S Gary Spicer Sr Foundation
Preselected recipients only
S Gary Spicer Sr Foundation is a private foundation in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,400 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $6,000. 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$47,400
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was down from $108,072 the year before.
60% of its 2025 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 | $91,944 | 37 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $108,072 | 41 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $47,400 | 43 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
S Gary Spicer Sr 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 S Gary Spicer Sr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 32 | $38,250 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $250 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $200 |
| Colorado | 1 | $100 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Athletic Club | Military boxing event | $6,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Memorial Church | General support. | $5,600 |
| Michigan State University | Law school. And scholarship. | $3,500 |
| Athena Foundation | General support. | $2,500 |
| Children's Movement of Florida the | General support. | $2,500 |
| Wayne State University | Mike ilitch school of business mentorship. | $2,500 |
| Adrian College | General support | $2,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | General support. | $2,000 |
| St James Catholic Church | General support. | $2,000 |
| The Kirk H and Joann P Gibson Family Foundation for Parkinson's Research | General support. | $2,000 |
| Alpha Tau Omega Foundation | General support. | $1,000 |
| Charles H Wright Museum | General support. | $1,000 |
| De la Salle Collegiate High School | General support. | $1,000 |
| Gettysburg College | General support. | $1,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society | General support. | $1,000 |
| Grosse Pointe South High School | Athletics | $1,000 |
| Grosse Pointe War Memorial | General support. | $1,000 |
| Jalen Rose Leadership Academy | General support. | $1,000 |
| University Liggett School | General support. | $1,000 |
| University of Cincinnati | Scholarship fund. | $1,000 |
| University of Detroit Mercy | Debusschere scholarship fund | $1,000 |
| Wayne State University | Scholarship fund. | $1,000 |
| Waynesburg University | Endowment scholarship. | $1,000 |
| Beyond Basics | General support. | $500 |
| University of Michigan | Botanical gardens. | $300 |
| Austin Catholic High School | General support. | $250 |
| Catholic Foundation of Michigan | St. Martin de porres scholarship | $250 |
| Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist | General support | $250 |
| Right to Life Michigan | General support. | $250 |
| Rose Hill Center | General support. | $250 |
| Brother Rice High School | General support. | $200 |
| Detroit Goodfellows | General support. | $200 |
| Uncf | General support. | $200 |
| Barack Obama Foundation | General support. | $150 |
| Belle Isle Conservancy | General support. | $150 |
| Kids Without Cancer | General support. | $150 |
| American Indian College Fund | General support. | $100 |
| Father Fred Foundation | General support. | $100 |
| Grosse Pointe Library Foundation | General support. | $100 |
| Hillsdale College | General support. | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- S Gary Spicer Sr
- Leah Haffey
- Alan Trammell
Questions people ask
Does S Gary Spicer Sr Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does S Gary Spicer Sr Foundation give?
$47,400 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs S Gary Spicer Sr Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists S Gary Spicer Sr (President), Leah Haffey (Secretary) and Alan Trammell (Treasurer).
What does S Gary Spicer Sr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.