Private foundation · EIN 38-3237340 · Holland, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Stuart and Barbara Padnos Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $304K total, median $2,500. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$304K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2024

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Temple EmanuelEast Grand Rapids, MIGeneral Capital Donation$300K
Holland Symphony OrchestraHolland, MIGeneral Capital Donation$2,500
Holland Garden ClubHolland, MIGeneral Capital Donation$1,764

About this foundation

Stuart and Barbara Padnos Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Holland, Michigan, administered in care of Ben Irwin Coordinator, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Stuart and Barbara Padnos Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Stuart and Barbara Padnos Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $304K across 3 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Stuart and Barbara Padnos Foundation give?

Michigan (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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