Paul B Henry Foundation
Paul B Henry Foundation is a private foundation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Its 2025 filing lists grants to organizations in Michigan, including colleges, cultural organizations, legal aid and social-service organizations, and a museum.
Paul B Henry Foundation at a glance
In short: Paul B Henry Foundation gave $12K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Michigan. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,690
- +46.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,169
- +31.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $212,048
- +12.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 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 Paul B Henry Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says to contact Karen Henry Stokes.
- Contact
Application contact: Karen Henry Stokes
Mailing address: 16 Campau Circle Nw, 16 Campau Circle Nw, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 774-2863
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul B Henry Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was GVSU Foundation ($2K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Paul B Henry Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $7K (2021) to $12K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GVSU Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | Washington DC Internship Program | $2,000 |
| Calvin College Grand Rapids, MI | Paul B Henry Chair | $2,000 |
| St Cecilia Music Center Grand Rapids, MI | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Migrant Legal Aid Grand Rapids, MI | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Immigration Law and Justice MI Grand Rapids, MI | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Community Food Club Grand Rapids, MI | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential Fdn Grand Rapids, MI | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Safe Haven Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | General Fund | $845 |
| Degage Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | General Fund | $845 |
| Grand Rapids Public Museum Grand Rapids, MI | General Fund | $500 |
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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 | $212,048 | $38,630 | $15,981 | $11,690 | 10 | $11,690 | $34,339 | $11,839 |
| 2024 | $189,399 | $48,501 | $11,420 | $8,000 | 9 | $8,000 | $45,081 | $9,984 |
| 2023 | $152,318 | $4,457 | $13,902 | $9,410 | 11 | $9,410 | — | $8,542 |
| 2022 | $161,763 | $-24,013 | $14,923 | $8,975 | 11 | $8,975 | — | $9,254 |
| 2021 | $200,699 | $59,515 | $12,237 | $7,390 | 7 | $7,390 | $54,668 | $9,683 |
| 2020 | $153,421 | $16,346 | $13,028 | $8,680 | 8 | — | $11,998 | $7,994 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul B Henry Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K 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 show support for varied organizations. For example, St. Cecilia Music Center says its mission is to promote the appreciation, study, and performance of music to enrich the human spirit and quality of life in West Michigan. Migrant Legal Aid says its mission is to protect migrant farmworkers’ dignity, health, and livelihood. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $11,690 across 10 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest grants included $2,000 to GVSU Foundation for a Washington DC internship program and $2,000 to Calvin College for the Paul B Henry Chair. Other grants included $1,500 to St. Cecilia Music Center and $1,000 each to Migrant Legal Aid, Immigration Law and Justice MI, Community Food Club, and Gerald R Ford Presidential Foundation. Safe Haven Ministries and Dégagé Ministries each received $845; Grand Rapids Public Museum received $500.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Karen Henry Stokes as the contact person and says to contact that person; no application form or materials are specified. The filing states that deadlines and award restrictions are not applicable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Karen Henry Stokes as president, Jordan Henry as vice president, Megan Henry Shugarman as secretary, and Kara Henry as treasurer.
Paul B Henry Foundation is led by Karen Henry Stokes, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen Henry Stokes
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Henry
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kara Henry
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Henry Shugarman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Paul B Henry Foundation
How much does Paul B Henry Foundation give each year?
Paul B Henry Foundation gave $12K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $8K across 9 grants.
What is Paul B Henry Foundation's typical grant size?
Paul B Henry Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,169, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Paul B Henry Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Paul B Henry Foundation give grants?
Paul B Henry Foundation 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 (10 grants).
Does Paul B Henry Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of Paul B Henry Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Paul B Henry Foundation's largest grantees?
Paul B Henry Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include GVSU Foundation ($2,000), Calvin College ($2,000) and St Cecilia Music Center ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Paul B Henry Foundation?
Paul B Henry Foundation reported $212K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Paul B Henry Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for varied organizations. For example, St. Cecilia Music Center says its mission is to promote the appreciation, study, and performance of music to enrich the human spirit and quality of life in West Michigan. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul B Henry Foundation?
The 2024 filing says to contact Karen Henry Stokes. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Paul B Henry Foundation's EIN?
Paul B Henry Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3158473. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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