Funding search · EIN 817061598 · Birmingham, MI

George M and Jo Elyn Nyman

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

74
grants reported
$811,250
total given
2022–2024
filing years
$2,500
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 20222024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

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Top recipients

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  • University of Michigan2 grants · $300,000
  • Jewish Fed of Metro Detroit3 grants · $136,000
  • Detroit Institute of Art3 grants · $83,550
  • Aclu Fund of Michigan3 grants · $45,000
  • Hebrew Free Loan3 grants · $40,000
  • Urban Communications Group1 grant · $25,000
  • Detroit Symphony Orchestra1 grant · $15,000
  • Detroit Crime Commission2 grants · $15,000
  • Holocaust Memorial Center (Zekelman)3 grants · $15,000
  • Jewish Community Center3 grants · $12,500

Giving over time

$191,700
2022
$294,200
2023
$325,350
2024

Grant history

All 74 reported grants, largest first.

  • $150,000

    University of Michigan · Ann Arbor, MI · 2024

    Higher education

  • $150,000

    University of Michigan · Ann Arbor, MI · 2023

    Higher education

  • $52,000

    Jewish Fed of Metro Detroit · Bloomfield Hills, MI · 2022

    Community outreach

  • $42,000

    Jewish Fed of Metro Detroit · Bloomfield Hills, MI · 2024

    Community outreach

  • $42,000

    Jewish Fed of Metro Detroit · Bloomfield Hills, MI · 2023

    Community outreach

  • $29,200

    Detroit Institute of Art · Detroit, MI · 2022

    Community art museum

  • $27,200

    Detroit Institute of Art · Detroit, MI · 2023

    Community art museum

  • $27,150

    Detroit Institute of Art · Detroit, MI · 2024

    Community art museum

  • $25,000

    Urban Communications Group · Birmingham, MI · 2022

    Media foundation for educational films, videos and other media

  • $20,000

    Aclu Fund of Michigan · Detroit, MI · 2022

    Defense of civil liberties

  • $20,000

    Hebrew Free Loan · Bloomfield Hills, MI · 2022

    Interest free loans to the jewish community

  • $15,000

    Aclu Fund of Michigan · Detroit, MI · 2024

    Defense of civil liberties

  • $15,000

    Detroit Symphony Orchestra · Detroit, MI · 2024

    Performing arts

  • $10,000

    Hebrew Free Loan · Bloomfield Hills, MI · 2024

    Interest free loans to the jewish community

  • $10,000

    Aclu Fund of Michigan · Detroit, MI · 2023

    Defense of civil liberties

  • $10,000

    Hebrew Free Loan · Bloomfield Hills, MI · 2023

    Interest free loans to the jewish community

  • $10,000

    Detroit Crime Commission · Southfield, MI · 2022

    Public safety

  • $7,500

    Jewish Community Center · West Bloomfield, MI · 2022

    Physical, social, spiritual and educational programs and community

  • $5,000

    Detroit Public Television · Wixom, MI · 2024

    Public television

  • $5,000

    Detroit Riverfront Conservancy · Detroit, MI · 2024

    Community restoration

  • $5,000

    Holocaust Memorial Center (Zekelman) · Farmington Hills, MI · 2024

    Holocaust museum

  • $5,000

    Jewish Family Services · Oak Park, MI · 2024

    Jewsih community services

  • $5,000

    Michigan Opera Theater · Detroit, MI · 2024

    Performing arts

  • $5,000

    Michigan Radio 909 Wrcj · Ann Arbor, MI · 2024

    Public radio

  • $5,000

    Orchards Childrens Services · Southfield, MI · 2024

    Services to children and families

  • $5,000

    City Sculpture · Detroit, MI · 2023

    Local art and artist support

  • $5,000

    Detroit Crime Commission · Southfield, MI · 2023

    Public safety

  • $5,000

    Detroit Opera Theatre · Detroit, MI · 2023

    Performing arts

  • $5,000

    Detroit Public Television · Wixom, MI · 2023

    Public television

  • $5,000

    Federation of Metro Detroit · Bloomfield Hills, MI · 2023

    Community services

  • $5,000

    Holocaust Memorial Center (Zekelman) · Farmington Hills, MI · 2023

    Holocaust museum

  • $5,000

    Detroit Rescue Mission · Detroit, MI · 2022

