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Louis And Helen Padnos Foundation is a private corporation based in HOLLAND, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Mr Ben Irwin. It holds total assets of $5M. Annual income is reported at $1.8M. The foundation is governed by 7 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 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Michigan. According to available records, Louis And Helen Padnos Foundation has made 97 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $8K. The foundation has distributed between $205K and $506K annually from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $506K distributed across 30 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $120K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 43 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Michigan and New York and Maine. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$80K
Based on 23 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.
Louis And Helen Padnos Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 97 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, NY, ME.
Louis And Helen Padnos Foundation has distributed a total of $1.5M across 97 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $120K.
Louis And Helen Padnos Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Louis And Helen Padnos Foundation is headquartered in HOLLAND, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley E Padnos | SECRETARY & TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William R Padnos | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mitchell W Padnos | TREASURER & TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Daniel P Padnos | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cynthia B Padnos | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Douglas B Padnos | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeffrey S Padnos | PRESIDENT & TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$284K
Total Assets
$5M
Fair Market Value
$6.1M
Net Worth
$5M
Grants Paid
$245K
Contributions
$285K
Net Investment Income
$153K
Distribution Amount
$292K
Total: $3.6M
Total Grants
97
Total Giving
$1.5M
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
43
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation Of Grand RapidsProgram Service | Grand Rapids, MI | $115K | 2024 |
| New Israel FundProgram Service | New York, NY | $25K | 2024 |
| Outdoor Discovery NetworkProgram Service | Holland, MI | $25K | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood Of MichiganProgram Service | Grand Rapids, MI | $20K | 2024 |
| Gvsu HillelProgram Service | Allendale, MI | $10K | 2024 |
| Arbor CircleProgram service | Grand Rapids, MI | $10K | 2024 |
| Grand Rapids Art MuseumProgram Service | Grand Rapids, MI | $8K | 2024 |
| Ready For SchoolProgram Service | Holland, MI | $6K | 2024 |
| Saugatuck Center For ArtsProgram Service | Saugatuck, MI | $5K | 2024 |
| Frederik Meijer GardensProgram Service | Grand Rapids, MI | $5K | 2024 |
| Resilience Advocates For Ending ViolenceProgram Service | Holland, MI | $5K | 2024 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of HollandProgram Service | Holland, MI | $5K | 2024 |
| Holland Symphony OrchestraProgram Service | Holland, MI | $3K | 2024 |
| Grand Rapids SymphonyProgram Service | Grand Rapids, MI | $3K | 2024 |
| Lansing Symphony OrchestraProgram Service | Lansing, MI | $1K | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood Of MiProgram Service | Grand Rapids, MI | $20K | 2023 |
| Ywca West Central MichiganProgram Service | Grand Rapids, MI | $12K | 2023 |
| Kids Food BasketProgram Service | Grand Rapids, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| John Ball ZooProgram Service | Grand Rapids, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Holland Aquatic CenterProgram Service | Holland, MI | $8K | 2023 |
| Lighthouse ImmigrantProgram Service | Holland, MI | $8K | 2023 |
| Cantor-David Fair FundProgram Service | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Jfgr MatchProgram Service | Grand Rapids, MI | $25K | 2022 |
| Community Action HouseProgram Service | Grand Rapids, MI | $18K | 2022 |