Gary Fetter Foundation
Gary Fetter Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Southfield, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $96K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
Gary Fetter Foundation at a glance
In short: Gary Fetter Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $5,000
- +66.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +66.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $96,398
- -10.9% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Gary Fetter Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was American Friends of Yadir Tora ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Gary Fetter Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+0%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 210% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $5K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Yadir Tora Brooklyn, NY | General Fund contribution | $5,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $96,398 | $6,267 | $11,742 | $5,000 | 1 | $11,742 | — | $5,596 |
| 2022 | $108,140 | $3,770 | $3,000 | $3,000 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,770 | $5,217 |
| 2021 | $108,140 | $6,750 | $4,561 | $3,500 | 1 | $3,500 | $1,902 | $5,672 |
| 2020 | $105,951 | $1,252 | $6,020 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $1,302 | $4,987 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gary Fetter Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gary Fetter Foundation is led by Gary Fetter, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Gary Fetter
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Seyburn
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harold R Oseff
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Gary Fetter Foundation
How much does Gary Fetter Foundation give each year?
Gary Fetter Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
How large is Gary Fetter Foundation?
Gary Fetter Foundation reported $96K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Gary Fetter Foundation?
Gary Fetter Foundation is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Southfield, MI. It holds $96K in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Gary Fetter Foundation operate?
Gary Fetter Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is Gary Fetter Foundation's EIN?
Gary Fetter Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3220191. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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