The Alro Steel Foundation
Invitation OnlyJackson, Michigan · EIN 30-0254220 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.3M
Organizations funded107
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$104M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
53% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Athletic department | $2,000,000 |
| Jackson County Parks | Jackson, MI | General operating | $411,000 |
| American Red Cross | Detroit, MI | General operating | $100,000 |
| Build Each Other Up | Park Ridge, IL | General operating | $100,000 |
| Jackson Public Schools | Jackson, MI | General operating | $75,000 |
| Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund | Ashburn, VA | General operating | $50,000 |
| Northwest Community Schools | Jackson, MI | General operating | $50,000 |
| Western School District | Parma, MI | General operating | $40,000 |
| Skillsusa Michigan | Ypsilanti, MI | General operating | $28,000 |
| Crawford Ausable Excellence in Education Foundation | Grayling, MI | General operating | $25,000 |
| Engineering Society of Detroit | Southfield, MI | General operating | $25,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | General operating | $25,000 |
| American Heart Association | Boone, IA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Columbia School District | Brooklyn, MI | General operating | $20,000 |
| Grass Lake Community Schools | Grass Lake, MI | General operating | $20,000 |
| Kirtland Community College Foundation | Grayling, MI | General operating | $20,000 |
| Michigan Center Schools | Michigan Center, MI | General operating | $20,000 |
| Napoleon Community Schools | Napoleon, MI | General operating | $20,000 |
| Hanover Horton Schools | Horton, MI | General operating | $15,000 |
| Springport Public Schools | Springport, MI | General operating | $15,000 |
| Palozola Foundation | Des Peres, MO | General operating | $12,000 |
| Coalition for a Prosperous America Education Fund | Southwick, MA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Concord Community Schools | Concord, MI | General operating | $10,000 |
| Davinci Institute | Jackson, MI | General operating | $10,000 |
| East Jackson Community Schools | Jackson, MI | General operating | $10,000 |
| Jackson Preparatory Early College | Jackson, MI | General operating | $10,000 |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | General operating | $10,000 |
| Potterville Police Department | Potterville, MI | General operating | $10,000 |
| Vandercook Lake Public Schools | Jackson, MI | General operating | $10,000 |
| Aiam Foundation | Rochester, MI | General operating | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa | Cedar Rapids, IA | General operating | $8,155 |
| Oshkosh Recreation Department | Oshkosh, WI | General operating | $6,000 |
| Columbia School District | Brooklyn, MI | General operating | $5,750 |
| Jackson Area Career Center | Jackson, MI | General operating | $5,750 |
| Northwest Community Schools | Jackson, MI | General operating | $5,750 |
| City of Potterville | Potterville, MI | General operating | $5,030 |
| Child Safe of Central Mo | Sedalia, MO | General operating | $5,000 |
| Customs House Museum & Cultural Center | Clarksville, TN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Cuw Foundation | Mequon, WI | General operating | $5,000 |
| Grace Baptist Church | Snead, AL | General operating | $5,000 |
| Kellogg Community College Foundation | Battle Creek, MI | General operating | $5,000 |
| Michigan Economic Development Foundation | Lansing, MI | General operating | $5,000 |
| Munson Healthcare Foundation | Traverse City, MI | General operating | $5,000 |
| Nfpa Education & Technology Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | General operating | $4,665 |
| Burton Center for Arts & Technology | Salem, VA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Rochester | Rochester, MI | General operating | $2,500 |
| Craftsman With Character Foundation | Edgerton, WI | General operating | $2,500 |
| Fwcs Career Academy | Fort Wayne, IN | General operating | $2,500 |
| Michigan Works Northeast Consortium | Onaway, MI | General operating | $2,500 |
| Oaklawn Elementary School | Oshkosh, WI | General operating | $2,500 |
| Potterville Athletic Department | Potterville, MI | General operating | $2,500 |
| Father Gabriel Richard High School | Ann Arbor, MI | General operating | $2,000 |
| Hcc Foundation | Tampa, FL | General operating | $2,000 |
| Heartland Career Center | Wabash, IN | General operating | $2,000 |
| Potterville Public Schools | Potterville, MI | General operating | $2,000 |
| Heavy Metal Summer Experience | Redwood City, CA | General operating | $1,500 |
| Menomonee Falls Area High School | Menomonee Falls, WI | General operating | $1,500 |
| Winchester Community High School | Winchester, IN | General operating | $1,500 |
| Blackhawk Area Youth Baseball Association | Beaver Falls, PA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Career Academy South Bend | South Bend, IN | General operating | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 107 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Athletic department | $2,000,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,327,650 | 108 |
| 2023 | $2,537,485 | 80 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503209349100745
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-0254220
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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