Joe and Pamela Kay Foundation
Invitation OnlyRochester, Michigan · EIN 84-2302048 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$462K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$7.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $20,000.
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
18% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne State University | Detroit, MI | General support | $200,000 |
| Beyond Basics | Farmington Hills, MI | General support | $50,000 |
| Detroit Goodfellows | Detroit, MI | General support | $50,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest | Oak Park, MI | General support | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Rochester | Rochester, MI | For veteran tribute pavers | $22,800 |
| Justice for Lily | Metamora, MI | General support | $20,000 |
| New Wine Ministries | Waterford, MI | General support | $20,000 |
| Brilliant Detriot | Detroit, MI | General support | $10,000 |
| Detroit Pbs | Wixom, MI | General support | $10,000 |
| Innocence Project | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center | Birmingham, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Lace Up Detroit | Northville, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Histiocytosis Association | Pitman, NJ | General support | $2,000 |
| Mission Oakland | Pontiac, MI | For deputy reckling | $2,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research | New York, NY | In memory of alfred bonnell | $1,000 |
| Michigan Public | Ann Arbor, MI | General support | $1,000 |
| Wdet 1019 Fm | Detroit, MI | General support | $1,000 |
| 5 Gyres Institute | Santa Monica, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| The Greening of Detroit | Detroit, MI | General support | $1,000 |
| Rochester Symphony Orchestra | Rochester, MI | General support | $250 |
| The Friends of Rochester Hills Public Library | Rochester, MI | General support | $250 |
| Michigan Animal Rescue League | Pontiac, MI | In memory of marjorie carels | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $462,500 | 22 |
| 2023 | $404,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532589349100328
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-2302048
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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