The Alvin L Glick Foundation
The Alvin L Glick Foundation is a private foundation based in Jackson, Michigan. In its 2025 filing, it reported 98 grants totaling $3,202,650, with 98% of grant dollars going to recipients in Michigan.
The Alvin L Glick Foundation at a glance
In short: The Alvin L Glick Foundation gave $3.2M across 98 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Michigan. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,202,650
- +13.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 98
- -11.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,680
- +28.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $55,882,204
- +6.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (17 of 88, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Alvin L Glick 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: 3100 E 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 Alvin L Glick Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jackson Interfaith Shelter ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
645 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 581 grants of 645 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 2% went to recipients in Colorado. The filing also lists Indiana, Florida, and Ohio, each at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 98 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Alvin L Glick Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 88 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $38K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 78% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $765K (2019) to $3.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 98 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Interfaith Shelter Jackson, MI | General Operating | $1,000,000 |
| West Michigan Sports Commission Grand Rapids, MI | General Operating | $500,000 |
| Main Street Park Alliance Chelsea, MI | General Operating | $175,000 |
| Chadtough Foundation Saline, MI | General Operating | $150,000 |
| Lumen Christi High School Jackson, MI | General Operating | $125,000 |
| Jackson Catholic Schools Jackson, MI | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Ann Arbor, MI | General Operating | $100,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Chadtough Foundation Saline, MI | General Operating | $75,000 |
| Isaiah's Hub Jackson, MI | General Operating | $50,000 |
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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 | $55,882,204 | $7,193,145 | $3,587,650 | $3,202,650 | 98 | $3,205,977 | $3,845,215 | $3,277,518 |
| 2024 | $52,267,448 | $3,089,028 | $3,180,287 | $2,823,150 | 111 | $2,825,660 | $2,751,803 | $3,055,539 |
| 2023 | $52,311,507 | $2,116,114 | $2,460,799 | $2,110,225 | 131 | $2,114,304 | $1,793,975 | $2,745,833 |
| 2022 | $52,647,753 | $24,139,165 | $2,089,542 | $1,803,969 | 168 | $1,806,686 | $1,167,528 | $2,366,465 |
| 2021 | $30,600,450 | $5,672,425 | $2,126,902 | $1,869,813 | 137 | $1,873,331 | $2,466,632 | $1,825,853 |
| 2020 | $27,018,389 | $1,736,104 | $1,341,785 | $1,141,677 | 140 | — | $1,401,925 | $1,469,995 |
| 2019 | $26,616,700 | $11,192,512 | $965,502 | $764,939 | 148 | — | $667,391 | $1,149,512 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Alvin L Glick Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.3M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including shelter and poverty relief, sports-related economic development, community parks, education, health care, and support for grieving children and families.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. Jackson Interfaith Shelter says it provides temporary shelter and essential resources to people experiencing homelessness and poverty. West Michigan Sports Commission says it attracts sporting events to foster economic development and improve residents’ quality of life. Main Street Park Alliance describes its goal as creating an intergenerational community park in Chelsea. Ronald McDonald House Charities says it provides services to remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need health care. Judi’s House says it helps grieving children and families find connection and healing.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 98 grants totaling $3,202,650. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $1,000,000, with a median of $5,000.
The largest reported grants included $1,000,000 to Jackson Interfaith Shelter, $500,000 to West Michigan Sports Commission, $175,000 to Main Street Park Alliance, and $150,000 to Chadtough Foundation. Other listed awards included $125,000 to Lumen Christi High School and $100,000 each to Jackson Catholic Schools, Ronald McDonald House Charities, and the University of Michigan. The filing lists these grants as general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Randal L Glick as president and treasurer, Carlton L Glick as vice president, and Brian T Glick as secretary.
The Alvin L Glick Foundation is led by Randal L. Glick, President & Treasurer since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Randal L. Glick
President & Treasurer
Treasurer → President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian T. Glick
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlton L. Glick
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Alvin L. Glick (2019–2022) — President · Filing note: Deceased
- Former: Barry J. Glick (2019–2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Alvin L Glick Foundation
How much does The Alvin L Glick Foundation give each year?
The Alvin L Glick Foundation gave $3.2M across 98 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.8M across 111 grants.
What is The Alvin L Glick Foundation's typical grant size?
The Alvin L Glick Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $32,680, across 98 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Alvin L Glick Foundation that year got $38K on average.
Where does The Alvin L Glick Foundation give grants?
The Alvin L Glick Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, MI (52 grants), Ann Arbor, MI (4 grants), Southfield, MI (3 grants) and Napoleon, MI (3 grants).
Does The Alvin L Glick Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Alvin L Glick Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (98 of 98) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Alvin L Glick Foundation's largest grantees?
The Alvin L Glick Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jackson Interfaith Shelter ($1,000,000), West Michigan Sports Commission ($500,000) and Chadtough Foundation ($225,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Alvin L Glick Foundation?
The Alvin L Glick Foundation reported $55.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.3M (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 Alvin L Glick Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including shelter and poverty relief, sports-related economic development, community parks, education, health care, and support for grieving children and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Alvin L Glick 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 The Alvin L Glick Foundation's EIN?
The Alvin L Glick Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3551619. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Alvin L Glick 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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