The Shirley K Schlafer Foundation
Invitation OnlyBirmingham, Michigan · EIN 38-2637259 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$314K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Emerging scholars and women's health innovation fund | $193,500 |
| North Star Reach | Pinckney, MI | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Ann Arbor, MI | Charitable; reproductive health care | $50,000 |
| Cranbrook Schools | Bloomfield Hills, MI | Charitable; scholarships | $10,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit | Detroit, MI | Charitable; museum maintenance & education | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $313,500 | 5 |
| 2023 | $386,150 | 9 |
| 2022 | $1,874,250 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640349349100404
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2637259
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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