Paul B Henry Foundation
Accepts applications
Paul B Henry Foundation is a private foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,690 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$11,690
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$261,471
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $8,000 the year before.
20% 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 | $9,410 | 11 | $175,994 |
| 2024 | $8,000 | 9 | $232,230 |
| 2025 | $11,690 | 10 | $261,471 |
How to apply
| Contact | Karen Henry Stokes 16 Campau Circle NW, 16 Campau Circle NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (616) 774-2863 |
| What to submit | Contact person - listed above 2A |
| Deadlines, restrictions | No - not applicable |
What Paul B Henry Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 10 | $11,690 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gvsu Foundation Gvsu Foundation | Washington dc internship program | $2,000 |
| Calvin College Calvin College | Paul b henry chair | $2,000 |
| St Cecilia Music Center St Cecilia Music Center | General fund | $1,500 |
| Migrant Legal Aid Migrant Legal Aid | General fund | $1,000 |
| Immigration Law and Justice Mi Immigration Law and Justice Mi | General fund | $1,000 |
| Community Food Club Community Food Club | General fund | $1,000 |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential Fdn Gerald R Ford Presidential Fdn | General fund | $1,000 |
| Safe Haven Ministries Safe Haven Ministries | General fund | $845 |
| Degage Ministries Degage Ministries | General fund | $845 |
| Grand Rapids Public Museum Grand Rapids Public Museum | General fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Henry Stokes
- Jordan Henry
- Megan Henry Shugarman
- Kara Henry
Questions people ask
Does Paul B Henry Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No - not applicable.
How much does Paul B Henry Foundation give?
$11,690 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Paul B Henry Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Karen Henry Stokes (President), Jordan Henry (Vice-Pres.), Megan Henry Shugarman (Secretary) and Kara Henry (Treasurer).
What does Paul B Henry Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and faith communities.