Champions of Wayne Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Franklin, MI EIN: 27-4058101

Champions of Wayne Inc is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Franklin, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $18K.

Key facts about Champions of Wayne Inc

In short: Champions of Wayne Inc gave $18K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $18K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
27-4058101
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2021
Annual giving (2021)
$18,302
Grants made (2021)
1
Average grant
$18,302
Median grant
$18,302
Primary geography
Michigan (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$18K

-51.0% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$18K

-51.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Champions of Wayne Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Champions of Wayne Inc gives

  • In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

SouthgateWestland

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K1 grant2020 1 grant2021

From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2021) to $37K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $18K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2021

The Guidance Center: $18KThe Guidance Center$18K

The largest 2021 recipient was The Guidance Center ($18K).

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Guidance Center Southgate, MIGeneral Funds$18,302

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
$0$100K$200K$300K2020 2021
Metric20212020
Total Assets—$37,806
Revenue$11,569$269,114
Expenses$49,375$190,921
Qualifying Distributions$18,302—
Distributable Amount$1,264$1,336

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Champions of Wayne Inc is led by Kari Walker, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.

Officers on the 2021 filing

  • Kari Walker

    President & Director

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeff Styers

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jim House

    Director & Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lisa Styers

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Milton Mack

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Richard D. Helppie

    Secretary & Director

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stephanie Armes

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Champions of Wayne Inc

How much does Champions of Wayne Inc give each year?

Champions of Wayne Inc gave $18K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $37K across 1 grant.

What is Champions of Wayne Inc?

Champions of Wayne Inc is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Franklin, MI.

Where does Champions of Wayne Inc operate?

Champions of Wayne Inc has awarded grants in Michigan.

How much is Champions of Wayne Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Champions of Wayne Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Champions of Wayne Inc's EIN?

Champions of Wayne Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4058101. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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