The Alvin L Glick Foundation is an independent family foundation established in 2000 and based in Jackson, Michigan. It operates as a private foundation focused on philanthropic giving primarily within Michigan and select other states.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$2.8M
+33.8% YoY
Grant Count
111
-15.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
+57.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation focuses on supporting Christian agencies and churches, higher education, Jewish agencies and synagogues, interfaith issues, and community initiatives. Primary funding areas include:
- Education (41% of giving)
- Social & Human Services (19% of giving)
- Community Development (11% of giving)
- Arts & Culture
- Human Services and organizations serving the underprivileged
- Children's health initiatives
Grantmaking
The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Applicants must contact the foundation directly to inquire about potential partnerships or application guidelines. There are no deadlines.
Review Cycle
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How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Approximately 92% of grants stay in Michigan. The foundation also funds organizations in Colorado and Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $52,267,448
- Total Giving: $2,823,150
- Total Revenues: $3,089,028
- Total Expenses: $3,180,287
- Investment Income and Dividends: $1,341,918
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $1,747,110
Employees: 0
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Alvin L. Glick – Donor
- Randal L Glick – President and Treasurer
- Carlton L Glick – Vice President
- Brian T Glick – Secretary
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RANDAL L GLICK | PRESIDENT AND TREASURER | 2 | — |
| CARLTON L GLICK | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| BRIAN T GLICK | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has made significant recent commitments to healthcare and community initiatives:
Committed $8 million to healthcare workforce initiatives in Jackson, Michigan
Distributed $100,000 to State Fair Community College's workforce training center
Administers the Glick Community Relief Fund, which has made grants to organizations including the Local Office on Aging ($7,500) and CICOA for basic needs support
2025 Community Relief Fund Grants - Glick PhilanthropiesSpring 2025 grant recipients announced through Glick Philanthropies
2025 Community Relief Fund Grants - Glick PhilanthropiesContact Information
Address: 3100 E High Street Jackson, MI 49203-3467 United States
Phone: 517-788-3259
EIN: 38-3551619
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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