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Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation

West Bloomfield, Michigan  ·  EIN 205838578  ·  Private foundation

Based in West Bloomfield, Michigan, Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation has awarded $17.2M across 314 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Detroit Employment Solutions Corp. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$3.9M
Indexed giving (FY2025)
$160.4M
Assets (FY2025)
314
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation funds

Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on youth development.

Youth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Detroit Employment Solutions Corp
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
Detroit, MI$500K2020
Gleaners Community Food Bank
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Detroit, MI$475K2022
Gleaners Community Food Bank
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Detroit, MI$400K2024

How to apply for funding from Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation

Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at dresnerfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation

Does Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation accept grant applications?
Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation fund?
Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation's grants focus on youth development. Example recipients include Detroit Employment Solutions Corp, Gleaners Community Food Bank. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation give in grants?
Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $3.9M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $17.2M over 314 grants.
Where is Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation located?
Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation is based in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 205838578.
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About this profile. This page is built from Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.