    Outreach for the abused and disadvantaged

  • $5,000

    Holocaust Memorial Center (Zekelman) · Farmington Hills, MI · 2022

    Holocaust museum

  • $4,000

    Michigan Opera Theatre · Detroit, MI · 2022

    Performing arts

  • $3,000

    University of Miami · Coral Gables, FL · 2023

    Higher education

  • $2,500

    Detroit Jewish Film Festival · West Bloomfield, MI · 2024

    Support of the jewsih film and theater programs

  • $2,500

    Gersher Human Services · Southfield, MI · 2024

    Career development, behavioral health and residential services

  • $2,500

    Jewish Community Center · West Bloomfield, MI · 2024

    Physical, social, spiritual and educational programs and community

  • $2,500

    The Friendship Circle · West Bloomfield Twp, MI · 2024

    Support for individuals with speacial needs

  • $2,500

    Tucson Museum of Art · Tucson, AZ · 2024

    Art museum

  • $2,500

    Detroit Riverfront Conservancy · Detroit, MI · 2023

    Community restoration

  • $2,500

    Jewish Community Center · West Bloomfield, MI · 2023

    Physical, social, spiritual and educational programs and community

  • $2,500

    Detroit Public Television · Wixom, MI · 2022

    Public television

  • $2,500

    Tucson Museum of Art · Tucson, AZ · 2022

    Art museum

  • $2,000

    Alternatives for Girls · Detroit, MI · 2024

    Shelter and crisis support

  • $2,000

    Detroit Rescue Mission · Detroit, MI · 2024

    Outreach for the abused and disadvantaged

  • $2,000

    Forgotten Harvest · Oak Park, MI · 2024

    Food bank

  • $2,000

    Gleaners Oakland · Detroit, MI · 2024

    Food bank

  • $2,000

    Hillel · Ann Arbor, MI · 2024

    Jewish student support

  • $2,000

    Lighthouse · Pontiac, MI · 2024

    Community services

  • $2,000

    Lighthouse · Pontiac, MI · 2023

    Community services

  • $2,000

    Michigan Radio 909 Wrcj · Ann Arbor, MI · 2023

    Public radio

  • $2,000

    Orchards Childrens Services · Southfield, MI · 2023

    Services to children and families

  • $2,000

    Tucson Museum of Art · Tucson, AZ · 2023

    Art museum

  • $2,000

    Wildlife Conservation Society · Bronx, NY · 2023

    Protection and rehabilitation of wildlife

  • $2,000

    Forgotten Harvest · Oak Park, MI · 2022

    Food bank

  • $2,000

    Gleaners Oakland · Detroit, MI · 2022

    Food bank

  • $2,000

    Michigan Radio · Ann Arbor, MI · 2022

    Public radio

  • $1,500

    Far Conservatory · Birmingham, MI · 2024

    Assistance for people with disabilities

  • $1,200

    National Council of Jewish Women (Ncjw) · Southfield, MI · 2024

    Outreach for social needs and community services

  • $1,000

    Cranbrook Art Museum · Bloomfield Hills, MI · 2024

    Art museum

  • $1,000

    Little Traverse Conservancy · Harbor Springs, MI · 2024

    Land protection for northern michigan

  • $1,000

    Wdet Detroit Public Radio · Detroit, MI · 2024

    Public radio

  • $1,000

    Yad Ezra · Berkley, MI · 2024

    Food bank

  • $1,000

    Aspca · New York, NY · 2023

    Prevention of animal cruelty

  • $1,000

    Cranbrook Art Museum · Bloomfield Hills, MI · 2023

    Art museum

  • $1,000

    Detroit Rescue Mission · Detroit, MI · 2023

    Outreach for the abused and disadvantaged

  • $1,000

    Forgotten Harvest · Oak Park, MI · 2023

    Food bank

  • $1,000

    Gleaners Oakland · Detroit, MI · 2023

    Food bank

  • $1,000

    Hillel · Ann Arbor, MI · 2023

    Jewish student support

  • $1,000

    Metro Food Rescue · West Bloomfield, MI · 2023

    Food bank

  • $1,000

    Cranbrook Art Museum · Bloomfield Hills, MI · 2022

    Art museum

  • $1,000

    Detroit Riverfront Conservancy · Detroit, MI · 2022

    Community restoration

  • $1,000

    Hcam - Health Care Association of Mi · Lansing, MI · 2022

    Organization to support health care providers

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV, as filed by the foundation. These are grants already paid — a record of what this funder backs, not an open call.