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The Palmer Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 36-3700897 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $1.8M
- Grants reported
- 62
- Median grant
- $25K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | $950K |
| 2024 | 28 | $800K |
Where The Palmer Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION | ROCKVILLE, MD | GENERAL SUPPORT AND RESEARCH SUPPORT FOR IBD | 2025 | $113.3K |
| CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION | ANNAPOLIS, MD | HELP BUILD A NEW STATE OF THE ART OYSTER RESTORATION CENTER | 2025 | $92.8K |
| THE CROHN'S & COALITIS FOUNDATION | ROCKVILLE, MD | GENERAL SUPPORT AND RESEARCH SUPPORT FOR IBD | 2024 | $92K |
| GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY - MCDONOUGH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS | WASHINGTON, DC | THE GEORGETOWN MCDONOUGH SMALL BUSINESS CORP AND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS. | 2024 | $65K |
| THE NEO FUND | PUYALLUP, WA | TRAINING, BUSINESS COACHING, AND LOAN CAPITAL FOR GUATEMALA AND NICARAGUA | 2024 | $50K |
| SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | TO ENCOURAGE THE "POLLUTER PAYS" APPROACH IN OTHER LOCALITIES TO PROTECT FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES, AND DRINKING WATER SOURCES | 2024 | $50K |
| SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | TO BUILD ON THAT EPA OBJECTION AND REQUIRE NORTH CAROLINAS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO ENFORCE THE CLEAN WATER ACT AT ALL SUCH FACILITIES DISCHARGING PFAS AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL TOXINS AND WILL CONTINUE TO PUSH THE STATE TO SET NUMERIC STANDARDS FOR THESE POLLUTANTS. | 2025 | $50K |
| ICARE CORPORATION | STATESVILLE, NC | TO SUPPORT THE RESCUE OF WILD CORALS AND THEIR REESTABLISHMENT ON CORAL REEFS, AS WELL AS THE RESTORATION OF REEF-BASED SPONGE SPECIES TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY IN CORAL REEF COMMUNITIES IN THE FLORIDA KEYS | 2025 | $50K |
| OPERATION JOB READY VETERANS | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | TO SPONSOR AN IN-PERSON TRAINING SO EMPLOYEES CAN GAIN SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH CLIENTS TO ASSIST THEM IN ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR TRANSITION FROM ACTIVE-DUTY CAREERS TO CIVILIAN EMPLOYMENT ($30K). FUNDING WILL ALSO SUPPORT A CONSULTANT TO TRAIN EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION MANAGERS IN THE FEDERAL RESUME WRITING PROCESS ($20K). | 2025 | $50K |
| ENVIRONMENTAL LAW & POLICY CENTER | CHICAGO, IL | TO FUND EFFORTS TO EDUCATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF LAWMAKERS AND LEGISLATIVE STAFF ON THE GREAT LAKES COMPACT | 2025 | $50K |
| FOTOKIDS | PALM SPRINGS, CA | TO FURTHER EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS ENABLING OPTIONS FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE AND INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT. | 2025 | $50K |
| ASSOCIATION TO PRESERVE CAPE COD | DENNIS, MA | TO SPONSOR A PILOT PROJECT TO MONITOR FRESHWATER PONDS FOR DANGEROUS NEUROTOXINS (ANATOXINS), ESTABLISH TESTING PROTOCOLS FOR THEM, AND WORK WITH STATE PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR SAFETY | 2024 | $50K |
