The Palmer Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-3700897
Foundation Overview
Based in Oakton, VA, The Palmer Foundation has awarded 362 grants totaling $9,553,050 to organizations in Illinois, Wisconsin and 17 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $300 to $100,000, with a median award of $25,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$9,553,050
Total Assets
$25,304,076
Median Grant (all grants)
$25,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
56
Median Grant
$25,500
% Median Grant Growth
+6%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 32%
18 of 56 recipients (32%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Wisconsin
Grants are geographically diversified with 23% in Wisconsin and funding distributed across 20 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Wisconsin, funding concentrates in Fish Creek (28%), Kenosha (25%), Sturgeon Bay (19%).
Funding Trajectory
+19%
Stable funding levels with 19% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Education + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (41%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Palmer Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Leg To Stand On Inc | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Providing Free, High-quality Clubfoot Correction To Babies And Children In Bangladesh & Pakistan | 2024 |
| Aldea | $35,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Sanitary Latrines To Help Improve Health And Hygiene In Santa Isabel, Guatemala. | 2024 |
| Altrusa International Foundation Of Door County Wi Inc | $2,000 | Sturgeon Bay, WI, US | To Support The Back-to-school Fair By Providing Athletic Shoes And Socks, Grade Level School Supplies, Shirts, Toiletries, Backpacks And Other Essentials For 600 Students (Workforce) | 2024 |
| Association To Preserve Cape Cod | $50,000 | Dennis, MA, US | 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 |
| Door Community Auditorium Corp | $3,000 | Fish Creek, WI, US | To Support The 4k Art Program And The Passport Program (Performing Artists) And Song Writing Residency. | 2024 |
| Duke-fuqua School Of Business | $15,000 | Durham, NC, US | To Support Entrepreneurship Activities At Fuqua | 2024 |
| Forest Planet | $46,000 | Washington, DC, US | 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 |
| Georgetown University - Mcdonough School Of Business | $65,000 | Washington, DC, US | The Georgetown Mcdonough Small Business Corp And Scholarship Funds. | 2024 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $25,000 | Americus, GA, US | To Support The Building Of A Home In Door County ($5k) And To Reduce Arsenic Contamination And Water-borne Disease In Bangladesh By Improving Access To Wash Conditions ($20,000) | 2024 |
| Kemper Center | $35,000 | Kenosha, WI, US | 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 |
| Living Water International | $45,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | 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 |
| Peninsula School Of Art | $9,000 | Fish Creek, WI, US | To Support The Visual Arts Educational Experiences For Youth And Community-based Public Programs Serving Children & Families, Area Residents, And Visitors | 2024 |
| Players Against Hate | $5,000 | Ellicott City, MD, US | Anti-bias, Belonging Curriculum & Reporting Tool | 2024 |
| Sandhills Community College Foundation Inc | $20,000 | Pinehurst, NC, US | To Purchase A New Welding Booth For The Palmer Trades Center Student Lab. | 2024 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | $50,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | To Encourage The "Polluter Pays" Approach In Other Localities To Protect Families, Communities, And Drinking Water Sources | 2024 |
| The Crohn's & Coalitis Foundation | $92,000 | Rockville, MD, US | General Support And Research Support For Ibd | 2024 |
| The Miracle Foundation | $8,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support The Family-strengthening Program To Reintegrate Children Into Family Care And/ Or Prevent Children From Separation From Family - Miracle Foundation Ensures The Home Is Safe, Stable, And Permanent. Household Economy Is One Of The Five Well-being Domains On Miracle's Thrive Scale. Livelihood Support For The Parent To Care For Their Child/ Children Is A Major Need. This Fiscal Year Miracle Has Plans To Reach 12,143 Children And 8095 Families | 2024 |
| The Neo Fund | $50,000 | Puyallup, WA, US | Training, Business Coaching, And Loan Capital For Guatemala And Nicaragua | 2024 |
| University Of Virginia Darden School Foundation | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | For General Purposes Dedicated To Entrepreneurship, Batten Institute Current Use Fund | 2024 |
| Weymouth Center | $35,000 | Southern Pines, NC, US | To Support Weymouth Equestrians, An Afterschool Program, Preparing Youth For Potential Careers In The Equestrian Field. | 2024 |
| Year Up Inc | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Year Up United In Puget Sound Student Support Funds | 2024 |
| Bruce Museum | $7,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | General | 2024 |
