Greater Lansing Foundation
Greater Lansing Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing restricts awards to entities serving Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton counties in Michigan.
Greater Lansing Foundation at a glance
In short: Greater Lansing Foundation gave $658K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in Michigan. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $658,042
- -10.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- -8.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,611
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,800
- Total assets
- $14,730,866
- +3.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Greater Lansing Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a letter of application detailing service to the community as the application material.
- Review Cycle
- April 1. The 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- April 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Steven J Peters
Mailing address: 120 N Washington Sq Ste 650, Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: (517) 334-5299
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Greater Lansing Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Capital Region Community Foundation ($490K). Together the top 10 received $606K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 121 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing states that awards are restricted to entities serving Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton counties in Michigan. In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan; the remaining reported shares were Illinois (3%), Washington, DC (3%), California (1%), and Wisconsin (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Greater Lansing Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 23 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. How we count
- 96% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $658K (2025) to $842K (2022). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $658K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Region Community Foundation Lansing, MI | General Support | $489,769 |
| Harry Harris Scholarship Fund East Lansing, MI | General Support | $23,323 |
| Capital Area Humane Society Lansing, MI | General Support | $16,221 |
| Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church Charlotte, MI | General Support | $13,957 |
| Edward W Sparrow Hospital Lansing, MI | General Support | $13,812 |
| Hayes-Green-Beach Hospital Charlotte, MI | General Support | $13,672 |
| American Cancer Society East Lansing, MI | General Support | $8,800 |
| Salvation Army Hoffman Estates, IL | General Support | $8,800 |
| National Anti-Vivisection Society Chicago, IL | General Support | $8,800 |
| Volunteers of America MI Lansing, MI | General Support | $8,800 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,730,866 | $1,427,094 | $876,300 | $658,042 | 23 | $747,815 | $1,310,923 | $840,983 |
| 2024 | $14,171,420 | $835,158 | $925,359 | $733,820 | 25 | $813,209 | $725,212 | $798,609 |
| 2023 | $14,256,445 | $684,755 | $960,432 | $784,289 | 25 | $810,850 | $500,114 | $733,078 |
| 2022 | $14,507,180 | $157,548 | $1,021,846 | $842,478 | 24 | $871,476 | $191,268 | $765,872 |
| 2021 | $15,398,884 | $1,441,963 | $992,396 | $744,213 | 24 | $768,733 | $1,265,737 | $869,766 |
| 2020 | $14,952,320 | $578,557 | $845,181 | $674,228 | 24 | — | $409,077 | $762,423 |
| 2019 | $15,245,893 | $2,262,610 | $939,424 | $748,599 | 23 | — | $2,121,062 | $742,711 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Greater Lansing Foundation reported a distributable amount of $841K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for a community foundation, hospitals, animal welfare organizations, a scholarship fund, and other charitable recipients. The Capital Region Community Foundation describes its mission as leading philanthropic solutions to build vibrant communities in Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton counties. Edward W. Sparrow Hospital says it works to improve community health through quality, compassionate care. The National Anti-Vivisection Society says it works to end the exploitation of animals in science and promote humane science. American Humane Association says it is committed to animal safety, welfare, and well-being, and to promoting bonds between animals and humans.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $658,042. Grant amounts ranged from $207 to $489,769, with a median of $8,800. The largest award was $489,769 to Capital Region Community Foundation. Other notable grants included $23,323 to Harry Harris Scholarship Fund, $16,221 to Capital Area Humane Society, $13,957 to Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church, $13,812 to Edward W. Sparrow Hospital, and $13,672 to Hayes-Green-Beach Hospital.
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a letter of application detailing service to the community as the required material, and restricts awards to entities serving Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton counties in Michigan.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Colonel James E. Stokes, Brian Huggler, Kira M. Carter-Robertson, Michele Strasz, and Annette Ellison as directors, and PNC Bank N.A. as trustee.
Greater Lansing Foundation's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$169K (2024) → $178K (2025)
Brian Huggler
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colonel James E Stokes
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annette Ellison
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kira M Carter-Robertson MHA FACH
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Strasz
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Stephanie Angel (2023) — Director
- Former: Janice Dooley (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Ken Slater (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kira M. Carter - Robertson Mha Fa (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Matt Hund (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Rishan Butler (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Scott Leroy (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Anthony A. Massaro (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Bruce C. Lindsay (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Charles E. Bunch (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Dennis F. Strigl (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Donald J. Shepard (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: George H. Walls Jr. (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Helge H. Wehmeier (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: James E. Rohr (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jane G. Pepper (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Kay Coles James (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Lorene K. Steffes (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Paul W. Chellgren (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Richard B. Kelson (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Richard O. Berndt (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Thomas J. Usher (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $178K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Greater Lansing Foundation
How much does Greater Lansing Foundation give each year?
Greater Lansing Foundation gave $658K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $734K across 25 grants.
What is Greater Lansing Foundation's typical grant size?
Greater Lansing Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,800, and its average grant was $28,611, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Greater Lansing Foundation give grants?
Greater Lansing Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lansing, MI (6 grants), East Lansing, MI (4 grants), Charlotte, MI (3 grants) and Mason, MI (3 grants).
Does Greater Lansing Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of Greater Lansing Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Greater Lansing Foundation's largest grantees?
Greater Lansing Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Capital Region Community Foundation ($489,769), Harry Harris Scholarship Fund ($23,323) and Capital Area Humane Society ($16,221), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Greater Lansing Foundation?
Greater Lansing Foundation reported $14.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $748K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $841K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Greater Lansing Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for a community foundation, hospitals, animal welfare organizations, a scholarship fund, and other charitable recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Greater Lansing Foundation?
The filing lists a letter of application detailing service to the community as the application material. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Greater Lansing Foundation's EIN?
Greater Lansing Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6057513. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Greater Lansing Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/greater-lansing-foundation-morg_49fc3fa9d6cb495393ffaad7b0b388fc
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