Brightening Lives, One Child at a Time
The Joe and Nora Barbat Family Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of children in Southeast Michigan through charitable giving, community partnerships, and events. Join us in making a difference.
Building Brighter Futures for Children in Need
The Joe and Nora Barbat Family Foundation works alongside the Children's Foundation of Michigan to create lasting impact for kids across Southeast Michigan. Through charitable giving, sponsored events, and community partnerships, we direct support where it's needed most — and make it easy for others to do the same.
Children First. Community Always.
The Joe and Nora Barbat Family Foundation gives back to Southeast Michigan through charitable partnerships, events, and direct donations to organizations making real differences for kids.
Supporting organizations that put children first
Directing donations to the Children's Foundation of Michigan, funding programs that improve the physical and mental health of kids across the state.
Turning shared experiences into meaningful impact
From charity events at Wabeek Country Club to sponsored community gatherings, our foundation creates moments that raise both funds and awarenes
Every meal is an opportunity to give
Through Prime Concepts Detroit's restaurants, guests can donate directly to the Children's Foundation of Michigan — right from their receipt or menu.
Impact
The Joe and Nora Barbat Family Foundation was built on a simple belief: those who have the means to give back should. Joe and Nora Barbat have spent decades building businesses and a life in Southeast Michigan. Our family foundation is how that success is returned to the community that supported it. Our primary charitable partner is the Children's Foundation of Michigan, an organization dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of kids across the state. Every dollar raised through our events, restaurant partnerships, and direct giving flows toward that mission.We host charity events, sponsor community initiatives, and work with nonprofit organizations throughout Southeast Michigan. And through Prime Concepts Detroit's restaurants, we've made giving as simple as scanning a code at the table. This is ongoing work. Not a one-time gesture.
Our Family
The foundation bears our name because this work is personal. Everything we do is for the next generation — starting with our own.
Joe built his career in Southeast Michigan and has spent the last decade expanding his vision beyond business — into the community that helped shape it.
Nora brings the heart behind the foundation's mission, leading its charitable direction and keeping family at the center of every decision.
The reason behind it all
Support Children in Need Today
Your donation can make a difference in the lives of children in need.
FAQs
Find answers to common questions about the Joe and Nora Barbat Family Foundation and how you can get involved.
JANBFF is a philanthropic foundation founded by Joe and Nora Barbat of Barbat Holdings. We support children across Southeast Michigan through charitable giving, community events, and partnerships with organizations dedicated to improving kids' lives — including our primary partner, the Children's Foundation of Michigan.
The easiest way is to donate directly to the Children's Foundation of Michigan through any of our Prime Concepts Detroit restaurant locations — just scan the QR code on your receipt or menu. You can also attend our charity events or follow along here to stay updated on what we're supporting.
We support nonprofit organizations and charitable initiatives throughout Southeast Michigan with a focus on children's health and wellbeing. Our primary giving partner is the Children's Foundation of Michigan, and we regularly sponsor community events and fundraisers aligned with that mission.
Scan the QR code at any Prime Concepts Detroit restaurant, or donate directly at yourchildrensfoundation.org.
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