Jewish War Veterans-Michigan
Charles Kaye (Z"L) Scholarship Foundation

The Jewish War Veterans Department of Michigan -- Charles Kaye (Z"L) Scholarship Foundation (JWV-MI -- Kaye Foundation) is a cooperative effort of the family of Charles Kaye (Z"L) and Michigan Jewish Veterans. Founded in 2025 with a generous legacy gift by the family of Charles Kaye (Z"L) and further supplemented by gifts from Jewish Veterans, organizations, and community leaders, the Foundation is a Michigan Corporation and an Internal Revenue Service-recognized public charity.

About the Jewish War Veterans of the USA, Department of Michigan

Jewish War Veterans of the USA (JWV), chartered in 1896, is the oldest active Veterans Service Organization in the United States. JWV Department of Michigan was chartered in July, 1940. The Department helps Veterans through advocacy for better clinics, hospitals, Veterans homes, and Michigan Veteran-friendly legislation. Its members volunteer at Veterans facilities, support local Veteran activities, help maintain Veteran plots in local Jewish cemeteries, and provide scholarships to Michigan Jewish Veterans and their direct descendants.

Perhaps its most important activity is educating the general community about contributions of Jews to the U.S. military services. Members participate in parades and other events to continually remind people that Jews serve this country, and that some of them paid the ultimate price. In Michigan, it is the Jewish Voice for Veterans and Veteran's Voice for Jews.

The JWV-MI -- Kaye Foundation is a distinct entity separate from the JWV Department of Michigan and Jewish War Veterans of the USA. The use of the identification "JWV-MI" in the title and other branding of the Foundation pays homage to the long and dedicated service and association of Charles Kaye (Z"L) to Jewish Veterans in Michigan.

 

About Charles Kaye (Z"L)

Charles Kaye (Z"L) was a proud Detroiter and Veteran of World War II. His commitment to education lives on through several scholarships with Wayne State University and the University of Michigan. A past Post Commander within the Department of Michigan, Charles Kaye (Z"L) was ever mindful of the contributions and accomplishments of America's Greatest Generation.

Charles Kaye landed on Normandy's Utah Beach on June 7, 1944 and was awarded the Bronze Star for actions against the German Army as he fought across Europe on his way to the Battle of the Bulge. He received the Purple Heart as a result of wounds suffered in the Ardennes in December 1944. Following World War II, Mr. Kaye became a Certified Public Accountant. He married, raised a family, and practiced in the metro-Detroit area until passing in 2012. In 2010, France bestowed one of its highest honors on him by naming Mr. Kaye a "Chevalier" of the Legion of Honor. His family is honored to continue giving Scholarships in his memory.

 

About the JWV-MI -- Kaye Scholarship Foundation

The JWV-MI -- Kaye Foundation promotes post-secondary school education of Michigan residents that identify as Jewish, are currently serving in the US Armed Forces (to include active duty, active duty for training, current membership in National Guard or any Reserve Component, or contracted through the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) to complete all requirements to receive a commision), are honorably discharged veterans of any component ot the uniformed services of the USA (ie: US Army, US Marine Corps, US Navy, US Air Force, US Space Force, or US Coast Guard), or are lineal descendants of Jewish veterans. Scholarships recognize academic and leadership excellence among Jewish students, encourage commitment to and service in the Nation’s armed forces, and encourage membership in the Department of Michigan of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America.

Separate scholarships are offered to best qualified applicants who are either (1) accepted by and committed to attend a four-year degree-producing college or (2) accepted by and committed to attend a trade school/vocational school/community college in a program accredited by the Council on Occupational Education resulting in certification in skilled trades.

The deadline for submission of applications is April 30. Recipients will be notified by June 15, and awards will be announced not later than June 30. Awards will be distributed directly to the school the awardee will attend. Failure to meet standards of the institution in which enrolled in the academic year for which the scholarship grant is made may require pay-back of the grant in its entirety.

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  1. Scholarship Grants Available in 2026
  2. Frequently Asked Questions
  3. Printable Scholarship Grant Application
  4. Donate by Check to the JWV-MI -- Kaye Scholarship Foundation
  5. Donate by Credit Card to the JWV-MI -- Kaye Scholarship Foundation
  6. Officers of the JWV-MI -- Kaye Scholarship Foundation
  7. Contact the JWV-MI -- Kaye Scholarship Foundation

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The Internal Revenue Service has determined that the JWV-MI -- Kaye Foundation is exempt from
federal income tax under IRC § 501(c)(3). The EIN is 33-4866149.

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Scholarship Grants Available in 2026

For academic year 2026-2027 the Foundation intends to award separate scholarships to best qualified applicants as follows:

  1. At least one JWV-MI--Charles Kaye (Z"L) Scholarship for $2,500 to a Michigan Jewish student accepted by and committed to attend a 4-year degree-producing college.
  2. At least one JWV-MI--Charles Kaye (Z"L) Scholarship for $2,500 to a Michigan Jewish student accepted by and committed to attend a trade school/vocational school/community college in a program accredited by the Council on Occupational Education resulting in certification in skilled trades.
  3. One Judge Lawrence and Estelle Gubow (Z"L) Scholarship for $1,000 to a Michigan Jewish High School senior accepted by and committed to attend a 4-year degree-producing college/university.

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Donate by Check to the JWV-MI -- KAYE Foundation

JWV-MI -- Kaye Foundation accepts donations by credit or debit card, or by mailed envelope. To donate to the Foundation by credit or debit card, click here.

To donate by mailed envelope, make your check payable to: JWV-MI -- Kaye Foundation.
Address your envelope to:
   JWV Department of Michigan
   Attention: JWV-MI -- Kaye Foundation
   P.O. Box 725066
   Berkley, Michigan     48072-9998

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Officers of the JWV-MI -- Kaye Foundation

Office Name Email Link

President

Mark Weiss

President

Vice President

Bill Glogower

Vice President

Secretary

Donald F. Schenk

Secretary

Treasurer

Lawrence Berry

Treasurer

Director #1

Mark Reed

Director #1

Director #2

Michael Breshgold

Director #2

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Contact the JWV-MI -- Kaye Foundation

Leave a message for the JWV-MI -- Kaye Foundation at cell phone number 248-855-5085, or send us an email.

Send U.S. Postal Service mail to:
    JWV Department of Michigan
    Attention: JWV-MI -- Kaye Foundation Secretary
    P.O. Box 725066
    Berkley, MI     48072-9998

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