Champions of Wayne Inc
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.
Champions of Wayne Inc at a glance
In short: Champions of Wayne Inc gave $18K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $18K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $18,302
- -51.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $18,302
- -51.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $18,302
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Champions of Wayne Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was The Guidance Center ($18K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2021) to $37K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Guidance Center Southgate, MI | General Funds | $18,302 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $11,569 | $49,375 | $18,302 | 1 | $18,302 | $1,264 |
| 2020 | $37,806 | $269,114 | $190,921 | $37,325 | 1 | — | $1,336 |
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.
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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
Live grants for the work Champions of Wayne Inc funds
Youth Development Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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