Private foundation · EIN 45-4396814 · Sterling Hts, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Georges 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: 2 grants paid, $22K total, median $11K. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$22K
Median grant
$11K
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Hugo of the Hills ChurchBloomfield Hills, MISupport church activities$13K
Our Lady of Redemption Melkite Catholic ChurchWarren, MISupport church fundraising activities$9,125

About this foundation

Georges Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sterling Hts, Michigan, administered in care of Paul Georges, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 Georges 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 Georges Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $22K across 2 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does Georges Family Foundation give?

Michigan (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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