The Alro Steel Foundation
The Alro Steel Foundation is a private foundation based in Jackson, Michigan. In 2024, it made 107 grants totaling $3,327,650 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Michigan.
The Alro Steel Foundation at a glance
In short: The Alro Steel Foundation gave $3.3M across 107 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,327,650
- +31.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 107
- +35.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,100
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $80,771,978
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Alro Steel Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3100 East High Street, Jackson, MI 49203
Phone: (517) 788-3259
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Alro Steel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Michigan ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
189 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 175 grants of 189 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. Other recipient-state shares were Illinois, 3%; Virginia, 2%; and Iowa and Tennessee, 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 107 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Alro Steel Foundation gives
- 28% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 66% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 68% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $2.0M (2020) to $3.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 107 grants totaling $3.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Athletic Department | $2,000,000 |
| Jackson County Parks Jackson, MI | General Operating | $411,000 |
| American Red Cross Detroit, MI | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Build Each Other up Park Ridge, IL | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Jackson Public Schools Jackson, MI | General Operating | $75,000 |
| Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund Ashburn, VA | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Northwest Community Schools Jackson, MI | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Western School District Parma, MI | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Skillsusa Michigan Ypsilanti, MI | General Operating | $28,000 |
| Crawford Ausable Excellence in Education Foundation Grayling, MI | General Operating | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,771,978 | $7,185,777 | $3,838,082 | $3,327,650 | 107 | $3,336,193 | $4,708,358 | $4,888,989 |
| 2023 | $77,873,957 | $2,920,888 | $3,106,779 | $2,537,485 | 79 | $2,544,954 | $2,413,487 | $4,294,887 |
| 2022 | $78,133,021 | $2,705,897 | $2,486,146 | $2,000,000 | 1 | $2,000,047 | $2,252,711 | $4,235,865 |
| 2021 | $78,223,329 | $8,328,835 | $2,516,808 | $2,000,000 | 1 | $2,000,100 | $4,836,467 | $4,428,530 |
| 2020 | $72,212,429 | $1,238,690 | $2,407,752 | $2,000,000 | 1 | — | $1,242,235 | $3,706,688 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Alro Steel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.9M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations connected with athletics, parks, schools, engineering, health, education, and human services.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. For example, the Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund says it helps soldiers and their families further their education through financial assistance. The Engineering Society of Detroit says it promotes excellence, innovation, cooperation, professional growth, and fellowship in engineering, scientific, and allied professions. Kirtland Community College Foundation says it supports student success through scholarships and other support to reduce financial barriers to higher education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 107 grants totaling $3,327,650. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $2,000,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
The largest reported grant was $2,000,000 to the University of Michigan, with the purpose listed as “athletic department.” Other large grants included $411,000 to Jackson County Parks for general operating support; $100,000 each to the American Red Cross and Build Each Other Up for general operating support; and $75,000 to Jackson Public Schools for general operating support. The Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund received $50,000 for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Randal L Glick as president and treasurer, Brian T Glick as secretary, and Carlton L Glick as vice president.
The Alro Steel Foundation is led by Randal L. Glick, President & Treasurer since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Randal L. Glick
President & Treasurer
Treasurer → President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian T. Glick
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlton L. Glick
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Alvin L. Glick (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Barry J. Glick Dec'd (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Barry J. Glick (2020) — Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Alro Steel Foundation
How much does The Alro Steel Foundation give each year?
The Alro Steel Foundation gave $3.3M across 107 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.5M across 79 grants.
What is The Alro Steel Foundation's typical grant size?
The Alro Steel Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $31,100, across 107 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Alro Steel Foundation give grants?
The Alro Steel Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, MI (9 grants), Ann Arbor, MI (4 grants), Potterville, MI (4 grants) and Grayling, MI (3 grants).
Does The Alro Steel Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 99% of The Alro Steel Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (106 of 107) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Alro Steel Foundation's largest grantees?
The Alro Steel Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Michigan ($2,000,000), Jackson County Parks ($411,000) and American Red Cross ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Alro Steel Foundation?
The Alro Steel Foundation reported $80.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Alro Steel Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations connected with athletics, parks, schools, engineering, health, education, and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Alro Steel Foundation?
The foundation 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 The Alro Steel Foundation's EIN?
The Alro Steel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0254220. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Alro Steel Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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