Panthera Edge Foundation
Panthera Edge Foundation is a private foundation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity and focuses on fostering the development of successful, independent adults through strategic initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$532K
+2.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$127K
-2.2% YoY
Grant Count
42
-19.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+21.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: Panthera Edge fosters the development of successful, independent adults through initiatives focused on education, healthy living, and strong character.
The foundation's core philosophy emphasizes that:
- Education is the tool for freedom and independence
- Freedom and independence flourish with healthy living and good character
- Good choices fuel opportunity; discipline and perseverance fuel character
Primary Funding Areas:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Scholarship programs
Grantmaking
Panthera Edge Foundation distributes grants primarily through scholarship programs. Based on recent financial data:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking priorities extend to:
- Michigan (primary focus)
- Hawaii
- California
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $531,805
- Annual Income: $257,000
- Total Annual Giving: $131,592
- IRS Ruling Year: 2016
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $531,805 | $517,590 | $508,928 |
| Revenue | $257,211 | $205,050 | $180,611 |
| Expenses | $242,996 | $196,388 | $170,556 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $178,738 | $141,838 | $124,826 |
| Net Investment Income | $5,258 | $4,733 | $3,893 |
| Distributable Amount | $26,493 | $23,127 | $24,463 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
209 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAN K PRIEST | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JANICE A BROWN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| NATALIE KIK-BROWN | EXECUTIVE DI | 20 | $56,294 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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