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The GP Foundation for Steaam Support

Public charity · Grantmaker Grosse Pointe Farms, MI EIN: 93-1400694 Website

To partner/support and encourage steaam (science, technology, engineering, arts, athletics, and math) education projects to add value to schools education opportunities, as well as hands-on learning with real-world applications to develop a variety of skill sets and steaam projects that promote the economic, social, and educational welfare of the grosse pointe public school system and its communities.

The GP Foundation for Steaam Support at a glance

Total assets
$23,597
-79.9% vs 2024
Revenue (2025)
$111,707
-50.2% vs 2024
Expenses (2025)
$200,738
-44.2% vs 2024
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated November 2026.

Who The GP Foundation for Steaam Support funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

13 grants across all recorded years

8<$50K3$50–100K1$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 13 (62%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

Grosse Pointe Woods

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K3 grants2023 10 grants2024 0 grants2025

From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $303K (2024) to $593K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $303K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Grosse Pointe Public School System Grosse Pointe Woods, MIEngineering Equipmen$67,923
Grosse Pointe Public School System Grosse Pointe Woods, MIArt Equipment$51,538
Grosse Pointe Public School System Grosse Pointe Woods, MISouth Scoreboard$35,000
Grosse Pointe Public School System Grosse Pointe Woods, MINorth Scoreboard$33,745
Grosse Pointe Public School System Grosse Pointe Woods, MIMusic Equipment$28,122
Grosse Pointe Public School System Grosse Pointe Woods, MICooking Supplies$27,900
Grosse Pointe Public School System Grosse Pointe Woods, MIWrestling Mat$25,000
Grosse Pointe Public School System Grosse Pointe Woods, MIAthletic Shed$12,897
Grosse Pointe Public School System Grosse Pointe Woods, MIMedical Equipment$12,650
Grosse Pointe Public School System Grosse Pointe Woods, MITiger Steaam Day$8,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrants
2025$23,597$111,707$200,738——
2024$117,199$224,525$360,041$302,77510
2023$248,144$852,500$604,356$593,2373

About The GP Foundation for Steaam Support

Based on IRS filings

The GP Foundation for Steaam Support is a public charity focused on Education, based in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $24K in total assets.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The GP Foundation for Steaam Support is led by Walter Fitzpatrick, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Walter Fitzpatrick

    President

    Trustee → President, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    $15K (2024) → $15K (2025)

  • Cam Shortz

    Trustee

    Director → Trustee, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    0.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Elisse Thompson

    Trustee

    Director → Trustee, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    0.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Melissa Fradenburg

    Trustee

    Director → Trustee, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Shery Cotton

    Trustee

    Director → Trustee, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    0.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kris Mestdagh

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    0.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sean Cotton

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    0.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Matthew Agnone

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    0.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Stines

    Co- Treasurer

    Co-Treasurer → Co- Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    0.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Jennifer Kendall (2023–2024) — President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Walter Fitzpatrick — President: $15KWalter FitzpatrickPresident$15K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $15K, to Walter Fitzpatrick (President).

Frequently asked questions about The GP Foundation for Steaam Support

How large is The GP Foundation for Steaam Support?

The GP Foundation for Steaam Support reported $24K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $112K.

What is The GP Foundation for Steaam Support?

The GP Foundation for Steaam Support is a public charity focused on Education, based in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI. It holds $24K in total assets as of 2025.

Where does The GP Foundation for Steaam Support operate?

The GP Foundation for Steaam Support has awarded grants in Michigan.

What is The GP Foundation for Steaam Support's EIN?

The GP Foundation for Steaam Support's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1400694. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.

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

Data update history

(4)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 17, 2026)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024

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