Private foundation · EIN 35-2204352 · Southfield, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Milton H Dresner Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $139K total, median $10K. 45% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$139K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MI
45%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.3M

Grants paid in 2025

11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Federation of New YorkNew York, NYGeneral purpose grant$46K
American Jewish World ServiceNew York, NYGeneral purpose grant$15K
Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, ALGeneral purpose grant$12K
Alternatives for Girls of DetroitDetroit, MIGeneral purpose grant$10K
Hole in the Wall Gang CampNew Haven, CTGeneral purpose grant$10K
Progressive Art Studio CollectiveDearborn, MIGeneral purpose grant$10K
Ruth Ellis Center of Highland ParkHighland Park, MIGeneral purpose grant$10K
Doctors Without BordersHagerstown, MDGeneral purpose grant$9,280
Jewish Federation of Palm BeachWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral purpose grant$6,000
UJA DetroitBloomfield Hills, MIGeneral purpose grant$6,000
Sugar Law CenterDetroit, MIGeneral purpose grant$4,280

By state: New York 2 · Michigan 5 · Alabama 1 · Connecticut 1 · Maryland 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Milton H Dresner Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Southfield, Michigan, administered in care of Milton H Dresner, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Milton H Dresner Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Milton H Dresner Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $139K across 11 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Milton H Dresner Foundation Inc give?

New York (2 grants), Michigan (5 grants), Alabama (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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