Private foundation · Grand Rapids, MI

Paul B Henry Foundation

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Typical grant size
$447 – $500 – $2K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
13
Repeat grantees
10
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesNO - NOT APPLICABLE
ContactKAREN HENRY STOKES · 6167742863
MaterialsCONTACT PERSON - LISTED ABOVE 2A
RestrictionsNO - NOT APPLICABLE

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Karen Henry Stokes
PRESIDENT
Jordan Henry
VICE-PRES.
Megan Henry Shugarman
SECRETARY
Kara Henry
TREASURER

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
4.2%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
62
Total grants awarded
$60K
Total amount
$967
Average grant
$5K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$8K
9 grants
2023
$9K
11 grants
2022
$9K
11 grants
2021
$7K
7 grants
2020
$9K
8 grants
2019
$9K
10 grants
2018
$8K
6 grants

Top recipients

Gvsu Foundation
7 grants · MI
$17K
7 grants · MI · ≈ likely match
$15K
4 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$6K
3 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$3K
Guiding Light
3 grants · MI
$2K
4 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$2K
4 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$2K
Council of Mi Foundations
4 grants · MI
$2K
2 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$2K
1 grant · MI · ✓ Exact match
$2K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Calvin College
PAUL B HENRY CHAIR
MI · TY 2024
$2K
Gvsu Foundation
WASHINGTON DC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
MI · TY 2024
$2K
St Cecilia Music Center
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2024
$2K
Degage Ministries
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2024
$1K
Grand Rapids Public Museum
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2024
$500
Guiding Light
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2024
$400
Safe Haven Ministries
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2024
$400
Migrant Legal Aid
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2024
$100
Immigration Law and Justice Mi
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2024
$100
Calvin College
PAUL B HENRY CHAIR
MI · TY 2023
$2K
Gvsu Foundation
WASHINGTON DC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
MI · TY 2023
$2K
St Cecilia Music Center
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2023
$2K
Safe Haven Ministries
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2023
$500
In the Image
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2023
$500
Bethany Christian Services
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2023
$500
Gvsu Awri
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2023
$500
Grand Rapids Public Library
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2023
$500
Hospice of Michigan
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2023
$500
Degage Ministries
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2023
$500
Council of Mi Foundation
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2023
$410
Calvin College
PAUL B HENRY CHAIR
MI · TY 2022
$2K
Gvsu Foundation
WASHINGTON DC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
MI · TY 2022
$2K
St Cecilia Music Center
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2022
$2K
Grand Rapids Symphony
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2022
$750
Hospice of Michigan
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2022
$500
Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2022
$500
Grand Rapids Public Library
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2022
$500
Migrant Legal Aid
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2022
$500
Safe Haven Ministries
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2022
$500
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2022
$200
Grand Rapids Student Advancement Fd
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2022
$25
Calvin College
PAUL B HENRY CHAIR
MI · TY 2021
$3K
Gvsu Foundation
WASHINGTON DC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
MI · TY 2021
$2K
St Cecilia Music Center
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2021
$2K
Grps Foundation
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2021
$500
Council of Mi Foundations
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2021
$390
Safe Haven Ministries
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2021
$250
Migrant Legal Aid
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2021
$250
Gvsu Foundation
WASHINGTON DC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
MI · TY 2020
$2K
Calvin College
PAUL B HENRY CHAIR
MI · TY 2020
$2K
Grand Valley State University
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2020
$2K
Feeding America West Mi
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2020
$2K
Guiding Light
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2020
$500
Salvation Army
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2020
$500
Council of Mi Foundations
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2020
$430
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2020
$250
Calvin College
PAUL B HENRY CHAIR
MI · TY 2019
$2K
Gvsu Foundation
WASHINGTON DC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
MI · TY 2019
$2K
Grand Rapids Symphony
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2019
$2K
Guiding Light
GENERAL FUND
MI · TY 2019
$900

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.