| Greater Boston Legal Services | $18,000 | Boston, MA, US | This Funding Will Go Towards Gbls's Legal Aid Program For Special Immigrant Juveniles (Sij's) Who Arrive To The United States To Obtain Legal Status | 2024 |
| Highwater Farm | $40,000 | Silt, CO, US | 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 |
| Kenosha Ymca | $26,000 | Kenosha, WI, US | To Support The Kenosha Ymca Teen Achievers Program, An Academic Afterschool Program For Those Most In Need To Help Youth Find Their College And Career Pathway And Prepare Them For Opportunities That Will Become Available In The Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood. | 2024 |
| Mary's Center For Maternal & Child Care | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Fund Specialized Training To Nurses, Medical Professionals, And For Diverse Team Members To Provide Comprehensive, Culturally Sensitive Care To Participants Across Its Programs. | 2024 |
| Northern Door Childcare Project Inc | $32,000 | Sister Bay, WI, US | Infant Cribs And New Feeding Room Furnishings | 2024 |
| Somerset County Historical Trust | $2,000 | Princess Anne, MD, US | To Hold An Off-site Meeting For The Board And A Professional Facilitator To Develop A Unified Strategic Plan For Somerset County's Rich Heritage And Legacy Of Preserving Historic Properties | 2024 |
| A Leg To Stand On Inc | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Providing Free, High-quality Clubfoot Correction To Babies And Children In Bangladesh & Pakistan | 2024 |
| Aldea | $35,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Sanitary Latrines To Help Improve Health And Hygiene In Santa Isabel, Guatemala. | 2024 |
| Altrusa International Foundation Of Door County Wi Inc | $2,000 | Sturgeon Bay, WI, US | To Support The Back-to-school Fair By Providing Athletic Shoes And Socks, Grade Level School Supplies, Shirts, Toiletries, Backpacks And Other Essentials For 600 Students (Workforce) | 2024 |
| Association To Preserve Cape Cod | $50,000 | Dennis, MA, US | 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 |
| Door Community Auditorium Corp | $3,000 | Fish Creek, WI, US | To Support The 4k Art Program And The Passport Program (Performing Artists) And Song Writing Residency. | 2024 |
| Duke-fuqua School Of Business | $15,000 | Durham, NC, US | To Support Entrepreneurship Activities At Fuqua | 2024 |
| Forest Planet | $46,000 | Washington, DC, US | 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 |
| Georgetown University - Mcdonough School Of Business | $65,000 | Washington, DC, US | The Georgetown Mcdonough Small Business Corp And Scholarship Funds. | 2024 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $25,000 | Americus, GA, US | To Support The Building Of A Home In Door County ($5k) And To Reduce Arsenic Contamination And Water-borne Disease In Bangladesh By Improving Access To Wash Conditions ($20,000) | 2024 |
| Kemper Center | $35,000 | Kenosha, WI, US | 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 |
| Living Water International | $45,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | 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 |
| Peninsula School Of Art | $9,000 | Fish Creek, WI, US | To Support The Visual Arts Educational Experiences For Youth And Community-based Public Programs Serving Children & Families, Area Residents, And Visitors | 2024 |
| Players Against Hate | $5,000 | Ellicott City, MD, US | Anti-bias, Belonging Curriculum & Reporting Tool | 2024 |
| Sandhills Community College Foundation Inc | $20,000 | Pinehurst, NC, US | To Purchase A New Welding Booth For The Palmer Trades Center Student Lab. | 2024 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | $50,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | To Encourage The "Polluter Pays" Approach In Other Localities To Protect Families, Communities, And Drinking Water Sources | 2024 |
| The Crohn's & Coalitis Foundation | $92,000 | Rockville, MD, US | General Support And Research Support For Ibd | 2024 |
| The Miracle Foundation | $8,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Support The Family-strengthening Program To Reintegrate Children Into Family Care And/ Or Prevent Children From Separation From Family - Miracle Foundation Ensures The Home Is Safe, Stable, And Permanent. Household Economy Is One Of The Five Well-being Domains On Miracle's Thrive Scale. Livelihood Support For The Parent To Care For Their Child/ Children Is A Major Need. This Fiscal Year Miracle Has Plans To Reach 12,143 Children And 8095 Families | 2024 |
| The Neo Fund | $50,000 | Puyallup, WA, US | Training, Business Coaching, And Loan Capital For Guatemala And Nicaragua | 2024 |
| University Of Virginia Darden School Foundation | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | For General Purposes Dedicated To Entrepreneurship, Batten Institute Current Use Fund | 2024 |
| Weymouth Center | $35,000 | Southern Pines, NC, US | To Support Weymouth Equestrians, An Afterschool Program, Preparing Youth For Potential Careers In The Equestrian Field. | 2024 |
| Year Up Inc | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Year Up United In Puget Sound Student Support Funds | 2024 |
