Foren Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyClarkston, Michigan · EIN 20-2766137 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$400K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$5.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
57% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Mammal Center | Salsalito, CA | Animal welfare | $73,000 |
| Elephant Sanctuary of Tennessee | Hohenwald, TN | Animal welfare | $35,000 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation | Columbus, OH | Educational | $32,500 |
| Hope on the Beach | Santa Rosa Beach, FL | Religious | $30,000 |
| Wayne State University | Detroit, MI | Education | $25,000 |
| University of Michigan Dearborn | Dearborn, MI | Education | $25,000 |
| Macomb Macomb County Community College Foundation | Warren, MI | Education | $25,000 |
| Honoring the Sacrifice | Ooltewah, TN | Gen charitable | $24,000 |
| St Jude's Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | Medical | $15,000 |
| Genesee County Education Foundation | Flint, MI | Education | $10,500 |
| The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | Civic | $10,000 |
| Pathways Inc | Birmingham, AL | Gen charitable | $10,000 |
| YWCA of Central Alabama | Birmingham, AL | Gen charitable | $8,000 |
| Cleveland Korean Presbyterian Church | Cleveland, OH | Religious | $7,500 |
| Garrets Place Life Skills Center for Autism | Burton, MI | Medical | $7,000 |
| Wigs for Kids | St Clair Shores, MI | General charitable | $6,500 |
| International Foundation for Ewha Women's Univ | New York, NY | Education | $6,000 |
| Alaqua Animal Refuge | Freeport, FL | Animal welfare | $5,000 |
| Tail Waggers 1990 | Livonia, MI | Animal welfare | $5,000 |
| Society for the Reinstitutionalzation of Storytelling | Detroit, MI | Arts | $5,000 |
| Detroit Athletic Club Foundation | Detroit, MI | Gen charitable | $5,000 |
| Wings of Rescue | Van Nuys, CA | Animal welfare | $4,000 |
| Henry Ford College Foundation | Dearborn, MI | Education | $3,500 |
| Yes Center Inc | Grand Ledge, MI | Gen charitable | $3,500 |
| Ewha Educational Foundation | Glendale, CA | Educational | $3,000 |
| National Alopecia Areata | San Rafael, CA | Medical | $2,000 |
| Theta Tau Educational Foundation | Austin, TX | Education | $2,000 |
| Smokey Acres | Brighton, MI | Animal welfare | $2,000 |
| Crossbridge to Recovery | New Boston, MI | Educational | $2,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | Education | $2,000 |
| God's Anounted | Macomb, MI | General charitable | $2,000 |
| American Cornerstoneinstitute Inc | Washington, DC | Educational | $2,000 |
| The Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | Educational | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $400,000 | 33 |
| 2024 | $400,000 | 34 |
| 2023 | $400,000 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612259349100136
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2766137
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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