Plym Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker SOUTH BEND, IN EIN: 38-6069680

The Plym Foundation is a family foundation incorporated in Michigan in 1952 and based in South Bend, Indiana. The foundation operates as a private grantmaking organization supporting nonprofit work across the United States.

Key facts about Plym Foundation

EIN: 38-6069680
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $167,500
Grants made (2024): 34
Average grant: $4,926
Median grant: $4,250
Primary geography: Michigan (19% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026.

Who Plym Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Plym Foundation's 34 itemized 2024 grants were Michigan (19%), Colorado (15%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (3 grants), East Hampton, NY (3 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants) and South Bend, IN (2 grants). 85% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$168K

+57.3% YoY

Grant Count

+25.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

+24.9% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation gives primarily for:

Higher education
Human services
Health
Environment
Education
Children and youth
Arts and culture

Grantmaking

The foundation awarded 37 grants in its most recent fiscal year, with total giving of $142,100–$167,500 depending on the reporting period.

Grant Range

$2,500

Average Grant

$3,800

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and territories, with particular emphasis on:

Michigan
Indiana
Florida
New York
Massachusetts

The foundation's funding also reaches Connecticut, Hawaii, Virginia, and other U.S. locations, as well as Puerto Rico.

Grant Distribution by State

Michigan $266K (33%)

New York $156K (20%)

North Carolina $80K (10%)

Florida $63K (8%)

New Jersey $44K (5%)

Connecticut $29K (4%)

Massachusetts $28K (3%)

Colorado $25K (3%)

+11 more states

States

Alabama Colorado Connecticut Florida Hawaii Illinois Indiana Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Minnesota North Carolina New Jersey New York Pennsylvania PR Virginia Washington Wisconsin

Cities

Vero BeachCharlotteNilesNew YorkCharlottesvilleSouth BendBrooklynNew HavenNorth AndoverPrincetonPort St LucieBronxvilleEast HamptonGrand RapidsHillsdaleMoon TownshipPort WashingtonSeattleTarrytownThree Rivers

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $4,651,549–$4,739,523
Total Annual Giving: $142,100–$317,000 (varies by reporting period)
Annual Revenue: $160,600–$219,660
Annual Expenses: $213,547

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

175 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Ymca Camp Eberhart ($25,000), Hyland Hills Hockey Association ($15,000), Boys and Girls Hope of New York ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
YMCA CAMP EBERHART THREE RIVERS, MI	CAMP EBERHARDT	$25,000
HYLAND HILLS HOCKEY ASSOCIATION WESTMINSTER, CO	GENERAL USE	$15,000
BOYS AND GIRLS HOPE OF NEW YORK BROOKLYN, NY	GENERAL USE	$10,000
GUARDIANS FOR NEW FUTURE POST ST LUCIE, FL	GENERAL USE	$10,000
SOUL DOG RESCUE FORT LUPTON, CO	GENERAL USE	$10,000
WASHINGTON U SEATTLE, WA	GENERAL USE	$7,500
YALE UNIVERSITY NEW HAVEN, CT	GENERAL USE	$7,000
DREAM ON 3 CHARLOTTE, NC	GENERAL USE	$5,000
END THE VIOLENCE PROJECT INC BRYN MAWR, PA	GENERAL USE	$5,000
SOUTH MACK SPORTS BOOSTERS CHARLOTTE, NC	MEN'S LACROSSE	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Linda Plym – Trustee
James F. Keenan – Secretary/Treasurer
Kate Campbell – Trustee

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JAMES F KEENAN	PRESIDENT	0.5	$2,500
JOHN E PLYM JR	SECRETARY/TREASURER	0.5	$2,500
KATE CAMPBELL	TRUSTEE	0.5	$2,500
LINDA PLYM	TRUSTEE	0.5	$2,500
ROBERT RANDALL PLYM	TRUSTEE	0.5	$2,500
JENNI PLYM	TRUSTEE	0.5	$2,500
NICK CAMPBELL	TRUSTEE	0.5	$2,500

Contact Information

Address: 202 South Michigan Street, Suite 910 South Bend, IN 46601-2031

Phone: 574-287-5977

EIN: 38-6069680

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Plym Foundation fund?

The foundation gives primarily for: • Higher education • Human services • Health • Environment • Education • Children and youth • Arts and culture

How do I apply for a grant from Plym Foundation?

**Grant Amounts:** • Typical awards range from $250–$25,000 • Median grant size: $2,500 • Average grant size: $3,800 **Types of Support:** • General support • Project support • Research • Building funds • Equipment • Events **Recent Activity:** The foundation awarded 37 grants in its most recent fiscal year, with total giving of $142,100–$167,500 depending on the reporting period.

Where does Plym Foundation make grants?

The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and territories, with particular emphasis on: • Michigan • Indiana • Florida • New York • Massachusetts The foundation's funding also reaches Connecticut, Hawaii, Virginia, and other U.S. locations, as well as Puerto Rico.