Private foundation · EIN 38-2938393 · Bingham Farms, Michigan

Thomas J & Ruth E Grimaldi 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: 30 grants paid, $100K total, median $3,650. 77% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
30
$100K
Median grant
$3,650
Stays in MI
77%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sacred Heart SeminaryDetroit, MICharitable gift$10K
Academy of the Sacred HeartBloomfield Hills, MICharitable gift$5,000
Brother RiceBloomfield Hills, MICharitable gift$5,000
Archdiocese of DetroitDetroit, MICharitable gift$5,000
Kettering UniversityFlint, MICharitable gift$5,000
Marian High SchoolBloomfield Hills, MICharitable gift$5,000
Holy Name Seed FundBirmingham, MICharitable gift$5,000
U of D Jesuit High SchoolDetroit, MICharitable gift$5,000
Catholic Relief ServicesBaltimore, MDCharitable gift$4,500
Detroit Rescue MissionDetroit, MICharitable gift$4,400
Gleaners Food BankDetroit, MICharitable gift$4,400
CcsemSouthfield, MICharitable gift$4,100
Capuchin Soup KitchenDetroit, MICharitable gift$4,000
Adrian Dominican SistersAdrian, MICharitable gift$3,800
Ihm SistersMonroe, MICharitable gift$3,800
St JudeMemphis, TNCharitable gift$3,500
St Regis ChurchBirmingham, MICharitable gift$3,000
St Labre Indian SchoolAshland, MTCharitable gift$2,000
Fisher House FoundationRockville, MDCharitable gift$2,000
Operation HomefrontSan Antonio, TXCharitable gift$1,600
Covenant House MichiganDetroit, MICharitable gift$1,600
Mary's MantleBloomfield Hills, MICharitable gift$1,600
Brilliant of DetroitDetroit, MIChairitable gift$1,600
St Vincent de PaulDetroit, MICharitable gift$1,500
Forgotten HarvestOak Park, MICharitable gift$1,500
St Joseph Center of Hope - CcsemSouthfield, MICharitable gift$1,400
St Frances Cabrini ClinicDetroit, MICharitable gift$1,300
Rose Hill FoundationHolly, MICharitable gift$1,000
Pancreatic Cancer ResearchManhattan Beach, CAChairitable gift$1,000
Fisher Alzheimers ResearchNew York, NYCharitable gift$1,000

By state: Michigan 23 · Maryland 2 · Tennessee 1 · Montana 1 · Texas 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Thomas J & Ruth E Grimaldi Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bingham Farms, Michigan, administered in care of Thomas J Grimaldi, tax-exempt since 1991. 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 Thomas J & Ruth E Grimaldi 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 Thomas J & Ruth E Grimaldi Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $100K across 30 grants, a median of $3,650.

Where does Thomas J & Ruth E Grimaldi Foundation give?

Michigan (23 grants), Maryland (2 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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