Private foundation · EIN 84-4192296 · Farmington Hills, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Burton a Zipser and Sandra D Zipser Foundation

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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: 46 grants paid, $409K total, median $7,750. 83% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
46
$409K
Median grant
$7,750
Stays in MI
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Msu HillelEast Lansing, MITo support research, performance, preservation, and promotion of jewish music activities in the united states.$24K
Temple IsraelWest Bloomfield, MITo support research, performance, preservation of musical pieces, promotion and related activities in the areas of american music including…$18K
Temple IsraelWest Bloomfield, MITo support research, performance, preservation, and promotion of jewish music activities in the united states.$18K
Detroit OperaDetroit, MITo support research, performance, preservation of musical pieces, promotion and related activities in the areas of american music including…$15K
Friendship CircleWest Bloomfield, MITo support research, performance, preservation, and promotion of jewish music activities in the united states.$15K
Gilda's ClubRoyal Oak, MITo support research, performance, preservation of musical pieces, promotion and related activities in the areas of american music including…$15K
The Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy NetworkWest Bloomfield, MITo support research, performance, preservation, and promotion of jewish music activities in the united states.$15K
The Zekelman Holocaust CenterFarmington Hills, MITo support research, performance, preservation, and expansion of audience listening experiences of musical pieces, promotion and related ac…$15K
The Zekelman Holocaust CenterFarmington Hills, MITo support research, performance, preservation, and promotion of jewish music activities in the united states.$15K
ORT AmericaNew York, NYTo support research, performance, preservation, and expansion of audience listening experiences of musical pieces, promotion and related ac…$14K
ORT AmericaNew York, NYTo support research, performance, preservation, and promotion of jewish music activities in the united states.$14K
Msu Marching BandEast Lansing, MITo support research, performance, preservation of musical pieces, promotion and related activities in the areas of american music including…$13K
Msu Marching BandEast Lansing, MITo support research, performance, preservation, and expansion of audience listening experiences of musical pieces, promotion and related ac…$13K
Carr Center (the)Detroit, MITo support research, performance, preservation of musical pieces, promotion and related activities in the areas of american music including…$12K
Farber Hebrew Day SchoolSouthfield, MITo support research, performance, preservation, and promotion of jewish music activities in the united states.$12K
Mosaic Youth TheatreDetroit, MITo support research, performance, preservation, and expansion of audience listening experiences of musical pieces, promotion and related ac…$10K
Nicely Theater GroupWest Bloomfield, MITo support research, performance, preservation, and expansion of audience listening experiences of musical pieces, promotion and related ac…$10K
Friendship CircleWest Bloomfield, MITo support research, performance, preservation, and expansion of audience listening experiences of musical pieces, promotion and related ac…$9,000
Detroit Institute of Arts (the)Detroit, MITo support research, performance, preservation of musical pieces, promotion and related activities in the areas of american music including…$8,750
Detroit Institute of Arts (the)Detroit, MITo support research, performance, preservation, and expansion of audience listening experiences of musical pieces, promotion and related ac…$8,750
McC TheaterNew York, NYTo support research, performance, preservation of musical pieces, promotion and related activities in the areas of american music including…$8,750
McC TheaterNew York, NYTo support research, performance, preservation, and expansion of audience listening experiences of musical pieces, promotion and related ac…$8,750
Detroit Chamber of Winds & StringsSouthfield, MITo support research, performance, preservation of musical pieces, promotion and related activities in the areas of american music including…$8,000
Shaarey ZedekSouthfield, MITo support research, performance, preservation of musical pieces, promotion and related activities in the areas of american music including…$7,500
Shaarey ZedekSouthfield, MITo support research, performance, preservation, and promotion of jewish music activities in the united states.$7,500
National Fallen FirefightersEmmitsburg, MDTo support research, performance, preservation of musical pieces, promotion and related activities in the areas of american music including…$6,250
National Fallen FirefightersEmmitsburg, MDTo support research, performance, preservation, and expansion of audience listening experiences of musical pieces, promotion and related ac…$6,250
The JCCWest Bloomfield, MITo support research, performance, preservation, and expansion of audience listening experiences of musical pieces, promotion and related ac…$6,250
The JCCWest Bloomfield, MITo support research, performance, preservation, and promotion of jewish music activities in the united states.$6,250
Friendship CircleWest Bloomfield, MITo support research, performance, preservation of musical pieces, promotion and related activities in the areas of american music including…$6,000
Detroit Medical OrchestraDetroit, MITo support research, performance, preservation, and expansion of audience listening experiences of musical pieces, promotion and related ac…$5,000
Detroit OperaDetroit, MITo support research, performance, preservation, and expansion of audience listening experiences of musical pieces, promotion and related ac…$5,000
Detroit Youth ChoirDetroit, MITo support research, performance, preservation of musical pieces, promotion and related activities in the areas of american music including…$5,000
Detroit Youth ChoirDetroit, MITo support research, performance, preservation, and expansion of audience listening experiences of musical pieces, promotion and related ac…$5,000
Jewish Federation of Greater Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MITo support research, performance, preservation, and expansion of audience listening experiences of musical pieces, promotion and related ac…$5,000
Jewish Federation of Greater Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MITo support research, performance, preservation, and promotion of jewish music activities in the united states.$5,000
The Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy NetworkWest Bloomfield, MITo support research, performance, preservation, and expansion of audience listening experiences of musical pieces, promotion and related ac…$5,000
Farber Hebrew Day SchoolSouthfield, MITo support research, performance, preservation, and expansion of audience listening experiences of musical pieces, promotion and related ac…$4,000
Msu Community DetroitEast Lansing, MITo support research, performance, preservation of musical pieces, promotion and related activities in the areas of american music including…$3,750
Msu Community DetroitEast Lansing, MITo support research, performance, preservation, and expansion of audience listening experiences of musical pieces, promotion and related ac…$3,750
Msu Community East LansingEast Lansing, MITo support research, performance, preservation of musical pieces, promotion and related activities in the areas of american music including…$3,750
Msu Community East LansingEast Lansing, MITo support research, performance, preservation, and expansion of audience listening experiences of musical pieces, promotion and related ac…$3,750
Carr Center (the)Detroit, MITo support research, performance, preservation, and expansion of audience listening experiences of musical pieces, promotion and related ac…$3,000
International Conductors GuildLeesburg, VATo support research, performance, preservation of musical pieces, promotion and related activities in the areas of american music including…$3,000
Conductors Guild (the)Leesburg, VATo support research, performance, preservation of musical pieces, promotion and related activities in the areas of american music including…$2,500
Msu HillelEast Lansing, MITo support research, performance, preservation, and expansion of audience listening experiences of musical pieces, promotion and related ac…$1,750

By state: Michigan 38 · New York 4 · Maryland 2 · Virginia 2

About this foundation

Burton a Zipser and Sandra D Zipser Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Farmington Hills, Michigan, administered in care of David M Radner, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Burton a Zipser and Sandra D Zipser 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 Burton a Zipser and Sandra D Zipser Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $409K across 46 grants, a median of $7,750.

Where does Burton a Zipser and Sandra D Zipser Foundation give?

Michigan (38 grants), New York (4 grants), Maryland (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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