Freeman-Spicer Charities
Freeman-Spicer Charities is a private foundation located in Bloomington, Indiana. It makes monetary contributions to nonprofit organizations; its 2024 filing reports 28 grants totaling $6,073.
Freeman-Spicer Charities at a glance
In short: Freeman-Spicer Charities gave $6K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $216.893), mostly in Indiana. 39% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,073
- -49.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $217
- -41.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $202
- Total assets
- $290,536
- +10.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (11 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Freeman-Spicer Charities
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says to contact Alison Leslie with a general request stating the amount requested and the organization’s exempt status. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Alison Leslie
Mailing address: 1812 E Bethel Lane, Bloomington, IN 47408
Phone: (812) 929-2080
Website: https://freeman-spicer.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Freeman-Spicer Charities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Westfield Education Foundation ($1K). Together the top 10 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 148 grants of 148 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Indiana received 85% of the foundation’s 2024 grant dollars. The remaining grant dollars went to organizations in Michigan (4%), the District of Columbia (4%), New York (4%), and Colorado (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Freeman-Spicer Charities open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 28 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $173; repeat grants $245. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $250 repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $14K (2021). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westfield Education Foundation Westfield, IN | General Operating | $1,000 |
| South Bend Alumni Association South Bend, IN | General Operating | $407 |
| Mother Hubbard's Cupboard Bloomington, IN | General Operating | $259 |
| American Red Cross Indianapolis, IN | General Operating | $250 |
| Bissell Pet Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | General Operating | $250 |
| Habitat for Humanity Indianapolis, IN | General Operating | $250 |
| Hamilton Cty Harvest Food Bank Noblesville, IN | General Operating | $250 |
| Kindness to Prevent Blindness Elkhart, IN | General Operating | $250 |
| Paws Wings & Other Things Martinsville, IN | General Operating | $250 |
| Planned Parenthood Indianapolis, IN | General Operating | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $290,536 | $36,162 | $7,213 | $6,073 | 28 | $6,073 | $21,122 |
| 2023 | $262,537 | $31,703 | $13,203 | $11,900 | 32 | $11,900 | $11,168 |
| 2022 | $243,487 | $16,062 | $12,690 | $11,406 | 27 | $11,406 | $15,952 |
| 2021 | $240,215 | $28,464 | $15,365 | $14,269 | 32 | $14,269 | $18,406 |
| 2020 | $227,116 | $43,118 | $13,744 | $12,690 | 29 | — | $12,190 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as monetary contributions to nonprofit organizations. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in education, food access, animal welfare, humanitarian response, and community support. For example, South Bend Alumni Association says it supports community schools and scholarships, while Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard says it provides food and nutrition education to people in need. World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals during humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 28 grants totaling $6,073. Grants ranged from $100 to $1,000, with a median of $202. Notable awards included $1,000 to Westfield Education Foundation, $407 to South Bend Alumni Association, $259 to Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, and $250 each to American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, Planned Parenthood, and World Central Kitchen.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alison Leslie as president, Edward C. Levy as treasurer, and Susan Levy as secretary.
Freeman-Spicer Charities is led by Alison Leslie, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alison Leslie
President
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Edward C. Levy
Treasurer
President → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Levy
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rachael McDaniel (2020–2023) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Freeman-Spicer Charities
How much does Freeman-Spicer Charities give each year?
Freeman-Spicer Charities gave $6K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 32 grants.
What is Freeman-Spicer Charities's typical grant size?
Freeman-Spicer Charities's median grant in 2024 was $202, and its average grant was $217, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Freeman-Spicer Charities that year got $173 on average.
Where does Freeman-Spicer Charities give grants?
Freeman-Spicer Charities gives mostly in Indiana: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (7 grants), South Bend, IN (4 grants), Bloomington, IN (3 grants) and Westfield, IN (2 grants).
Does Freeman-Spicer Charities give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Freeman-Spicer Charities's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Freeman-Spicer Charities's largest grantees?
Freeman-Spicer Charities's largest 2024 grantees include Westfield Education Foundation ($1,000), South Bend Alumni Association ($407) and Mother Hubbard's Cupboard ($259), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Freeman-Spicer Charities?
Freeman-Spicer Charities reported $291K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $36K.
What does Freeman-Spicer Charities fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as monetary contributions to nonprofit organizations. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in education, food access, animal welfare, humanitarian response, and community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Freeman-Spicer Charities?
The 2024 filing says to contact Alison Leslie with a general request stating the amount requested and the organization’s exempt status. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Freeman-Spicer Charities's EIN?
Freeman-Spicer Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1878608. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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