Private foundation · EIN 37-1500102 · Southfield, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Shiffman Family Foundation

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: 7 grants paid, $397K total, median $50K. 57% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$397K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in MI
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Israel Education FoundationWashington, DCProgram$150K
The Zekelman Holocaust CenterFarmington Hills, MIProgram$117K
Kollel Institute of Greater DetroitOak Park, MIProgram$50K
Birthright Israel FoundationNew York, NYProgram$50K
Yeshiva Beth YehudahSouthfield, MIProgram$25K
Detroit Children's FundDetroit, MIProgram$2,500
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationBethesda, MDProgram$2,500

By state: Michigan 4 · District of Columbia 1 · New York 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Shiffman Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Southfield, Michigan, administered in care of Lois T Shiffman, 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.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Shiffman Family Foundation 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 Shiffman Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $397K across 7 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Shiffman Family Foundation give?

Michigan (4 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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