Saginaw Spirit Foundation
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
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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, MI | Operational expenses for United Way. | $8,814 |
| United Way of Bay County Bay City, MI | Operational expenses for United Way. | $8,814 |
| United Way of Midland County Midland, MI | Operational expenses for United Way. | $8,814 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $107,454 | $269,333 | $229,007 | $70,942 | 4 |
| 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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