Grosse Pointe Public Safety Foundation
To support and encourage educational, charitable, and community projects that promote the economic, social, and public welfare of the five grosse pointes and harper woods, its communities, citizens, and visitors, and to enhance the capabilities of the public safety departments by ensuring the provision and training of first class, cutting edge law enforcement and security technology.
Grosse Pointe Public Safety Foundation at a glance
In short: Grosse Pointe Public Safety Foundation gave $59K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $59K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $59,090
- -83.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -83.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $59,090
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $59,090
- Total assets
- $71,146
- -54.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Grosse Pointe Public Safety Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Grosse Pointe ($59K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 8 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2025) to $356K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Grosse Pointe Grosse Pointe, MI | License Plate Reader | $59,090 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $71,146 | $48,000 | $138,063 | $59,090 | 1 |
| 2024 | $155,739 | $502,022 | $407,244 | $356,337 | 6 |
| 2023 | $56,868 | $366,600 | $310,639 | $241,022 | 1 |
About Grosse Pointe Public Safety Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Grosse Pointe Public Safety Foundation is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $71K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $59K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Grosse Pointe Public Safety Foundation is led by Michael Stines, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Stines
Chairman
President → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Nicholson
Director
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Stevens
Director
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Shields
Director
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nico Gatzaros
Director
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Minturn
Director
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Jensen
Executive Di
Director → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$17K (2023) → $40K (2025)
Sean Cotton
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 $40K, to Daniel Jensen (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Grosse Pointe Public Safety Foundation
How much does Grosse Pointe Public Safety Foundation give each year?
Grosse Pointe Public Safety Foundation gave $59K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $356K across 6 grants.
How large is Grosse Pointe Public Safety Foundation?
Grosse Pointe Public Safety Foundation reported $71K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $48K.
What is Grosse Pointe Public Safety Foundation?
Grosse Pointe Public Safety Foundation is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI. It holds $71K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Grosse Pointe Public Safety Foundation operate?
Grosse Pointe Public Safety Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Grosse Pointe Public Safety Foundation's EIN?
Grosse Pointe Public Safety Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3987887. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 21, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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