Louis and Helen Padnos Foundation
Invitation OnlyHolland, Michigan · EIN 38-3476218 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$496K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$7.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
9% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | Program service | $160,000 |
| Odc Network | Holland, MI | Program service | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Soroka Medical Center Inc | Scarsdale, NY | Program service | $50,000 |
| Secure Communities Network Inc | Chicago, IL | Program service | $36,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Fund of Michigan | Detroit, MI | Program service | $36,000 |
| Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | Program service | $25,000 |
| Community Action House | Holland, MI | Program service | $25,000 |
| Ready for School | Holland, MI | Program service | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | Program service | $20,000 |
| Saugatuck Center for the Arts Inc | Saugatuck, MI | Program service | $12,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holland | Holland, MI | Program service | $10,000 |
| Frederick Meijer Gardens | Grand Rapids, MI | Program service | $10,000 |
| Arbor Circle | Grand Rapids, MI | Program service | $10,000 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | Grand Rapids, MI | Program service | $7,500 |
| Gvsu Hillel | Allendale, MI | Program service | $6,000 |
| Resiliance Advocates for Ending Violence | Holland, MI | Program service | $5,000 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony | Grand Rapids, MI | Program service | $5,000 |
| Holland Symphony Orchestra Inc | Holland, MI | Program service | $3,000 |
| Msu Hillel Campus Alliance | East Lansing, MI | Program service | $2,500 |
| Lansing Symphony Orchestra | Lansing, MI | Program service | $1,250 |
| Black River Public School | Holland, MI | Program service | $1,150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $495,900 | 21 |
| 2024 | $186,250 | 10 |
| 2023 | $244,500 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622619349100402
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3476218
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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