Private foundation · EIN 38-2637259 · Birmingham, Michigan

The Shirley K Schlafer 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $314K total, median $50K. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$314K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MIEmerging scholars and women's health innovation fund$194K
North Star ReachPinckney, MICharitable$50K
Planned ParenthoodAnn Arbor, MICharitable; reproductive health care$50K
Cranbrook SchoolsBloomfield Hills, MICharitable; scholarships$10K
Museum of Contemporary Art DetroitDetroit, MICharitable; museum maintenance & education$10K

About this foundation

The Shirley K Schlafer Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Birmingham, Michigan, tax-exempt since 1986. 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 The Shirley K Schlafer Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 The Shirley K Schlafer Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $314K across 5 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does The Shirley K Schlafer Foundation give?

Michigan (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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