Louis M Dexter Memorial
Louis M Dexter Memorial is a private foundation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It made 19 grants totaling $37,380 in 2025, all to recipients in Michigan.
Louis M Dexter Memorial at a glance
In short: Louis M Dexter Memorial gave $37K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $37,380
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +18.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,967
- -15.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $590,159
- +7.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Louis M Dexter Memorial
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its 2024 filing says to submit a letter that includes a copy of the applicant organization’s 501(c)(3) exemption letter and states the intended use of the requested funds. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Mary Bardolph
Mailing address: 375 Pebble Beach Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone: (616) 856-6543
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Louis M Dexter Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Porter Hills Foundation ($4K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 83 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. Listed recipients were in Grand Rapids, Rockford, and Ada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Louis M Dexter Memorial open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 17 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2020) to $38K (2022). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $3,000 |
| St Cecilia Music Center Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $3,000 |
| Calvin College Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $3,000 |
| Iccf Family Haven Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $3,000 |
| Kids' Food Basket Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $2,900 |
| Fellowship of Christian a Rockford, MI | General Support | $2,500 |
| Southeast Comm Outreach Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $2,500 |
| Porter Hills Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $2,500 |
| Gilda's Club Worldwide Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $2,070 |
| Hospice of Michigan Ada, MI | General Support | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $590,159 | $77,740 | $39,385 | $37,380 | 19 | $37,571 | $75,927 | $32,557 |
| 2024 | $551,804 | $22,550 | $39,866 | $37,380 | 16 | $37,555 | $20,800 | $31,749 |
| 2023 | $569,120 | $48,481 | $39,686 | $37,380 | 16 | $37,719 | $46,515 | $29,714 |
| 2022 | $560,325 | $18,589 | $41,759 | $38,380 | 16 | $38,530 | $15,360 | $32,051 |
| 2021 | $583,495 | $69,011 | $40,551 | $38,280 | 16 | $38,430 | $66,890 | $35,816 |
| 2020 | $555,035 | $26,263 | $33,160 | $31,338 | 15 | — | $33,694 | $30,754 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Louis M Dexter Memorial reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. St. Cecilia Music Center says it promotes music appreciation, study, and performance to enrich the human spirit and quality of life in West Michigan. Aquinas College describes its mission as providing a liberal arts education rooted in the Catholic Dominican tradition, with a global perspective and emphasis on service and lifelong learning. Kids’ Food Basket says it nourishes children through food and educational programs. Porter Hills Foundation says it raises and manages funds supporting Porter Hills retirement communities and services. Hospice of Michigan says it provides compassionate hospice expertise to patients and families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 19 grants totaling $37,380. Grant amounts ranged from $310 to $3,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest awards included $3,000 each to Aquinas College and St. Cecilia Music Center; $2,900 to Kids’ Food Basket; and $2,500 each to Fellowship of Christian A, Southeast Community Outreach, and Porter Hills Foundation. The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mary Bardolph as president; Susan Smith as vice president; Mary Kay Kimble as secretary; Richard Meyer as treasurer; and Andrea Darling and Mary Hillyard as trustees.
Louis M Dexter Memorial is led by Mary Bardolph, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Bardolph
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Andrea Darling
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Hillyard
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Mary Kay Kimble
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Meyer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Smith
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Patrice Epner (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Kathleen Kimble (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Louis M Dexter Memorial
How much does Louis M Dexter Memorial give each year?
Louis M Dexter Memorial gave $37K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $37K across 16 grants.
What is Louis M Dexter Memorial's typical grant size?
Louis M Dexter Memorial's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,967, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Louis M Dexter Memorial that year got $2K on average.
Where does Louis M Dexter Memorial give grants?
Louis M Dexter Memorial gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (13 grants) and Rockford, MI (2 grants).
Does Louis M Dexter Memorial give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of Louis M Dexter Memorial's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Louis M Dexter Memorial's largest grantees?
Louis M Dexter Memorial's largest 2025 grantees include Porter Hills Foundation ($3,600 across 2 grants), Calvin College ($3,310 across 2 grants) and Aquinas College ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Louis M Dexter Memorial?
Louis M Dexter Memorial reported $590K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Louis M Dexter Memorial fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. St. Cecilia Music Center says it promotes music appreciation, study, and performance to enrich the human spirit and quality of life in West Michigan. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Louis M Dexter Memorial?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Louis M Dexter Memorial's EIN?
Louis M Dexter Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3383892. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Louis M Dexter Memorial accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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