AI Summary
Louis and Helen Padnos Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $186.2K across 3 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GRAND RAPIDS
Grand Rapids, MI
$589K
16%
NEW ISRAEL FUND
WASHINGTON, DC
$150K
4%
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF MICHIGAN
Ann Arbor, MI
$75K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$7.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 28 grantees
- 7 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Louis and Helen Padnos Foundation?
No. Louis and Helen Padnos Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Louis and Helen Padnos Foundation give?
Louis and Helen Padnos Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, District Of Columbia, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Louis and Helen Padnos Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Louis and Helen Padnos Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,072. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Louis and Helen Padnos Foundation make each year?
In 2025, Louis and Helen Padnos Foundation awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $186 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Louis and Helen Padnos Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, Louis and Helen Padnos Foundation awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include JEWISH FEDERATION OF GRAND RAPIDS, NEW ISRAEL FUND, and PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF MICHIGAN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Louis and Helen Padnos Foundation?
Louis and Helen Padnos Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.