Panthera Edge Foundation
Accepts applications
Panthera Edge Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $191,254 in 60 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $12,100. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$191,254
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$12,100
- Assets$805,164
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $131,592 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $134,502 | 52 | $545,803 |
| 2024 | $131,592 | 42 | $665,022 |
| 2025 | $191,254 | 60 | $805,164 |
How to apply
| Contact | Natalie Kik-Brown 335 Bridge Street NW Unit 1901, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (616) 826-4989, nkikbrown@pantheraedge.org |
| What to submit | Application forms available at the above address and panthera edge foundation website. |
| Deadlines, restrictions | See foundation website |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Panthera Edge Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 31 | $90,950 |
| Hawaii | 8 | $20,150 |
| California | 4 | $14,525 |
| Colorado | 1 | $12,100 |
| Indiana | 2 | $8,100 |
| Arizona | 2 | $7,800 |
| Oregon | 4 | $7,700 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $6,900 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $6,629 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $4,400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Periuvian Hearts | Program services | $12,100 |
| Global Giving | Program services | $6,900 |
| Journeys Within Our Community | Program services | $6,725 |
| Children of Vietnam | Program services | $6,629 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,200 |
| Individual | Program services | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,400 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,300 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,300 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,300 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,300 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,300 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,300 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,300 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,300 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,300 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,300 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,300 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,300 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,800 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,800 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,400 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,200 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,900 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,900 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,900 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,600 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,600 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,600 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,600 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,600 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,600 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,600 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,600 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,600 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,600 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan K Priest
- Janice A Brown
- Natalie Kik-Brown
Questions people ask
Does Panthera Edge Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See foundation website.
How much does Panthera Edge Foundation give?
$191,254 in tax year 2025, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Panthera Edge Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alan K Priest (Director), Janice A Brown (Director) and Natalie Kik-Brown (Executive Di).
What does Panthera Edge Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.