Freeman-Spicer Charities
Accepts applications
Freeman-Spicer Charities is a private foundation in Bloomington, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $6,073 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $202 and the largest $1,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6,073
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$202
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$300,200
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was down from $11,900 the year before.
46% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11,900 | 32 | $269,428 |
| 2024 | $6,073 | 28 | $300,200 |
How to apply
| Contact | Alison Leslie 1812 E Bethel Lane, Bloomington, IN 47408 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (812) 929-2080 |
| What to submit | General request noting amount requested & exempt organization status |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Freeman-Spicer Charities funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 23 | $5,133 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250 |
| Michigan | 1 | $250 |
| New York | 2 | $240 |
| Colorado | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westfield Education Foundation Westfield Education Foundation | General operating | $1,000 |
| South Bend Alumni Association South Bend Alumni Association | General operating | $407 |
| Mother Hubbard's Cupboard Mother Hubbard's Cupboard | General operating | $259 |
| American Red Cross American Red Cross | General operating | $250 |
| Bissell Pet Foundation Bissell Pet Foundation | General operating | $250 |
| Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity | General operating | $250 |
| Hamilton Cty Harvest Food Bank Hamilton Cty Harvest Food Bank | General operating | $250 |
| Kindness to Prevent Blindness Kindness to Prevent Blindness | General operating | $250 |
| Paws Wings & Other Things Paws Wings & Other Things | General operating | $250 |
| Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood | General operating | $250 |
| St Joe County Public Library St Joe County Public Library | General operating | $250 |
| World Central Kitchen World Central Kitchen | General operating | $250 |
| Little Wish Foundation Little Wish Foundation | General operating | $206 |
| Jewish Welfare Fund of Greater Indy Jewish Welfare Fund of Geater Indy | General operating | $203 |
| Christmas Commandos Christmas Commandos | General operating | $200 |
| Indy Book Project Indy Book Project | General operating | $200 |
| Midwest Food Bank Midwest Food Bank | General operating | $200 |
| Doctors Without Borders Doctors Without Borders | General operating | $140 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington | General operating | $104 |
| Westfield Athletic Association Westfield Athletic Association | General operating | $104 |
| Candles Holocaust Museum Candles Holocaust Museum | General operating | $100 |
| Humane Society of St Joseph County Humane Society of St Joseph County | General operating | $100 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Indy Jewish Federation of Greater Indy | General operating | $100 |
| Michiana Jewish Historical Society Michiana Jewish Historical Society | General operating | $100 |
| My Sisters Closet My Sisters Closet | General operating | $100 |
| Sappy Moffitt Field Foundation Sappy Moffitt Field Foundation | General operating | $100 |
| UNICEF USA UNICEF USA | General operating | $100 |
| Wfyi Public Media Wfyi Public Media | General operating | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Alison Leslie
- Edward C Levy
- Susan Levy
Questions people ask
Does Freeman-Spicer Charities accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Freeman-Spicer Charities give?
$6,073 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $202.
Who runs Freeman-Spicer Charities?
Its 2024 filing lists Alison Leslie (President), Edward C Levy (Treasurer) and Susan Levy (Secretary).
What does Freeman-Spicer Charities fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and faith communities.