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 $800,00.
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 over $185,000.
- 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 over $30,000 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; 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 $600,000 in funds to assist the following organizations.
Wounded Warrior Project
Foundation for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types
Huntington's Disease Society of America
St. Martin de Porres School
United Veterans Beacon House
Terence Cardinal Cooke Huntington's Disease Center
Adults and Children with Learning Disabilities (ACLD)
Cerebral Palsy of Nassau County
America's Vet Dogs
Lulu & Leo Fund
USO of Greater Jacksonville
Generation Iraq
Women at Risk
United Cerebral Palsy Suffolk County
Oliver Miller Fund
Wounded Warrior Battalion - East
Snowball Express
Toys for Tots - Nassau County
Greg Buckley Scholarship (Oceanside)
Manhasset Women's Coalition Against Breast Cancer
Canine Companions for Independence
Williams Syndrome
American Legion Auxiliary - Manhasset
Lead the Way Fund
Best Buddies - Tampa
Bishop Grady Villas (FL)
Dana Farber Institute
Littles Sisters of Assumption
Operation Renewed Hope Foundation
Houston Hurricane Relief
Museum of Military History
Semper Fi Fund
Ephebic Oath Project
Shield Institute
Christian Regenhard Center
Wytheville Community College
These organizations were chosen with the belief that Mike would have supported them while living. Each held a special place in his heart.