When You Need It Most
When You Need It Most is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in West Bloomfield TWP, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022.
When You Need It Most at a glance
- Revenue (2022)
- $8,271
- +37.9% vs 2021
- Expenses (2022)
- $8,326
- +12.9% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who When You Need It Most funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $211.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Neinas Dual Language Learning Acad Detroit, MI | Charitable | $211 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $8,271 | $8,326 | — | — | $129 |
| 2021 | $55 | $6,000 | $7,373 | — | — | $101 |
| 2020 | $1,436 | $3,199 | $11,578 | $211 | 1 | $205 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, When You Need It Most reported a distributable amount of $129 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
When You Need It Most is led by Shawn Krause, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Shawn Krause
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Taylor
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Lovier
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Kosch
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Lendzion
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca McDonald
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheldon Krause
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 When You Need It Most
What is When You Need It Most?
When You Need It Most is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in West Bloomfield TWP, MI.
Where does When You Need It Most operate?
When You Need It Most has awarded grants in Michigan.
How much is When You Need It Most required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, When You Need It Most reported a distributable amount of $129 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is When You Need It Most's EIN?
When You Need It Most's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0853344. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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