Private foundation · EIN 81-4662111 · Spring Lake, Michigan · Education

Bob and Leda Palmatter 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $663K total, median $50K. 80% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$663K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in MI
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$21M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
FIRST Presbyterian ChurchGrand Haven, MIReligious$450K
Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchGrand Haven, MIReligious$100K
Adventist Development and Relief AgencySilver Springs, MDReligious$50K
Mosaic CounselingGrand Haven, MICharitable$40K
Saint John's Episcopal ChurchGrand Haven, MIReligious$23K

By state: Michigan 4 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Bob and Leda Palmatter Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Spring Lake, Michigan, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Bob and Leda Palmatter Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Bob and Leda Palmatter Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $663K across 5 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Bob and Leda Palmatter Foundation give?

Michigan (4 grants), Maryland (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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