Our Programs
WHO WE HELP
The Foundation’s financial aid and material assistance is administered directly to deserving recipients or through contributions to charitable organizations with which the Foundation has working partnerships. Particular emphasis is given to the support of Marine tankers, especially those of the 2d Tank Battalion, 2d Marine Division, as well as other armed service personnel and their families. Since inception, we have donated over $655,000.
Click here for a link to our IRS Form 990 Financials at our Guidestar Page
Active Duty Marines & Veterans
- 1stLt Michael LiCalzi Scholarship providing college scholarships to Marine Tankers and/or children of Marine Tankers. To date, we have given over fifty scholarships to deserving young men and women totaling $175,000.
- Direct Marine Support. We have worked with the leadership of 2nd Tank Battalion and Family Readiness Officer (FRO) to help Marines and their families. To date, we have spent $25,000 on and off base to support our Marines. Samples of support have been: 1) Started Baby Program giving every Marine family a package of diapers, wipes, and clothing upon birth of child; 2) Administering “Tanksgiving” program purchasing turkey and all accoutrements for Marines and their families in financial hardship; 3) Funded the furnishing and fixtures for the Family Counselor office at Camp Lejeune; 4) Had the ability to help a Marine’s son who was involved in a swimming accident and was currently hooked up to various types of machines to regulate his body temperature and other life support requirements. Living in the hurricane heavy state of North Carolina, the Marine's family was worried of a power outage. The loss of power could result in the death of this little boy. Ace in the Hole Foundation quickly provided funds to install a generator; and 5) Sent a 19 year old Marine and his family to Disney World for the first time.
Those Who Are In Need
· We work directly with health & human organizations in providing funds to provide care, awareness, and/or research. Ace in the Hole has provided over $500,000 in funds to assist the following organizations:
Wounded Warrior Project $102,300
Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types $95,000
Huntington's Disease Society of America $62,000
St. Martin de Porres School $55,000
United Veterans Beacon House $44,500
Terence Cardinal Cooke Huntington's Disease Center $16,000
Adults and Children with Learning Disabilities (ACLD) $10,000
Cerebral Palsy of Nassau County $10,000
America's Vet Dogs $10,000
Lulu & Leo Fund $7,500
USO of Greater Jacksonville $7,000
Generation Iraq $6,000
Women at Risk $5,000
United Cerebral Palsy Suffolk County $5,000
Oliver Miller Fund $5,000
Wounded Warrior Battalion - East $5,000
Snowball Express $5,000
Toys for Tots - Nassau County $5,000
Greg Buckley Scholarship (Oceanside) $3,500
Manhasset Women's Coalition Against Breast Cancer $3,500
Canine Companions for Independence $3,333
Williams Syndrome $2,500
American Legion Auxiliary - Manhasset $2,894
Lead the Way Fund $1,600
Best Buddies - Tampa $1,500
Dana Farber Institute $1,400
Littles Sisters of Assumption $700
Operation Renewed Hope Foundation $600
Houston Hurricane Relief $448
Museum of Military History $300
Semper Fi Fund $250
Ephebic Oath Project $250
Shield Institute $250
Christian Regenhard Center $250
Wytheville Community College $200
These organizations were chosen with the belief that Mike would have supported them while living. Each held a special place in his heart.