Saginaw Society for Crippled
Accepts applications
Saginaw Society for Crippled is a private foundation in Saginaw, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,213 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,032 and the largest $9,774. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$40,213
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$5,032
- Largest grant$9,774
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $43,847 the year before.
50% 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 | $43,558 | 8 | $903,372 |
| 2024 | $43,847 | 8 | $960,933 |
| 2025 | $40,213 | 8 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Laura Biggins 999 S Washington Ave, Saginaw, MI 48601 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (989) 497-6404, lbiggins@garberauto.com |
| What to submit | Letter of request. |
| Deadlines | Ongoing. |
| Restrictions | Awards are limited to assistance to benefit crippled children. |
What Saginaw Society for Crippled funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 8 | $40,213 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Together With Friends | Heating and Cooling System | $9,774 |
| Fowler Center (Methodist's Children's Home) | Camp fees | $8,525 |
| Mid-Michigan Children's Museum | Funds to fix cement walkway at entrance/ unnavigable for wheel chair | $8,000 |
| YMCA | Funding for Accessible Waterfront Paths | $7,524 |
| Saginaw Intermediate School Dist | Sensory Room supplies | $2,540 |
| Prom in the City co Crystal Parker | Prom in the City sponsorship | $2,000 |
| Indian Trails Camp | Camp fees | $1,000 |
| All Music is Power | Concert | $850 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Garber
- Susan Garber Whalen
- Laura J Biggins
- Karen Wahls
- William Hartly
- Kim Eggebrecht
Questions people ask
Does Saginaw Society for Crippled accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Ongoing..
How much does Saginaw Society for Crippled give?
$40,213 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,032.
Who runs Saginaw Society for Crippled?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Garber (President), Susan Garber Whalen (Director), Laura J Biggins (Treasurer/Secretary) and Karen Wahls (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Saginaw Society for Crippled fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and arts and culture.