Our Mission
The DeRoy Testamentary Foundation’s mission is to provide funding support for organizations that improve the quality of life and promote the well-being of individuals in our community.
Our Focus
Adult Welfare
Arts & Culture
Community Enrichment
Children, Youth and Families
Education
Healthcare
Foundation Board
Julie Rodecker
President, Chairperson
of the Board of Trustees
Gregg Watkins
Vice President, Treasurer, and Trustee
Ryan Smith
Secretary, Program Officer, and Trustee
Barbara Skalski
Executive Assistant
Our Story
In 1946, Helen established the Helen L. DeRoy Foundation, when it was uncommon to have a family foundation. Though women didn’t keep their maiden name at that time, Helen used the first initial of her maiden name as her middle name. She was always insistent that she be addressed as Helen L. DeRoy in correspondence and articles. When she passed away in 1977 the DeRoy Testamentary Foundation was created and continues her good work to this day with a primary focus of improving the lives of those in the metropolitan Detroit area.
Helen L. DeRoy