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Palmer Foundation is a private corporation based in OAKTON, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1990. The principal officer is Jay L Owen Harris Bank Lake Fores. It holds total assets of $17.6M. Annual income is reported at $5.8M. Total assets have grown from $11.9M in 2011 to $17.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 9 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. According to available records, Palmer Foundation has made 83 grants totaling $2.4M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $788K in 2020 to $1.7M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $100K, with an average award of $29K. The foundation has supported 45 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Wisconsin, Virginia, Maryland, which account for 46% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 16 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$27K
Largest Grant
$80K
Based on 29 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.
Palmer Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 83 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WI, VA, MD.
Palmer Foundation has distributed a total of $2.4M across 83 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $29K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $100K.
Palmer Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Palmer Foundation is headquartered in OAKTON, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 16 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Lischick | TREASURER | $1K | $0 | $1K |
| Megan Enroth | DIRECTOR | $1K | $0 | $1K |
| Brendt Enroth | DIRECTOR | $1K | $0 | $1K |
| Grant Lischick | DIRECTOR | $500 | $0 | $500 |
| Brandon Enroth | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jay L Owen | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Karen E Lischick | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary P Enroth | CHAIRMAN | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan L Enroth | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.1M
Total Assets
$17.4M
Fair Market Value
$22.5M
Net Worth
$17.4M
Grants Paid
$842K
Contributions
$202K
Net Investment Income
$396K
Distribution Amount
$1M
Total: $13.7M
Total Grants
83
Total Giving
$2.4M
Average Grant
$29K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
45
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For The Great LakesGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Palm Beach CountyGENERAL | West Palm Beach, FL | $65K | 2022 |
| Chesapeake Bay FoundationGENERAL | Annapolis, MD | $60K | 2022 |
| Peninsula School Of ArtGENERAL | Fish Creek, WI | $60K | 2022 |
| Doorways For Women And FamiliesGENERAL | Arlington, VA | $50K | 2022 |
| The Miracle FoundationGENERAL | Austin, TX | $50K | 2022 |
| Southern Environmental Law CenterGENERAL | Charlottesville, VA | $50K | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society IncGENERAL | Lincoln, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity InternationalGENERAL | Americus, GA | $47K | 2022 |
| University Of Wisconsin FoundationGENERAL | Madison, WI | $35K | 2022 |
| Duke-Fuqua School Of BusinessGENERAL | Durham, NC | $35K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Weymouth IncGENERAL | Southern Pines, NC | $35K | 2022 |
| Hoffman Institute FoundationGENERAL | San Rafael, CA | $32K | 2022 |
| Association To Preserve Cape CodGENERAL | Dennis, MA | $32K | 2022 |
| Partner For SurgeryGENERAL | Mclean, VA | $20K | 2022 |
| Live Water FoundationGENERAL | Annapolis, MD | $16K | 2022 |
| Georgetown University - Mcdonough School Of BusinessGENERAL | Washington, DC | $15K | 2022 |
| Whitman Elementary SchoolGENERAL | Tacoma, WA | $13K | 2022 |
| Kemper CenterGENERAL | Kenosha, WI | $12K | 2022 |
| Peninsula Players TheaterGENERAL | Fish Creek, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| Urban Food InitiativeGENERAL | Dorchester Center, MA | $8K | 2022 |
| Francis Hardy Gallery Inc Of Door CountyGENERAL | Ephraim, WI | $8K | 2022 |
| Wicomico Friends Of Recreation & Parks IncGENERAL | Salisbury, MD | $7K | 2022 |
| Year Up Puget SoundGENERAL | Seattle, WA | $6K | 2022 |
| Creative Waves FoundationGENERAL | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |