Alan Jay and Sue Kaufman Foundation
Invitation OnlyFarmington Hills, Michigan · EIN 38-2770140 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$582K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$3,600
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $150 and $16,375.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
35% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit | Bloomfield Hills, MI | General purpose grant | $190,000 |
| National Jewish Health | Denver, CO | General purpose grant | $100,000 |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | General purpose grant | $92,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | General purpose grant | $60,350 |
| Jewish Community Center of Metro Detroit | West Bloomfield, MI | General purpose grant | $25,500 |
| National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership | New York, NY | General purpose grant | $25,000 |
| Detroit Historical Society | Detroit, MI | General purpose grant | $20,000 |
| Adat Shalom Synagogue | Farmington Hills, MI | General purpose grant | $16,375 |
| Tamarack Camps | Bloomfield Hills, MI | General purpose grant | $10,000 |
| Hillel of Metro Detroit | Detroit, MI | General purpose grant | $7,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | General purpose grant | $7,000 |
| Cabaret 313 | Southfield, MI | General purpose grant | $5,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel - Yad Adhava | Cedarhurst, NY | General purpose grant | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Northbrook, IL | General purpose grant | $3,600 |
| Friends of the Idf | New York, NY | General purpose grant | $3,600 |
| Cranbrook Schools | Bloomfield Hills, MI | General purpose grant | $2,610 |
| Detroit Zoological Society | Royal Oak, MI | General purpose grant | $2,500 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | Palm Beach, FL | General purpose grant | $2,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way | Palm Beach, FL | General purpose grant | $2,000 |
| Yoga Moves Ms | Franklin, MI | General purpose grant | $500 |
| Variety the Children's Charity | Birmingham, MI | General purpose grant | $450 |
| Jewish Historical Society of Mi | Bloomfield Hills, MI | General purpose grant | $150 |
| World Jewish Congress | New York, NY | General purpose grant | $120 |
| B'nai B'rith International | West Bloomfield, MI | General purpose grant | $110 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind | Rochester Hills, MI | General purpose grant | $100 |
| Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation | Alma, MI | General purpose grant | $100 |
| Michigan State University - Hillel | East Lansing, MI | General purpose grant | $100 |
| March of Dimes | Arlington, VA | General purpose grant | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $581,715 | 28 |
| 2023 | $758,678 | 39 |
| 2022 | $1,210,885 | 56 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610139349100866
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2770140
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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