The GP Foundation for Steaam Support
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
In short: The GP Foundation for Steaam Support gave $303K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $302,775
- -49.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +233.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,278
- -84.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $28,011
- Total assets
- $117,199
- -52.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The GP Foundation for Steaam Support funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grosse Pointe Public School System ($303K across 10 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 13 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
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
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grosse Pointe Public School System Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | Engineering Equipmen | $67,923 |
| Grosse Pointe Public School System Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | Art Equipment | $51,538 |
| Grosse Pointe Public School System Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | South Scoreboard | $35,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Public School System Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | North Scoreboard | $33,745 |
| Grosse Pointe Public School System Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | Music Equipment | $28,122 |
| Grosse Pointe Public School System Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | Cooking Supplies | $27,900 |
| Grosse Pointe Public School System Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | Wrestling Mat | $25,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Public School System Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | Athletic Shed | $12,897 |
| Grosse Pointe Public School System Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | Medical Equipment | $12,650 |
| Grosse Pointe Public School System Grosse Pointe Woods, MI | Tiger Steaam Day | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117,199 | $224,525 | $360,041 | $302,775 | 10 |
| 2023 | $248,144 | $852,500 | $604,356 | $593,237 | 3 |
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 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $117K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $303K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The GP Foundation for Steaam Support is led by Jennifer Kendall, President on every filing since 2023; 2 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Kendall
President
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
$30K (2024)
Walter Fitzpatrick
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
$15K (2024)
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
0.2 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
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Cotton
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Agnone
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Stines
Co- Treasurer
Co-Treasurer → Co- Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Jennifer Kendall (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The GP Foundation for Steaam Support
How much does The GP Foundation for Steaam Support give each year?
The GP Foundation for Steaam Support gave $303K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $593K across 3 grants.
What is The GP Foundation for Steaam Support's typical grant size?
The GP Foundation for Steaam Support's median grant in 2024 was $28,011, and its average grant was $30,278, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The GP Foundation for Steaam Support give grants?
The GP Foundation for Steaam Support gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grosse Pointe Woods, MI (10 grants).
Does The GP Foundation for Steaam Support give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The GP Foundation for Steaam Support's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The GP Foundation for Steaam Support?
The GP Foundation for Steaam Support reported $117K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $225K.
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 $117K in total assets as of 2024.
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 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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