| Bruce Museum | $7,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | General | 2024 |
| Greater Boston Legal Services | $18,000 | Boston, MA, US | This Funding Will Go Towards Gbls's Legal Aid Program For Special Immigrant Juveniles (Sij's) Who Arrive To The United States To Obtain Legal Status | 2024 |
| Highwater Farm | $40,000 | Silt, CO, US | 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 |
| Kenosha Ymca | $26,000 | Kenosha, WI, US | To Support The Kenosha Ymca Teen Achievers Program, An Academic Afterschool Program For Those Most In Need To Help Youth Find Their College And Career Pathway And Prepare Them For Opportunities That Will Become Available In The Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood. | 2024 |
| Mary's Center For Maternal & Child Care | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Fund Specialized Training To Nurses, Medical Professionals, And For Diverse Team Members To Provide Comprehensive, Culturally Sensitive Care To Participants Across Its Programs. | 2024 |
| Northern Door Childcare Project Inc | $32,000 | Sister Bay, WI, US | Infant Cribs And New Feeding Room Furnishings | 2024 |
| Somerset County Historical Trust | $2,000 | Princess Anne, MD, US | To Hold An Off-site Meeting For The Board And A Professional Facilitator To Develop A Unified Strategic Plan For Somerset County's Rich Heritage And Legacy Of Preserving Historic Properties | 2024 |
| Altrusa International Foundation Of Door County Wi Inc | $2,000 | Sturgeon Bay, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Boulder Crest Retreat For Veteran And Mil | $35,000 | Bluemont, VA, US | General | 2023 |
| Carthage College | $25,000 | Kenosha, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Creative Waves Foundation | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2023 |
| Doorways For Women And Families | $36,500 | Arlington, VA, US | General | 2023 |
| Duke-fuqua School Of Business | $30,000 | Durham, NC, US | General | 2023 |
| Forest Planet | $55,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2023 |
| Georgetown University - Mcdonough School Of Business | $19,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $25,000 | Americus, GA, US | General | 2023 |
| Kemper Center | $6,000 | Kenosha, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Partner For Surgery | $45,000 | Mclean, VA, US | General | 2023 |
| Peninsula School Of Art | $18,000 | Fish Creek, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Salisbury Zoo Commission | $25,000 | Salisbury, MD, US | General | 2023 |
| The Miracle Foundation | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | General | 2023 |
| University Of Virginia Darden School Foundation | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General | 2023 |
| Wingate University | $3,000 | Wingate, NC, US | General | 2023 |
| A Leg To Stand On Inc | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2023 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Boston | $3,000 | Boston, MA, US | General | 2023 |
| Coalition For Career Development Center | $30,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of The Eastern Shore | $5,000 | Salisbury, MD, US | General | 2023 |
| Door Community Auditorium Corp | $5,000 | Fish Creek, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Fotokids | $39,600 | Palm Springs, CA, US | General | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of The Nc Sandhills | $55,000 | Aberdeen, NC, US | General | 2023 |
| Latino Community Fund Of Washington State | $55,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General | 2023 |
| Root-pike Watershed Initiative Network | $10,000 | Kenosha, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Sandhills Community College Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Pinehurst, NC, US | General | 2023 |
| Seeds Of Peace | $23,200 | New York, NY, US | General | 2023 |
| Tacoma School District 10 | $20,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | General | 2023 |
| Team Nelson | $32,000 | Woodinville, WA, US | General | 2023 |
| The Crohn's & Coalitis Foundation | $75,200 | Rockville, MD, US | General | 2023 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2023 |
| The Manufacturing Institute | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2023 |
| Upavim | $25,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | General | 2023 |
| Violet Sees | $8,500 | Seattle, WA, US | General | 2023 |
| Altrusa International Foundation Of Door County Wi Inc | $2,000 | Sturgeon Bay, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Boulder Crest Retreat For Veteran And Mil | $35,000 | Bluemont, VA, US | General | 2023 |
| Carthage College | $25,000 | Kenosha, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Creative Waves Foundation | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2023 |
| Doorways For Women And Families | $36,500 | Arlington, VA, US | General | 2023 |
| Duke-fuqua School Of Business | $30,000 | Durham, NC, US | General | 2023 |
| Forest Planet | $55,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2023 |
| Georgetown University - Mcdonough School Of Business | $19,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $25,000 | Americus, GA, US | General | 2023 |
