Saginaw Spirit Foundation

Public charity · Grantmaker Saginaw, MI EIN: 32-0012413

Support youth hockey and children's programs.

Saginaw Spirit Foundation at a glance

In short: Saginaw Spirit Foundation gave $71K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), top state Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$70,942
Grants made (2024)
4
Average grant
$17,736
Median grant
$8,814
Total assets
$107,454
+106.3% vs 2023
Primary geography
Michigan (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Saginaw Spirit Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

CFMEE Fbo Saginaw Urban Hockey Program: $45KCFMEE Fbo Saginaw Urban HockeyProgram$45KUnited Way of Saginaw County: $9KUnited Way of Saginaw County$9KUnited Way of Bay County: $9KUnited Way of Bay County$9KUnited Way of Midland County: $9KUnited Way of Midland County$9K

The largest 2024 recipient was CFMEE Fbo Saginaw Urban Hockey Program ($45K). Together the top 4 received $71K.

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

4<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.

States

Cities

Bay CityMidlandSaginaw

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 4 grants2024

In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $71K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
CFMEE Fbo Saginaw Urban Hockey Program The Saginaw Urban Hockey Program was created in 2024. Purpose is to bring unity to the community through a sports, specifically hockey. Many inner-city kids rarely ever get the opportunity to play hockey. Grant is for the operations of the new Hockey program.$44,500
United Way of Saginaw County Saginaw, MIOperational expenses for United Way.$8,814
United Way of Bay County Bay City, MIOperational expenses for United Way.$8,814
United Way of Midland County Midland, MIOperational expenses for United Way.$8,814
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrants
2024$107,454$269,333$229,007$70,9424
2023$52,086$197,842$220,628——
2022$74,872$199,806$168,554——
2021$43,620$62,262$26,953——

About Saginaw Spirit Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Saginaw Spirit Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Saginaw, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $107K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $71K.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Saginaw Spirit Foundation is led by Richard Garber, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Richard Garber

    President

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mike Stelter

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Steve Kelly

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Patrick Hengesbach

    Secretary & Tresurer

    Director → Secretary & Tresurer, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: R. Michael Dicken (2021–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Saginaw Spirit Foundation

How much does Saginaw Spirit Foundation give each year?

Saginaw Spirit Foundation gave $71K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.

What is Saginaw Spirit Foundation's typical grant size?

Saginaw Spirit Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,814, and its average grant was $17,736, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Where does Saginaw Spirit Foundation give grants?

Saginaw Spirit Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Does Saginaw Spirit Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 75% of Saginaw Spirit Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.

How large is Saginaw Spirit Foundation?

Saginaw Spirit Foundation reported $107K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $269K.

What is Saginaw Spirit Foundation?

Saginaw Spirit Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Saginaw, MI. It holds $107K in total assets as of 2024.

What is Saginaw Spirit Foundation's EIN?

Saginaw Spirit Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0012413. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

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