Panthera Edge Foundation
Panthera Edge Foundation is a private foundation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, that supports education, healthy living, and strong character as paths to developing successful, independent adults. Its giving includes higher-education scholarships and support for charitable partners.
Panthera Edge Foundation at a glance
In short: Panthera Edge Foundation gave $191K across 60 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $191,254
- +50.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 60
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,188
- +5.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $609,827
- +14.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Panthera Edge Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Application forms are available at the foundation’s address and website; award restrictions are listed on the website.
- Review Cycle
- See foundation website.
- Deadline
- See foundation website.
- Contact
Application contact: Natalie Kik-Brown
Mailing address: 335 Bridge Street Nw Unit 1901, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Phone: (616) 826-4989
Email: nkikbrown@pantheraedge.org
Website: https://pantheraedge.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Panthera Edge Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Periuvian Hearts ($12K). Together the top 6 received $38K.
Organizations only. It also paid 54 individual scholarships ($153,050), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
236 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 236 grants of 236 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Michigan recipients received 48% of grant dollars, followed by Hawaii (11%), California (8%), Colorado (6%), and Indiana (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 60 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Panthera Edge Foundation gives
- Giving grew 72% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 620% of 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2019) to $191K (2025). In 2025 it made 60 grants totaling $191K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Periuvian Hearts Golden, CO | Program Services | $12,100 |
| Global Giving Washington DC, DC | Program Services | $6,900 |
| Journeys Within Our Community Truckee, CA | Program Services | $6,725 |
| Children of Vietnam Greensboro, NC | Program Services | $6,629 |
| 45 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $146,950 |
| Joane Uttling Hudsonville, MI | Program Services | $5,000 |
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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 | $609,827 | $359,514 | $281,492 | $191,254 | 60 | $201,612 | $6,451 | $32,544 |
| 2024 | $531,805 | $257,211 | $242,996 | $126,926 | 42 | $178,738 | $5,258 | $26,493 |
| 2023 | $517,590 | $205,050 | $196,388 | $129,802 | 52 | $141,838 | $4,733 | $23,127 |
| 2022 | $508,928 | $180,611 | $170,556 | $111,267 | 42 | $124,826 | $3,893 | $24,463 |
| 2021 | $498,873 | $258,522 | $157,901 | $108,899 | 40 | $112,602 | $2,488 | $21,714 |
| 2020 | $398,252 | $226,551 | $112,571 | $69,010 | 35 | — | $1,551 | $14,044 |
| 2019 | $284,272 | $175,665 | $119,834 | $53,937 | 25 | — | $665 | $9,188 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Panthera Edge Foundation 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
Panthera Edge’s mission is to foster the development of successful, independent adults through initiatives focused on education, healthy living, and strong character. It describes education as a tool for freedom and independence, and emphasizes good choices, discipline, and perseverance.
The foundation lists scholarship initiatives and organizations including the Jim & Katherine Brown Scholarship, Kona Scholarship, 1500 FOR $1500 Scholarship, Laos Educational Opportunities Trust, PEPY, JWOC, Children of Vietnam, Daniel Rojas Mora Foundation, and Peruvian Hearts. Among its 2025 grantees, Journeys Within Our Community describes its work as focusing on education for Cambodian youth, including opportunities in Siem Reap and at local universities. Children of Vietnam says it works to lift children out of poverty by addressing barriers to their potential through services focused on children, families, and communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 60 grants totaling $191,254. Grants ranged from $250 to $12,100, with a median of $2,750. Its largest 2025 grants included $12,100 to Peruvian Hearts, $6,900 to Global Giving, $6,725 to Journeys Within Our Community, and $6,629 to Children of Vietnam. Other listed grants included scholarships to individuals.
The foundation’s website describes the Jim & Katherine Brown Scholarship as an award for eligible high school seniors who will attend Michigan State University. It states that the initial freshman-year award is $4,000, with additional awards of up to $2,000 for each of the following three years, at the directors’ discretion. The scholarship has expanded to include several West Michigan high schools.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alan K. Priest and Janice A. Brown as directors, and Natalie Kik-Brown as “Executive DI.”
Panthera Edge Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alan K. Priest
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice A. Brown
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Kik-Brown
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2022
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$39K (2020) → $68K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $68K, to Natalie KIK-Brown (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Panthera Edge Foundation
How much does Panthera Edge Foundation give each year?
Panthera Edge Foundation gave $191K across 60 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $127K across 42 grants.
What is Panthera Edge Foundation's typical grant size?
Panthera Edge Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,750, and its average grant was $3,188, across 60 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Panthera Edge Foundation give grants?
Panthera Edge Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Hawaii (11%) and California (8%).
Does Panthera Edge Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 60 grants with a stated purpose on Panthera Edge Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (55 grants) and "Program Services" (5 grants).
Who are Panthera Edge Foundation's largest grantees?
Panthera Edge Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Periuvian Hearts ($12,100), Global Giving ($6,900) and Journeys Within Our Community ($6,725), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 54 individual scholarships ($153,050), which are not listed by name. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Panthera Edge Foundation?
Panthera Edge Foundation reported $610K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $202K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Panthera Edge Foundation fund?
Panthera Edge’s mission is to foster the development of successful, independent adults through initiatives focused on education, healthy living, and strong character. It describes education as a tool for freedom and independence, and emphasizes good choices, discipline, and perseverance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Panthera Edge Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Panthera Edge Foundation's EIN?
Panthera Edge Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0855151. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 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 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
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