Private foundation · EIN 38-2956333 · Plymouth, Michigan

Peter Solomon 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: 11 grants paid, $183K total, median $15K. 64% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$183K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in MI
64%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FLGeneral operating support$40K
Hereditary Disease FoundationNew York, NYGeneral operating support$30K
Ohsu FoundationPortland, ORGeneral operating support$30K
Covenant House MichiganDetroit, MIGeneral operating support$15K
Alternatives for GirlsDetroit, MIGeneral operating support$15K
Leader Dogs for the BlindRochester Hills, MIGeneral operating support$15K
Open Door of MidlandMidland, MIGeneral operating support$10K
St Jude's Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral operating support$7,500
Dutton Farm IncRochester, MIGeneral operating support$7,500
Midland County Food Assistance NetworkMidland, MIGeneral operating support$7,500
Urban Fit KidsDetroit, MIGeneral operating support$5,000

By state: Michigan 7 · Florida 1 · New York 1 · Oregon 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Peter Solomon Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Plymouth, Michigan, administered in care of Thomas Houghtaling, 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 Peter Solomon 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 Peter Solomon Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $183K across 11 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Peter Solomon Foundation give?

Michigan (7 grants), Florida (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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