Plastics Pioneers Association
The objective of the pioneers shall be to recognize achievement in the field of plastics/polymer science, engineering, technology and management; improvement of plastics, science, engineering and technology. These objectives shall be achieved by: 1-conducting an annual meeting to enable menbers to decide on which programs should be recognized. 2-contributing funds from its treasury to educational programs which the association deems worthy of support. 3-administering a scholarship program for deserving students in the study of plastics/polymer science, engineering, technology and management.
Plastics Pioneers Association at a glance
In short: Plastics Pioneers Association gave $13K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $1,690,525
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Plastics Pioneers Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Society of Plastic Engineers Plastivan Program ($13K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Plastics Pioneers Association gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $13K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Society of Plastic Engineers Plastivan Program Bethel, CT | — | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,690,525 | $167,324 | $120,141 | $12,500 | 1 | $100,202 |
| 2023 | $1,643,342 | $178,270 | $94,825 | $12,500 | 1 | $74,596 |
| 2022 | $1,559,897 | $210,944 | $84,485 | $12,500 | 1 | $86,044 |
| 2021 | $1,679,875 | $163,137 | $91,539 | $12,500 | 1 | $90,940 |
| 2020 | $1,596,842 | $123,426 | $67,819 | $12,500 | 1 | $62,544 |
About Plastics Pioneers Association
Based on IRS filings
Plastics Pioneers Association is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Saugatuck, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $13K. Net investment income was $100K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Plastics Pioneers Association is led by Wendy Hoenig, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wendy Hoenig
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ashby L. Rice III
Secretary
Governor → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Mengel
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lance M. Neward
Past President
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Past President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Maureen R. Steinwall
Executive Officio G
Governor → Executive Officio G, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
George Yule
Governor
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Wylie Royce
Governor
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Brenda Clark
Governor
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Dennis Knaus
Governor
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Glenn Beall
Executive Officio G
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jo Nell Kelly
Governor
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Steve Hoenig
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: David E. Murdock (2020–2022) — Governor
- Former: Robert B. Hare (2020–2022) — Governor
- Former: Wolfgang Meyer (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Gail Bristol (2021–2022) — Managing Director
- Former: Dennis L. Hayford (2020–2021) — Governor
- Former: Paul A. Dumesnil Jr. (2020–2021) — Governor
- Former: Stuart D. Swain (2020–2021) — Governor
- Former: Al Hodge (2020) — Past President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Plastics Pioneers Association
How much does Plastics Pioneers Association give each year?
Plastics Pioneers Association gave $13K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $13K across 1 grant.
How large is Plastics Pioneers Association?
Plastics Pioneers Association reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $167K.
What is Plastics Pioneers Association?
Plastics Pioneers Association is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Saugatuck, MI. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Plastics Pioneers Association operate?
Plastics Pioneers Association has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is Plastics Pioneers Association's EIN?
Plastics Pioneers Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3095726. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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