Private foundation · EIN 38-3443921 · Waterford, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Myron P Leven 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: 20 grants paid, $389K total, median $6,187. 90% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$389K
Median grant
$6,187
Stays in MI
90%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
LA Sed (latin American for Social & Economic Dev)Detroit, MIStudent scholarships$104K
Detroit Symphony and Metro Youth OrchestraDetroit, MITo promote appreciation of the arts$62K
Other Colleges and UniversitiesVarious, MIStudent scholarships$59K
Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MIStudent scholarships for chicano studies$53K
University of Michigan (ann Arbor & Dearborn)Ann Arbor, MIStudent scholarships$34K
Gesher Human ServicesSouthfield, MITo support various programs$13K
Friends of the Israel Defense ForcesWalled Alke, MITo support needs of fidf soldiers$10K
Detroit Institute of ArtsDetroit, MITo support the arts$8,750
University of Detroit MercyDetroit, MIStudent scholarships$7,000
Michigan Science CenterDetroit, MICharitable$6,375
Wrcj 909 Fm RadioWixom, MITo support love for jazz$6,000
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationTroy, MITo support research and development$5,000
Michigan Jazz FestivalLivonia, MIStage sponsorship$5,000
St Judes Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNTo support st. jude to battle diseases$5,000
Gilda's Club of Metro DetroitRoyal Oak, MITo support cancer patients$3,000
Jewish Family ServicesWest Bloomfield, MITo help under priviledged individuals$2,500
Detroit Historical SocietyDetroit, MICharitable$2,000
LA Sed & Mpl Learning CenterDetroit, MICharitable supplies$1,685
B'nai B'rith InternationalWashington, DCTo support the jewish community$1,500
Karmanos Cancer InstituteDetroit, MITo support cancer research$1,000

By state: Michigan 18 · Tennessee 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Myron P Leven Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Waterford, Michigan, administered in care of Tara Crake, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Myron P Leven 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 Myron P Leven Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $389K across 20 grants, a median of $6,187.

Where does Myron P Leven Foundation give?

Michigan (18 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

More foundations near Waterford that accept applications

All in Michigan
FoundationBased inGrants paidMedian grantAccepts applicationsAssets
W K Kellogg Foundationsince 2014 Battle Creek, MI $304M1,819 grants · 2024 $100KYes $475M
Kresge Foundationsince 1928 Troy, MI $170M800 grants · 2024 $140KYes $4.1B
The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundationsince 2012 Detroit, MI $141M413 grants · 2024 $100KYes $1.0B
Herbert H & Grace a Dow Foundationsince 1943 Midland, MI $14M2 grants · 2024 $7.0MYes $621M
Skillman Foundationsince 2023 Detroit, MI $18M417 grants · 2024 $10KYes $419M
Email me matching grants