Providing the first opportunity can change a person's life forever.

Applebaum Family Philanthropy advances the enduring example of Mr. Eugene Applebaum’s legacy of enriching lives and communities across Southeast Michigan.

Applebaum family Philanthropy

Focus Areas

Driven by a deep commitment to developing future leaders who will shape and strengthen our world, we focus our efforts across four key areas: Arts & Culture, Health & Medical Research, Education, and Jewish Community.

Arts & Culture

Strengthening Detroit’s arts and cultural community to ensure its vibrancy.

Health & Medical Research

Advancing innovative care and training to improve quality of life.

Education

Creating pathways to learning, leadership, and entrepreneurship for real-world growth

Jewish Community

Enriching Jewish life and identity for people of all ages.

Applebaum Fellows

Opening doors for tomorrow’s entrepreneurial leaders.

The centerpiece of Applebaum Family Philanthropy is the Applebaum Fellows Program, providing opportunities for young people to inspire entrepreneurship, independence, and leadership.

Who we are

A Legacy That Continues to Shape the Future

Applebaum Family Philanthropy follows in Eugene Applebaum’s footsteps, making deep and lasting imprints with many of the organizations and efforts to which he devoted much of his energy and philanthropy.

Spotlight Story

Shaping Detroit’s Future: Applebaum Fellows in Action

This year’s cohort of Fellows is making a direct impact through hands-on community engagement and leadership development.