| Kemper Center | $6,000 | Kenosha, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Partner For Surgery | $45,000 | Mclean, VA, US | General | 2023 |
| Peninsula School Of Art | $18,000 | Fish Creek, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Salisbury Zoo Commission | $25,000 | Salisbury, MD, US | General | 2023 |
| The Miracle Foundation | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | General | 2023 |
| University Of Virginia Darden School Foundation | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General | 2023 |
| Wingate University | $3,000 | Wingate, NC, US | General | 2023 |
| A Leg To Stand On Inc | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2023 |
| Animal Rescue League Of Boston | $3,000 | Boston, MA, US | General | 2023 |
| Coalition For Career Development Center | $30,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of The Eastern Shore | $5,000 | Salisbury, MD, US | General | 2023 |
| Door Community Auditorium Corp | $5,000 | Fish Creek, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Fotokids | $39,600 | Palm Springs, CA, US | General | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of The Nc Sandhills | $55,000 | Aberdeen, NC, US | General | 2023 |
| Latino Community Fund Of Washington State | $55,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General | 2023 |
| Root-pike Watershed Initiative Network | $10,000 | Kenosha, WI, US | General | 2023 |
| Sandhills Community College Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Pinehurst, NC, US | General | 2023 |
| Seeds Of Peace | $23,200 | New York, NY, US | General | 2023 |
| Tacoma School District 10 | $20,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | General | 2023 |
| Team Nelson | $32,000 | Woodinville, WA, US | General | 2023 |
| The Crohn's & Coalitis Foundation | $75,200 | Rockville, MD, US | General | 2023 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2023 |
| The Manufacturing Institute | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2023 |
| Upavim | $25,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | General | 2023 |
| Violet Sees | $8,500 | Seattle, WA, US | General | 2023 |
| Alliance For The Great Lakes | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2022 |
| Altrusa International Foundation Of Door County Wi Inc | $4,000 | Sturgeon Bay, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Association To Preserve Cape Cod | $32,000 | Dennis, MA, US | General | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Palm Beach County | $65,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General | 2022 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | $60,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | General | 2022 |
| Doorways For Women And Families | $50,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General | 2022 |
| Duke-fuqua School Of Business | $35,000 | Durham, NC, US | General | 2022 |
| Francis Hardy Gallery Inc Of Door County | $8,000 | Ephraim, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Friends Of Weymouth Inc | $35,000 | Southern Pines, NC, US | General | 2022 |
| Georgetown University - Mcdonough School Of Business | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $47,000 | Americus, GA, US | General | 2022 |
| Hoffman Institute Foundation | $32,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Kemper Center | $12,000 | Kenosha, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Live Water Foundation | $16,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | General | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc | $50,000 | Lincoln, MA, US | General | 2022 |
| Partner For Surgery | $20,000 | Mclean, VA, US | General | 2022 |
| Peninsula Players Theater | $10,000 | Fish Creek, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Peninsula School Of Art | $59,500 | Fish Creek, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | $50,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General | 2022 |
| The Miracle Foundation | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | General | 2022 |
| University Of Virginia Darden School Foundation | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General | 2022 |
| University Of Wisconsin Foundation | $35,000 | Madison, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Urban Food Initiative | $8,000 | Dorchester Center, MA, US | General | 2022 |
| Whitman Elementary School | $13,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | General | 2022 |
| Wicomico Friends Of Recreation & Parks Inc | $6,500 | Salisbury, MD, US | General | 2022 |
| Year Up Puget Sound | $6,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General | 2022 |
| Creative Waves Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Alliance For The Great Lakes | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2022 |
| Altrusa International Foundation Of Door County Wi Inc | $4,000 | Sturgeon Bay, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Association To Preserve Cape Cod | $32,000 | Dennis, MA, US | General | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Palm Beach County | $65,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General | 2022 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | $60,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | General | 2022 |
