Mary I McLeod Foundation
The Mary I McLeod Foundation is a private foundation based in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 grants included organizations in Michigan and other states, as well as schools, universities, and community-service organizations.
Mary I McLeod Foundation at a glance
In short: Mary I McLeod Foundation gave $191K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Michigan. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $191,350
- +35.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +36.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,378
- -0.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $134,476
- -29.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (5 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mary I McLeod Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16845 Kercheval Ave Suite 5, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
Phone: (313) 884-9700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mary I McLeod Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Grosse Pointe Memorial Church ($18K). Together the top 10 received $127K.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 144 grants of 145 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 7% to Florida, 2% to New Jersey, and 1% to Virginia. A further 5% was listed with the recipient state shown as “?”.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Mary I McLeod Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 26 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 290% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2022) to $249K (2023). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $191K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grosse Pointe Memorial Church Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | General Support | $18,000 |
| The Helm Meals on Wheels Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | General Support | $18,000 |
| Children's Movement of Florida Miami, FL | General Support. | $13,500 |
| Grosse Pointe Theater Grosse Pointe, MI | General Support. | $12,500 |
| Mercy High School Farmington Hills, MI | General Support. | $10,000 |
| Shaw Festival Foundation | General Support. | $10,000 |
| University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | General Support. | $10,000 |
| Wayne State University Detroit, MI | McLeod Scholarship Fund. | $9,500 |
| Grosse Pointe South High School Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | General Support | $8,000 |
| Say Detroit Southfield, MI | General Support. | $8,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $134,476 | $188,980 | $243,435 | $191,350 | 30 | $239,991 | — | $7,562 |
| 2024 | $190,546 | $174,699 | $185,172 | $141,122 | 22 | $156,892 | $2,509 | $9,014 |
| 2023 | $201,019 | $28,241 | $297,771 | $248,885 | 26 | $292,463 | $4,661 | $18,517 |
| 2022 | $470,549 | $136,368 | $80,300 | $49,049 | 34 | $64,519 | $118,752 | $23,600 |
| 2021 | $437,095 | $4,549 | $96,404 | $74,645 | 33 | $83,135 | — | $28,944 |
| 2020 | $556,900 | $369,404 | $63,285 | $51,600 | 17 | — | $332,332 | $24,206 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary I McLeod Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Grosse Pointe Library Foundation says it promotes the educational and literacy purposes of the Grosse Pointe Public Library, while SAY Detroit describes its mission as providing pathways to success for Detroiters in need. The Neighborhood Club says it offers recreation, social, and wellness programs to enhance the health and well-being of Grosse Pointe and surrounding communities. The University of Detroit Mercy describes its mission as providing student-centered education in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $191,350. Grants ranged from $100 to $18,000, with a median of $6,000. Among the largest were $18,000 each to Grosse Pointe Memorial Church and The Helm Meals on Wheels; $13,500 to Children’s Movement of Florida; $12,500 to Grosse Pointe Theater; and $10,000 each to Mercy High School, Shaw Festival Foundation, and University of Detroit Mercy. Other awards included $9,500 to Wayne State University for the McLeod Scholarship Fund and $8,000 each to Grosse Pointe South High School and SAY Detroit.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists S Gary Spicer Sr as president and trustee, Leah Haffey as secretary and trustee, and John Mabley as treasurer and trustee.
Mary I McLeod Foundation is led by S. Gary Spicer Sr., President & Trustee since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
S. Gary Spicer Sr.
President & Trustee
Secretary → President & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $29K (2025)
Leah Haffey
Secretary & Trustee
Treasurer → Secretary & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$500 (2023) → $0 (2025)
John Mabley
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
$500 (2023) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Alan Trammell (2023) — Director
- Former: Mary I. McLeod (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Debbie Snyder (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $29K, to S Gary Spicer Sr (President / Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Mary I McLeod Foundation
How much does Mary I McLeod Foundation give each year?
Mary I McLeod Foundation gave $191K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $141K across 22 grants.
What is Mary I McLeod Foundation's typical grant size?
Mary I McLeod Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $6,378, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mary I McLeod Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Mary I McLeod Foundation give grants?
Mary I McLeod Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (8 grants), Grosse Pointe Farms, MI (5 grants), Grosse Pointe, MI (2 grants) and East Lansing, MI (2 grants).
Does Mary I McLeod Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of Mary I McLeod Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mary I McLeod Foundation's largest grantees?
Mary I McLeod Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Grosse Pointe Memorial Church ($18,000), The Helm Meals on Wheels ($18,000) and University of Detroit Mercy ($14,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mary I McLeod Foundation?
Mary I McLeod Foundation reported $134K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $240K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mary I McLeod Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mary I McLeod Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mary I McLeod Foundation's EIN?
Mary I McLeod Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3407098. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Mary I McLeod Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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