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Also known as: C/O CALVIN D MURDOCK
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Gerald A Poorman Foundation is a private corporation based in SPARTA, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Calvin D Murdock. It holds total assets of $1.5M. Annual income is reported at $255K. Total assets have grown from $194K in 2015 to $1.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan, Indiana and Colorado. According to available records, Gerald A Poorman Foundation has made 7 grants totaling $118K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $13K in 2021 to $65K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $55K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Michigan and Colorado. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$7K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Gerald A Poorman Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 7 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, CO.
Gerald A Poorman Foundation has distributed a total of $118K across 7 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $55K.
Gerald A Poorman Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gerald A Poorman Foundation is headquartered in SPARTA, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad D Murdock | PRESIDENT & TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth Simmons | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Edward Jennings | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$73K
Total Assets
$1.4M
Fair Market Value
$1.4M
Net Worth
$1.4M
Grants Paid
$65K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$24K
Distribution Amount
$64K
Total Grants
7
Total Giving
$118K
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
5
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul'S Anglican Catholic ChurchGENERAL DONATION | Grand Rapids, MI | $55K | 2023 |
| Young Life - Northwest Grand RapidsGENERAL DONATION | Grand Rapids, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Youth For Christ West MichiganGENERAL DONATION | Grand Rapids, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| TrinitarianGENERAL DONATION | Littleton, CO | $3K | 2021 |
| Young LifeGENERAL DONATION | Colorado Springs, CO | $3K | 2021 |