Molinello Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBerkley, Michigan · EIN 38-3494266 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.4M
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$32.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $50,000.
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
5% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Research and treatment of pediatric cancer and diseases, and support services for the families | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross | Detroit, MI | Disaster/Emergency support services | $70,000 |
| Angels' Place | Southfield, MI | Provide homes and services for individuals with developmental disabilities | $70,000 |
| Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute | Detroit, MI | Research and healthcare support for those with cancer | $70,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest | Oak Park, MI | Provide food for those in need | $70,000 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind | Rochester, MI | Guide dogs and support services for the blind | $70,000 |
| Salvation Army | Royal Oak, MI | Services for physical, emotional and spiritual needs | $70,000 |
| Pope Francis Center | Detroit, MI | Support services for the homeless | $60,000 |
| South Oakland Citizens for the Homeless | Royal Oak, MI | Daytime homeless shelter and support services | $55,000 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | Detroit, MI | Food and spiritual services for those in need | $50,000 |
| Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries | Detroit, MI | Shelter for the homeless, medical, emotional, educational and job support services | $50,000 |
| Penrickton Center for Blind Children | Taylor, MI | Care and education for blind and disabled children | $50,000 |
| Rose Hill Center Inc | Holly, MI | Residential treatment program for those with mental illness | $45,000 |
| The Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit | Pontiac, MI | Provides furniture for families in need | $45,000 |
| Cass Community Social Services | Detroit, MI | Food, health, housing and job services for those in need | $35,000 |
| Covenant House Michigan | Detroit, MI | Housing and support services for at-risk and homeless youth | $35,000 |
| The Empowerment Plan | Detroit, MI | Employs and provides sleeping bag coats for the homeless | $35,000 |
| Detroit Cristo Rey High School Inc | Detroit, MI | Catholic education for those in need | $30,000 |
| Gildas Club Metro Detroit | Royal Oak, MI | Cancer support services | $30,000 |
| Judson Center Inc | Farmington Hills, MI | Autism, child and family services, disability and mental health services | $30,000 |
| On My Own of Michigan Inc | Troy, MI | AIDS those with intellectual developmental disabilities | $30,000 |
| Samaritas | Detroit, MI | Adoption, foster care, care for the elderly and disabled, and refugee resettlement services | $30,000 |
| Beds 4 Kids | Oak Park, MI | Provides children's beds to those in need and in foster care | $25,000 |
| Common Ground | Bingham Farms, MI | Mental health services | $25,000 |
| Sisters of Mary Reparatrix | Southgate, MI | Care for elderly catholic nuns and mission work | $25,000 |
| The Pink Fund | Bloomfield Hills, MI | Provides financial aid to breast cancer patients to help meet basic needs | $25,000 |
| World Medical Relief Inc | Southfield, MI | Supplies, programs and services for those in need | $25,000 |
| Wave Project | Clinton Twp, MI | Provides mobile showers to those in need | $20,000 |
| The Als Association - Michigan Chapter | St Paul, MN | Discover treatment and cure for als and services for those affected by als | $15,000 |
| Detroit Institute for Children | Detroit, MI | Educational services for special needs children | $10,000 |
| Grace Centers of Hope | Pontiac, MI | Christian long-term residential treatment programs for homeless and addicted persons | $10,000 |
| Hospitality House | Commerce Township, MI | Provides food and necessities to those in need | $10,000 |
| Humble Design Inc | Southfield, MI | Design and furnishing of homes for those emerging from homelessness | $10,000 |
| New Day Foundation for Families Fighting Cancer | Rochester Hills, MI | Provides financial and emotional assistance to families facing cancer | $10,000 |
| Reaching Higher Inc | Brighton, MI | Education and empowerment of children | $10,000 |
| St Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center | Detroit, MI | Educational services for at-risk children and adults | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,360,000 | 36 |
| 2024 | $1,200,000 | 32 |
| 2023 | $1,230,000 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349102347
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3494266
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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