| FOREST PLANET | WASHINGTON, DC | LAYING THE GROUNDWORK: LEVERAGE FOR THE KUKUA INITIATIVE, TO PAY FOR THE LABOR TO PRUNE AND MULCH UNDERGROWTH NEAR AND AROUND 340K TREES IN THE IRENTE2 AND IRENTE3 PLANTING SITES. THIS WILL FERTILIZE SOIL AND ACCELERATE GROWTH OF TREES. FUNDS WILL ALSO HELP CONSTRUCT A 400K CAPACITY MANGROVE TREE NURSERY. FINALLY, ADDITIONAL DOLLARS WILL HELP DEFRAY TRAVEL COSTS FOR HANK DEARDEN TO OVERSEE BOTH PROJECTS. | 2024 | $46K |
| ROOT NS INC | SALEM, MA | TO PROVIDE STIPENDS TO STUDENTS IN THE ROOT CULINARY TRAINING PROGRAM | 2025 | $45K |
| LIVING WATER INTERNATIONAL | ANNAPOLIS, MD | TO BUILD A WATER PIPELINE EXTENSION FROM AN EXISTING WATER POINT AT A SCHOOL IN RWANDA TO ALLOW STUDENTS TO COLLECT SAFE WATER, WASH THEIR HANDS, AND TAKE HOME SAFE WATER FOR THEIR FAMILIES AFTER SCHOOL | 2024 | $45K |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL | AMERICUS, GA | TO SUPPORT THE BUILDING OF A HOME IN DOOR COUNTY ($3K) AND TO SERVE 100 OF THE MOST VULNERABLE FAMILIES IN ETHIOPIA WITH PERMANENT SHELTER SOLUTIONS | 2025 | $45K |
| HIGHWATER FARM | SILT, CO | TO PROCURE A WATER CISTERN FOR STORAGE ($10,000), COVER THE SALARY OF A YOUTH COORDINATOR FOR JOB-TRAINING PROGRAMS IN AGRICULTURE ($25,000), AND PROVIDE FOR YOUTH CREW WORKER STIPENDS TO GIVE TEENS JOB AND SOCIAL SKILLS DURING THE 8-WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM ($5,000) | 2024 | $40K |
| WORKFORCE ALLIANCE | NEW HAVEN, CT | FUNDING FOR WORKFORCE ALLIANCE'S SKILL UP FOR MANUFACTURING PROGRAM. THIS FUNDING WILL BE USED TO FUND STIPENDS, SUPPORT SERVICES, AND ON-THE-JOB TRAINING WAGE SUBSIDIES FOR PARTICIPANTS IN SKILL UP FOR MANUFACTURING COHORTS TO BE OFFERED IN THE 2025-2026 PROGRAM YEAR. | 2025 | $35K |
| KEMPER CENTER | KENOSHA, WI | TO HIRE AN EXPERIENCED CURATOR FOR THE ANDERSON ARTS CENTER IN ORDER TO ALLOW THE ARTS CENTER TO CONTINUE TO GROW BY PROVIDING REVOLVING SHOWS, TRAVELING NATIONAL SHOWS, BUILDING A PERMANENT COLLECTION AND TO EXPAND CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING THROUGH ART EDUCATION - COLLECTIVE | 2024 | $35K |
| WEYMOUTH CENTER | SOUTHERN PINES, NC | TO SUPPORT WEYMOUTH EQUESTRIANS, AN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM, PREPARING YOUTH FOR POTENTIAL CAREERS IN THE EQUESTRIAN FIELD. | 2024 | $35K |
| ALDEA | NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT SANITARY LATRINES TO HELP IMPROVE HEALTH AND HYGIENE IN SANTA ISABEL, GUATEMALA. | 2024 | $35K |
| NORTHERN DOOR CHILDCARE PROJECT INC | SISTER BAY, WI | INFANT CRIBS AND NEW FEEDING ROOM FURNISHINGS | 2024 | $32K |
| UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA DARDEN SCHOOL FOUNDATION | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | TO FUND THE PEL ENTREPRENEURSHIP INITIATIVE, INCLUDING THE DAMON DEVITO VENTURE VELOCITY FUND SUPPORTS NEWLY GRADUATED ENTREPRENEURS' INITIATIVES | 2025 | $32K |
| A LEG TO STAND ON INC | NEW YORK, NY | PROVIDING FREE, HIGH-QUALITY CLUBFOOT CORRECTION TO BABIES AND CHILDREN IN BANGLADESH & PAKISTAN | 2024 | $30K |
| PARTNER FOR SURGERY | MCLEAN, VA | TO SUPPORT THE INFANT NUTRITION PROGRAM IN RURAL GUATEMALA TO REDUCE MORTALITY AMONG BABIES BORN WITH CLEFT LIP AND PALATE AND TO QUALIFY THEM FOR ESSENTIAL SURGERIES | 2025 | $30K |
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This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from The Palmer Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.