S Gary Spicer Sr Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, primarily focusing on general support for religious institutions, educational initiatives, and community development. It funds a range of activities, including scholarships, athletics, and community services, with a notable emphasis on supporting churches and educational nonprofits. The foundation serves a diverse set of recipients, including schools, community organizations, and cultural institutions, reflecting its commitment to both education and community welfare. While it primarily operates in Michigan, its funding also extends to organizations in other states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize Michigan-based nonprofits such as churches, K–12 schools, scholarship funds, or local education and community organizations with needs for general support or modest program grants.
Good Fit
- • Located in Michigan or providing substantial in-state programming.
- • Mission aligns with general support, scholarships, education, faith-based activities, or athletics.
- • Fits typical grant size bands (many awards around $1K–$5K with occasional larger grants).
- • Has an introduction or endorsement from the foundation’s existing network or prior grantees.
Geography
Giving in the latest year was heavily in-state: 94% of dollars went to Michigan even though grants touched organizations in 11 states by count, so the effective geographic footprint is strongly Michigan-focused.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad set of independent recipients (37 distinct grantees and 41 grants) across churches, schools, universities and community groups, with 22 new recipients that year and 15 repeat grantees across the three-year window.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly declares it funds only preselected applicants and no public application or contact route is visible; although new grantees appear each year, entry appears invitation- or referral-driven rather than open to unsolicited applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
