Private foundation · EIN 93-2112080 · Birmingham, Michigan

Blaser 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: 3 grants paid, $165K total, median $55K. 67% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$165K
Median grant
$55K
Stays in MI
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Catholic Church of TransfigurationSouthfield, MIGeneral$55K
St WendelinFostoria, OHGeneral$55K
University of DetroitDetroit, MIGeneral$55K

By state: Michigan 2 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Blaser Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Birmingham, Michigan, administered in care of Susan Vestevich, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 Blaser 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 Blaser Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $165K across 3 grants, a median of $55K.

Where does Blaser Family Foundation give?

Michigan (2 grants), Ohio (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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