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 $356K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $59K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $356,337
- +47.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $59,390
- -75.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $48,940
- Total assets
- $155,739
- +173.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Grosse Pointe Public Safety Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grosse Pointe Public School System ($120K). Together the top 6 received $356K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $241K (2023) to $356K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $356K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grosse Pointe Public School System Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | Repeater Antennae Sy | $120,472 |
| City of Grosse Pointe Park Grosse Pointe Park, MI | License Plate Reader | $57,295 |
| Village of Grosse Pointe Shores Grosse Pointe Shores, MI | License Plate Reader | $52,035 |
| City of Grosse Pointe Woods Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | License Plate Reader | $45,845 |
| City of Grosse Pointe Farms Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | License Plate Reader | $40,345 |
| City of Harper Woods Harper Woods, MI | License Plate Reader | $40,345 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $156K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $356K.
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 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 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
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Jensen
Executive Di
Director → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$17K (2023) → $41K (2024)
Sean Cotton
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $41K, 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 $356K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $241K across 1 grant.
What is Grosse Pointe Public Safety Foundation's typical grant size?
Grosse Pointe Public Safety Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $48,940, and its average grant was $59,390, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Grosse Pointe Public Safety Foundation give grants?
Grosse Pointe Public Safety Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grosse Pointe Woods, MI (2 grants).
Does Grosse Pointe Public Safety Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Grosse Pointe Public Safety Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "License Plate Reader" (5 grants).
Who are Grosse Pointe Public Safety Foundation's largest grantees?
Grosse Pointe Public Safety Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Grosse Pointe Public School System ($120,472), City of Grosse Pointe Park ($57,295) and Village of Grosse Pointe Shores ($52,035), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Grosse Pointe Public Safety Foundation?
Grosse Pointe Public Safety Foundation reported $156K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $502K.
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 $156K in total assets as of 2024.
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 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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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