THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC
THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, Michigan. Its 2025 grants show support for projects including a children’s rehabilitation hospital campaign, university facilities and programs, scholarships, cultural preservation, youth programming, and river restoration.
THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC at a glance
In short: THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC gave $42.0M across 78 grants in 2025 (avg $539K), mostly in Michigan. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $42,046,391
- +83.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 78
- -3.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $539,056
- +91.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $40,629,871
- -51.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (20 of 65, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC
- 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: 220 Lyon Nw Suite 510, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 235-0010
Website: https://secchia.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Michigan State University ($11.4M across 6 grants). Together the top 10 received $35.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($875,922), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
427 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 242 grants of 427 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 3% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 1% to recipients in Texas. The filing also lists recipients in Florida and New York, each accounting for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 78 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 20 of 65 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $120K; repeat grants $837K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 325% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 354% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2018–2025). 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 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $642K (2018) to $42.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 78 grants totaling $42.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Free Bed Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | Childrens Research Hospital Campaign | $10,000,000 |
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | College of Human Medicine Capital Pledge | $5,000,000 |
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | Mens Tennis Facilty Pledge | $4,962,688 |
| Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | Blue Dot Technology Program Pledge | $3,500,000 |
| Grand Rapids Community Legends Grand Rapids, MI | Grand Rapids Statuary and Historical Preservation | $2,496,412 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Southfield, MI | Capital Pledge | $1,500,000 |
| Kent County Parks Dept Grand Rapids, MI | Secchia Meadows Fund and Childrens Programming | $1,165,230 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of GR Grand Rapids, MI | Camp Omalley and Dolan Belk Lodge Restoration | $1,165,230 |
| National Italian American Fndn Washington, DC | Scholarship Endowment | $1,106,829 |
| Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | College of Human Medicine Research Gift | $1,000,000 |
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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 | $40,629,871 | $17,614,377 | $42,504,852 | $42,046,391 | 78 | $42,061,225 | $17,170,750 | — |
| 2024 | $83,655,693 | $22,812,273 | $45,548,348 | $22,859,279 | 81 | $44,877,372 | $22,137,297 | — |
| 2023 | $99,894,733 | $7,589,127 | $17,745,194 | $16,880,509 | 91 | $17,032,801 | $7,110,284 | $4,807,718 |
| 2022 | $97,428,651 | $46,914,899 | $10,265,357 | $9,902,758 | 82 | $9,997,821 | $3,244,491 | $4,040,005 |
| 2021 | $73,847,839 | $55,247,476 | $11,577,543 | $11,353,623 | 95 | $11,377,866 | $4,495,905 | $1,725,304 |
| 2020 | $22,712,229 | $770,573 | $865,342 | $728,440 | 45 | — | $536,864 | $970,157 |
| 2018 | $13,152,118 | $1,164,245 | $831,249 | $641,939 | 67 | — | $1,010,746 | $856,766 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available sources do not state a formal mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants include support for healthcare, higher education, scholarships, cultural and historical projects, youth programs, and recreation and environmental projects.
The grantees describe their work in varied terms. Michigan State University describes its mission as helping students obtain college scholarships. An individual recipient Aviation Academy says it uses contributions to promote its educational programs. An individual recipient Whitewater says it works to provide public recreation and fitness opportunities while supporting fish, wildlife, and natural resources. An individual recipient Community Legends describes its mission as providing statuary for public benefit.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 78 grants totaling $42,046,391. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest listed grants included $10,000,000 to Mary Free Bed Foundation for a children’s research hospital campaign; $5,000,000 to Michigan State University for a College of Human Medicine capital pledge; and $4,962,688 to Michigan State University for a men’s tennis facility pledge. Other substantial grants included $3,500,000 to an individual recipient State University for its Blue Dot technology program and $2,496,412 to an individual recipient Community Legends for statuary and historical preservation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James A Ens as director, Mark A Schut as treasurer, Joan P Secchia as director, Stephanie Oehler as director, and Legacy Trust as director.
THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James A. Ens
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan P. Secchia
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Legacy Trust
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Oehler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark A. Schut
Treasurer
On filings since 2018
10 hrs/week
$40K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Peter F. Secchia (2018–2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $40K, to Mark a Schut (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC
How much does THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC give each year?
THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC gave $42.0M across 78 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $22.9M across 81 grants.
What is THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC's typical grant size?
THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $539,056, across 78 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC that year got $120K on average.
Where does THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC give grants?
THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC gives mostly in Michigan: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (42 grants), East Lansing, MI (6 grants), Larchmont, NY (4 grants) and Allendale, MI (3 grants).
Does THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 78) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Year End Gift" (6 grants), "Capital Campaign" (3 grants) and "2025 Gift" (3 grants).
Who are THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC's largest grantees?
THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC's largest 2025 grantees include Michigan State University ($11,412,688 across 6 grants), Mary Free Bed Foundation ($10,000,000) and Grand Valley State University ($4,200,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($875,922), which are not listed by name. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC?
THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC reported $40.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $17.6M.
What does THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC fund?
The available sources do not state a formal mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants include support for healthcare, higher education, scholarships, cultural and historical projects, youth programs, and recreation and environmental projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC?
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 PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC's EIN?
THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2641093. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Does THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS August 15, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
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