Suzanne Sloat & Ray Okonski Foundation
Invitation OnlyDearborn Heights, Michigan · EIN 38-3352871 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$38K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$650K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
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
16% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polish Century Heritage Foundation | Warren, MI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| University of Michigan | Dearborn, MI | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| National Polish American Sports Hall of Fame | Madison Heights, MI | Mission and scholarships | $4,000 |
| St Edith Catholic School | Livonia, MI | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Catholic Foundation of Michigan | Bloomfield, MI | Support org mission | $3,250 |
| Polish Century Heritage Foundation | Warren, MI | Support org mission | $3,000 |
| American Polish Cultural Society | Troy, MI | Support org mission | $2,000 |
| Angel Horses | Hastings, MT | Support org's mission | $1,000 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | Detroit, MI | Support org's mission | $1,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Support org's mission | $1,000 |
| Dementia Society of America | Doylestown, PA | Support org's mission | $1,000 |
| Friends of Polish Art | Berkley, MI | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Polish American Congress of Michigan | Hamtramck, MI | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Thunder Chickens Robotic Club | Rochester Hills, MI | Support org's mission | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation of America | New York, NY | Support org's mission | $500 |
| Club Filarets - Polish Singers Alliance of America Inc | Macomb, MI | Support org's mission | $500 |
| Diocese of Saginaw | Saginaw, MI | Support org's mission | $500 |
| Easter Seals | Grand Rapids, MI | Support org's mission | $500 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Support org's mission | $500 |
| Lennon Center | Dearborn, MI | Support org mission | $500 |
| Little Traverse Conservancey | Harbor Springs, MI | Support org mission | $500 |
| Delta College Foundation | University Center, MI | Scholarships | $250 |
| Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit | Dearborn, MI | Support org's mission | $250 |
| St Anselm Catholic Church | Dearborn Heights, MI | Support org's mission | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,500 | 24 |
| 2024 | $29,600 | 20 |
| 2023 | $29,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612649349100426
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3352871
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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