Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn
The Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation ATTN is a private foundation based in Sunfield, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in Michigan, including support for wildlife, conservation, outdoor activities, and related programs.
Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn at a glance
In short: Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn gave $417K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in Michigan. 70% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $416,750
- +108.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,675
- +66.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $4,096,820
- +0.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (7 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% 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 Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- Contact
Application contact: Thomas Huggler
Mailing address: PO Box 250, Sunfield, MI 48890
Phone: (989) 714-1407
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Potter Park Zoological Society ($200K). Together the top 10 received $417K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 43 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 10 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $46K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 127% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 174% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
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 $184K (2021) to $417K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $417K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Potter Park Zoological Society Lansing, MI | Matching Grant for Moose | $200,000 |
| Capital Area Sportsmen's League Lansing, MI | Shotgun Building | $66,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Dexter, MI | Lansing Area Tri-County GIS | $50,000 |
| Outdoor Discovery Center Holland, MI | Glassen Foundation | $25,000 |
| Great Lakes Leadership Academy East Lansing, MI | Pilot Program | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Michiana Niles, MI | Camp Eberhart Riflery | $20,000 |
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | Proposal Number 38874 & | $12,000 |
| MSU Hunting Course East Lansing, MI | Hunting Course | $10,000 |
| BSA President Ford Field Service Council Grand Rapids, MI | Air Rifle Range | $5,000 |
| Michigan United Conservation Clubs Sunfield, MI | Youth Camp Charity Shoot | $3,750 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,096,820 | $577,524 | $572,691 | $416,750 | 10 | $484,370 | $489,198 | $278,961 |
| 2023 | $4,090,499 | $364,728 | $357,424 | $200,250 | 8 | $262,898 | $279,412 | $259,235 |
| 2022 | $4,048,722 | $753,593 | $497,332 | $357,428 | 9 | $406,592 | $652,798 | $260,203 |
| 2021 | $3,792,464 | $557,207 | $314,792 | $183,500 | 9 | $237,295 | $480,160 | $288,788 |
| 2020 | $3,550,048 | $245,009 | $402,061 | $266,400 | 7 | — | $172,199 | $255,835 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn reported a distributable amount of $279K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for a zoo, conservation organizations, hunting and shooting facilities or programs, a camp riflery program, and a leadership academy pilot program. Potter Park Zoological Society describes its mission as supporting Potter Park Zoo and inspiring people to conserve animals and the natural world. Michigan United Conservation Clubs describes its mission as uniting citizens to conserve, protect, and enhance Michigan’s natural resources and outdoor heritage.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $416,750. Grants ranged from $3,750 to $200,000, with a median grant of $22,500. The largest grants included $200,000 to Potter Park Zoological Society for a matching grant for a moose; $66,000 to Capital Area Sportsmen’s League for a shotgun building; $50,000 to Ducks Unlimited for Lansing-area tri-county GIS; and $25,000 each to Outdoor Discovery Center and Great Lakes Leadership Academy.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It accepts unsolicited requests. There is no specific application format and no submission deadline. Awards are restricted only by the foundation’s articles of incorporation and bylaws; copies are supplied.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas E Huggler as president and trustee; Glenn K Miller as treasurer and trustee; Clarence A Stewart as vice president, secretary, and trustee; and Thomas A Baird as trustee.
Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn is led by Thomas E. Huggler, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas E. Huggler
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $34K (2024)
Clarence A. Stewart
Vice President, Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $21K (2024)
Glenn K. Miller
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Thomas A. Baird
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $18K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $34K, to Thomas E Huggler (President / Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn
How much does Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn give each year?
Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn gave $417K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $200K across 8 grants.
What is Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn's typical grant size?
Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn's median grant in 2024 was $22,500, and its average grant was $41,675, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn that year got $46K on average.
Where does Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn give grants?
Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were East Lansing, MI (3 grants) and Lansing, MI (2 grants).
Does Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn's largest grantees?
Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn's largest 2024 grantees include Potter Park Zoological Society ($200,000), Capital Area Sportsmen's League ($66,000) and Ducks Unlimited ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn?
Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $484K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $279K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for a zoo, conservation organizations, hunting and shooting facilities or programs, a camp riflery program, and a leadership academy pilot program. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn?
Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn's EIN?
Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3012223. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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