Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.6M
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
40
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids?
Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Louis and Helen Padnos Foundation ($475K), John & Rose Herman Support Foundation ($335K), Comerica Charitable Trust ($284K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louis and Helen Padnos Foundation | $474,500 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| John & Rose Herman Support Foundation | $335,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Comerica Charitable Trust | $283,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Rosenzweig Coopersmith Foundation | $245,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Susan and David Samrick Family Foundation | $100,531 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Jerome P Subar Foundation | $67,715 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $30,600 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| Morton M Finkelstein Family Charitable Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Grand Rapids Community Foundation | $19,200 | 2 | 2022–2025 |
| Titche Family Foundation | $16,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Frey Foundation | $15,000 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| The Jewish Federations of North America Inc | $8,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| United Jewish Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation | $6,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $5,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Edward Jones Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2019) to $473K (2021). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $159K.
What grants has Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Louis and Helen Padnos Foundation | PROGRAM SERVICE | $80,000 |
| 2025 | John & Rose Herman Support Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY | $65,000 |
| 2025 | Grand Rapids Community Foundation | MULTIPLE GRANTS AWARDED | $7,300 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $6,800 |
| 2024 | Louis and Helen Padnos Foundation | Program Service | $114,500 |
| 2024 | John & Rose Herman Support Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Susan and David Samrick Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $28,731 |
| 2024 | Morton M Finkelstein Family Charitable Foundation | RELIGIOUS | $20,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $6,800 |
| 2024 | Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation | ANNUAL SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,500 |
| 2024 | Frey Foundation | General operating support | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Edward Jones Foundation | COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT | $250 |
| 2023 | The Rosenzweig Coopersmith Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| 2023 | Louis and Helen Padnos Foundation | Program Service | $120,000 |
| 2023 | John & Rose Herman Support Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Susan and David Samrick Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2023 | Frey Foundation | General operating support | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Frey Foundation | General operating support | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Louis and Helen Padnos Foundation | Program Service | $80,000 |
| 2022 | John & Rose Herman Support Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY | $50,000 |
| 2022 | The Rosenzweig Coopersmith Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $27,500 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | RELIGION | $17,000 |
| 2022 | Titche Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $16,000 |
| 2022 | Grand Rapids Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $11,900 |
| 2022 | Susan and David Samrick Family Foundation | SUPPORT ACTIVITIES | $11,800 |
| 2022 | Frey Foundation | Special Initiatives | $2,500 |
| 2021 | Comerica Charitable Trust | FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $283,500 |
| 2021 | Louis and Helen Padnos Foundation | Program Service | $80,000 |
| 2021 | John & Rose Herman Support Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY | $40,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 40 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids?
Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Louis and Helen Padnos Foundation ($475K), John & Rose Herman Support Foundation ($335K), Comerica Charitable Trust ($284K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids between 2019–2025.
Who is Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids's largest funder?
Louis and Helen Padnos Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids, with $475K across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids across 40 grants from 16 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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