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Stuart and Barbara Padnos Foundation

Preselected recipients only Holland, Michigan · EIN 383237340

Stuart and Barbara Padnos Foundation is a private foundation in Holland, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $304,264 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $305,531 the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$305,5313$3.6 million
2024$304,2643$3.5 million

How to apply

Stuart and Barbara Padnos Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Stuart and Barbara Padnos Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan3$304,264

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Temple Emanuel
East Grand Rapids, MI
General Capital Donation$300,000
Holland Symphony Orchestra
Holland, MI
General Capital Donation$2,500
Holland Garden Club
Holland, MI
General Capital Donation$1,764

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Stuart and Barbara Padnos Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Stuart and Barbara Padnos Foundation give?

$304,264 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.

Who runs Stuart and Barbara Padnos Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey S Padnos (President), Daniel P Padnos (Vice President) and Douglas B Padnos (Secretary/Treasurer).

What does Stuart and Barbara Padnos Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and environment and conservation.

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