The Malcolm and Lois Field Foundation
The Malcolm and Lois Field Foundation is a private foundation based in Saginaw, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Michigan, including churches, educational institutions, cultural organizations, and community organizations.
The Malcolm and Lois Field Foundation at a glance
In short: The Malcolm and Lois Field Foundation gave $125K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $125,000
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +1300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,929
- -88.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,530,988
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Malcolm and Lois Field Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5800 Gratiot 201, Saginaw, MI 48638
Phone: (989) 799-8712
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Malcolm and Lois Field Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CMU ($25K). Together the top 10 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 16 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Michigan. The listed 2025 grantees are in Saginaw and other Michigan locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Malcolm and Lois Field Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $125K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CMU Mt Pleasant, MI | General Support | $25,000 |
| First Free Methodist Church Saginaw, MI | General Support | $15,000 |
| Bethlehem Lutheran Church Saginaw, MI | General Support | $15,000 |
| SVSU Saginaw, MI | General Support | $15,000 |
| Hemlock Sports Booster Midland Rd, MI | General Support | $13,380 |
| Saginaw Township Saginaw, MI | General Support | $10,000 |
| Saint John Paul II Saginaw, MI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Eastside Soup Kitchen Saginaw, MI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Mid-Michigan Children's Museum Saginaw, MI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra Saginaw, MI | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,530,988 | $327,366 | $153,595 | $125,000 | 14 | $126,961 | $309,783 | $114,635 |
| 2024 | $2,353,200 | $214,171 | $98,286 | $75,000 | 1 | $75,000 | $198,482 | $108,979 |
| 2023 | $2,342,908 | $248,663 | $29,663 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | $114,000 | $100,792 |
| 2022 | $2,116,210 | $94,236 | $13,582 | — | — | — | $80,654 | $95,136 |
| 2021 | $1,896,513 | $200,718 | $13,163 | — | — | — | $188,588 | $102,392 |
| 2020 | $1,708,958 | $90,369 | $11,119 | — | — | — | $70,230 | $84,966 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Malcolm and Lois Field Foundation reported a distributable amount of $115K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $125,000 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable grants included $25,000 to CMU, $15,000 each to First Free Methodist Church, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, and SVSU, and $13,380 to Hemlock Sports Booster. Other listed recipients included Saginaw Township ($10,000), Saint John Paul II ($5,000), Eastside Soup Kitchen ($5,000), Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum ($5,000), Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra ($5,000), Saginaw Art Museum ($5,000), and City Rescue Mission ($3,120).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists E Malcolm Field, MD, as director and president until November 2025; Lois J Field as vice president; and Kenneth W Lecureux as treasurer/secretary and Jonathan Spicer Lecureux as director until August 2025. It also lists Demos M Demothenous as president as of November 2025; Asim Shrestha as secretary and Jennifer Gough as treasurer as of October 2025; and John J Swartz Jr and Uttsha Shrestha as directors as of October 2025.
The Malcolm and Lois Field Foundation is led by E. Malcolm Field MD, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
E. Malcolm Field MD
Director & President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Demos M. Demothenous
President
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Spicer Lecureux
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John J. Swartz Jr.
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Uttsha Shrestha
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth W. Lecureux
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lois J. Field
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Asim Shrestha
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Gough
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Phillip J. Stahle (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Malcolm and Lois Field Foundation
How much does The Malcolm and Lois Field Foundation give each year?
The Malcolm and Lois Field Foundation gave $125K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $75K across 1 grant.
What is The Malcolm and Lois Field Foundation's typical grant size?
The Malcolm and Lois Field Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,929, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Malcolm and Lois Field Foundation give grants?
The Malcolm and Lois Field Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Saginaw, MI (12 grants).
Does The Malcolm and Lois Field Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Malcolm and Lois Field Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Malcolm and Lois Field Foundation's largest grantees?
The Malcolm and Lois Field Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include CMU ($25,000), First Free Methodist Church ($15,000) and Bethlehem Lutheran Church ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Malcolm and Lois Field Foundation?
The Malcolm and Lois Field Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $127K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $115K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Malcolm and Lois Field Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Malcolm and Lois Field Foundation's EIN?
The Malcolm and Lois Field Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2785515. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Malcolm and Lois Field 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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