Mary I McLeod Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mary I McLeod Foundation is a private foundation in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $191,350 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $18,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$191,350
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$134,476
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $141,122 the year before.
35% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $248,885 | 26 | $201,019 |
| 2024 | $141,122 | 22 | $190,546 |
| 2025 | $191,350 | 30 | $134,476 |
How to apply
Mary I McLeod Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Mary I McLeod Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Michigan. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 25 | $162,750 |
| Florida | 1 | $13,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $4,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grosse Pointe Memorial Church | General support | $18,000 |
| The Helm Meals on Wheels | General support | $18,000 |
| Children's Movement of Florida | General support. | $13,500 |
| Grosse Pointe Theater | General support. | $12,500 |
| Mercy High School | General support. | $10,000 |
| Shaw Festival Foundation | General support. | $10,000 |
| University of Detroit Mercy | General support. | $10,000 |
| Wayne State University | Mcleod scholarship fund. | $9,500 |
| Grosse Pointe South High School | General support | $8,000 |
| Say Detroit | General support. | $8,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Library Foundation | General support. | $6,250 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | General support | $6,000 |
| Grosse Pointe War Memorial | General support. | $6,000 |
| Michigan State University | School of journalism | $6,000 |
| Neighborhood Club | General support. | $6,000 |
| Regina High School | General support | $6,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society | General support. | $5,000 |
| University of Detroit Mercy | Athletics | $4,500 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind | General support | $4,000 |
| Marian High School | General support. | $4,000 |
| Individual | Rev garrett & rev sarah mostowski scholarship | $4,000 |
| Wayne State University | Athletics. | $4,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | General support | $3,500 |
| Michigan State University | La & dan dickerson broadcast sports journalism | $3,000 |
| Michigan Humane Society | General support. | $2,000 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | General support. | $1,000 |
| Fort Street Presbyterian | General support | $1,000 |
| Pilots to the Rescue | General support | $1,000 |
| Ted Lindsay Foundation | General support | $500 |
| American Heart Association | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- S Gary Spicer Sr
- Leah Haffey
- John Mabley
Questions people ask
Does Mary I McLeod Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mary I McLeod Foundation give?
$191,350 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Mary I McLeod Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists S Gary Spicer Sr (President / Trustee), Leah Haffey (Secretary / Trustee) and John Mabley (Treasurer / Trustee).
What does Mary I McLeod Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and faith communities.