Detroit, MI | Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| Academy of the Sacred Heart Bloomfield Hills, MI | Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| Brother Rice Bloomfield Hills, MI | Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| Archdiocese of Detroit Detroit, MI | Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| Kettering University Flint, MI | Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| Marian High School Bloomfield Hills, MI | Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| Holy Name Seed Fund Birmingham, MI | Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| U of D Jesuit High School Detroit, MI | Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MD | Charitable Gift | $4,500 |
| Detroit Rescue Mission Detroit, MI | Charitable Gift | $4,400 |
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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 | $1,831,624 | $191,617 | $126,771 | $99,600 | 30 | $101,528 | $48,817 | $106,170 |
| 2023 | $1,766,778 | $99,904 | $111,901 | $90,000 | 31 | $92,281 | $42,828 | $92,010 |
| 2022 | $1,778,775 | $104,642 | $113,114 | $90,000 | 33 | $90,000 | $53,167 | $90,698 |
| 2021 | $1,787,247 | $143,388 | $102,847 | $81,000 | 30 | $81,000 | $54,554 | $92,417 |
| 2020 | $1,746,706 | $-91,104 | $125,184 | $102,000 | 30 | — | $36,322 | $89,164 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas J & Ruth E Grimaldi reported a distributable amount of $106K 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 show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Mary’s Mantle describes its work as a Catholic residential program for homeless expectant women, and Forgotten Harvest describes its mission as relieving hunger in Metro Detroit and preventing nutritious food waste. The grantee Catholic Relief Services also received support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $99,600. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $3,650. Its largest reported grant was $10,000 to Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to Academy of the Sacred Heart, Brother Rice, the Archdiocese of Detroit, Kettering University, Marian High School, Holy Name Seed Fund, and U of D Jesuit High School. Catholic Relief Services received $4,500; Detroit Rescue Mission and Gleaners Food Bank each received $4,400; and CCSEM received $4,100.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul L McCoy, Nancy Hammond, and Cheryl Orrico as directors.
Thomas J & Ruth E Grimaldi's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cheryl Orrico
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy Hammond
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul L. McCoy
Director
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 Thomas J & Ruth E Grimaldi
How much does Thomas J & Ruth E Grimaldi give each year?
Thomas J & Ruth E Grimaldi gave $100K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $90K across 31 grants.
What is Thomas J & Ruth E Grimaldi's typical grant size?
Thomas J & Ruth E Grimaldi's median grant in 2024 was $3,650, and its average grant was $3,320, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thomas J & Ruth E Grimaldi give grants?
Thomas J & Ruth E Grimaldi gives mostly in Michigan: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (10 grants), Bloomfield Hills, MI (4 grants), Birmingham, MI (2 grants) and Southfield, MI (2 grants).
Does Thomas J & Ruth E Grimaldi give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Thomas J & Ruth E Grimaldi's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Gift" (28 grants).
Who are Thomas J & Ruth E Grimaldi's largest grantees?
Thomas J & Ruth E Grimaldi's largest 2024 grantees include Sacred Heart Seminary ($10,000), Academy of the Sacred Heart ($5,000) and Brother Rice ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas J & Ruth E Grimaldi?
Thomas J & Ruth E Grimaldi reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $106K (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 Thomas J & Ruth E Grimaldi fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas J & Ruth E Grimaldi?
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 Thomas J & Ruth E Grimaldi's EIN?
Thomas J & Ruth E Grimaldi's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2938393. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Thomas J & Ruth E Grimaldi 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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