Private foundation · EIN 38-3494266 · Berkley, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Molinello 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: 36 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $30K. 94% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
36
$1.4M
Median grant
$30K
Stays in MI
94%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$19M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNResearch and treatment of pediatric cancer and diseases, and support services for the families$100K
American Red CrossDetroit, MIDisaster/emergency support services$70K
Angels' PlaceSouthfield, MIProvide homes and services for individuals with developmental disabilities$70K
Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer InstituteDetroit, MIResearch and healthcare support for those with cancer$70K
Forgotten HarvestOak Park, MIProvide food for those in need$70K
Leader Dogs for the BlindRochester, MIGuide dogs and support services for the blind$70K
Salvation ArmyRoyal Oak, MIServices for physical, emotional and spiritual needs$70K
Pope Francis CenterDetroit, MISupport services for the homeless$60K
South Oakland Citizens for the HomelessRoyal Oak, MIDaytime homeless shelter and support services$55K
Capuchin Soup KitchenDetroit, MIFood and spiritual services for those in need$50K
Detroit Rescue Mission MinistriesDetroit, MIShelter for the homeless, medical, emotional, educational and job support services$50K
Penrickton Center for Blind ChildrenTaylor, MICare and education for blind and disabled children$50K
Rose Hill Center IncHolly, MIResidential treatment program for those with mental illness$45K
The Furniture Bank of Metro DetroitPontiac, MIProvides furniture for families in need$45K
Cass Community Social ServicesDetroit, MIFood, health, housing and job services for those in need$35K
Covenant House MichiganDetroit, MIHousing and support services for at-risk and homeless youth$35K
The Empowerment PlanDetroit, MIEmploys and provides sleeping bag coats for the homeless$35K
Detroit Cristo Rey High School IncDetroit, MICatholic education for those in need$30K
Gildas Club Metro DetroitRoyal Oak, MICancer support services$30K
Judson Center IncFarmington Hills, MIAutism, child and family services, disability and mental health services$30K
On My Own of Michigan IncTroy, MIAids those with intellectual developmental disabilities$30K
SamaritasDetroit, MIAdoption, foster care, care for the elderly and disabled, and refugee resettlement services$30K
Beds 4 KidsOak Park, MIProvides children's beds to those in need and in foster care$25K
Common GroundBingham Farms, MIMental health services$25K
Sisters of Mary ReparatrixSouthgate, MICare for elderly catholic nuns and mission work$25K
The Pink FundBloomfield Hills, MIProvides financial aid to breast cancer patients to help meet basic needs$25K
World Medical Relief IncSouthfield, MISupplies, programs and services for those in need$25K
Wave ProjectClinton Township, MIProvides mobile showers to those in need$20K
The ALS Association - Michigan ChapterSt Paul, MNDiscover treatment and cure for als and services for those affected by als$15K
Detroit Institute for ChildrenDetroit, MIEducational services for special needs children$10K
Grace Centers of HopePontiac, MIChristian long-term residential treatment programs for homeless and addicted persons$10K
Hospitality HouseCommerce Township, MIProvides food and necessities to those in need$10K
Humble Design IncSouthfield, MIDesign and furnishing of homes for those emerging from homelessness$10K
New Day Foundation for Families Fighting CancerRochester Hills, MIProvides financial and emotional assistance to families facing cancer$10K
Reaching Higher IncBrighton, MIEducation and empowerment of children$10K
St Vincent and Sarah Fisher CenterDetroit, MIEducational services for at-risk children and adults$10K

By state: Michigan 34 · Tennessee 1 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

Molinello Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Berkley, Michigan, 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.

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Does Molinello 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 Molinello Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.4M across 36 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Molinello Family Foundation give?

Michigan (34 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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