| Doorways For Women And Families | $50,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General | 2022 |
| Duke-fuqua School Of Business | $35,000 | Durham, NC, US | General | 2022 |
| Francis Hardy Gallery Inc Of Door County | $8,000 | Ephraim, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Friends Of Weymouth Inc | $35,000 | Southern Pines, NC, US | General | 2022 |
| Georgetown University - Mcdonough School Of Business | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $47,000 | Americus, GA, US | General | 2022 |
| Hoffman Institute Foundation | $32,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Kemper Center | $12,000 | Kenosha, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Live Water Foundation | $16,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | General | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc | $50,000 | Lincoln, MA, US | General | 2022 |
| Partner For Surgery | $20,000 | Mclean, VA, US | General | 2022 |
| Peninsula Players Theater | $10,000 | Fish Creek, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Peninsula School Of Art | $59,500 | Fish Creek, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | $50,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General | 2022 |
| The Miracle Foundation | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | General | 2022 |
| University Of Virginia Darden School Foundation | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General | 2022 |
| University Of Wisconsin Foundation | $35,000 | Madison, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Urban Food Initiative | $8,000 | Dorchester Center, MA, US | General | 2022 |
| Whitman Elementary School | $13,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | General | 2022 |
| Wicomico Friends Of Recreation & Parks Inc | $6,500 | Salisbury, MD, US | General | 2022 |
| Year Up Puget Sound | $6,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General | 2022 |
| Creative Waves Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Alliance For The Great Lakes | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General | 2022 |
| Altrusa International Foundation Of Door County Wi Inc | $4,000 | Sturgeon Bay, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Association To Preserve Cape Cod | $32,000 | Dennis, MA, US | General | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Palm Beach County | $65,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General | 2022 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | $60,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | General | 2022 |
| Doorways For Women And Families | $50,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General | 2022 |
| Duke-fuqua School Of Business | $35,000 | Durham, NC, US | General | 2022 |
| Francis Hardy Gallery Inc Of Door County | $8,000 | Ephraim, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Friends Of Weymouth Inc | $35,000 | Southern Pines, NC, US | General | 2022 |
| Georgetown University - Mcdonough School Of Business | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $47,000 | Americus, GA, US | General | 2022 |
| Hoffman Institute Foundation | $32,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Kemper Center | $12,000 | Kenosha, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Live Water Foundation | $16,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | General | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc | $50,000 | Lincoln, MA, US | General | 2022 |
| Partner For Surgery | $20,000 | Mclean, VA, US | General | 2022 |
| Peninsula Players Theater | $10,000 | Fish Creek, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Peninsula School Of Art | $59,500 | Fish Creek, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | $50,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General | 2022 |
| The Miracle Foundation | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | General | 2022 |
| University Of Virginia Darden School Foundation | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General | 2022 |
| University Of Wisconsin Foundation | $35,000 | Madison, WI, US | General | 2022 |
| Urban Food Initiative | $8,000 | Dorchester Center, MA, US | General | 2022 |
| Whitman Elementary School | $13,000 | Tacoma, WA, US | General | 2022 |
| Wicomico Friends Of Recreation & Parks Inc | $6,500 | Salisbury, MD, US | General | 2022 |
| Year Up Puget Sound | $6,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General | 2022 |
| Creative Waves Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Altrusa International Foundation Of Door County Wi Inc | $2,000 | Sturgeon Bay, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Carthage College | $36,000 | Kenosha, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Duke-fuqua School Of Business | $25,000 | Durham, NC, US | General | 2021 |
| Fabretto Children's Foundation | $60,000 | Evanston, IL, US | General | 2021 |
| Georgetown University - Mcdonough School Of Business | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2021 |
| Kemper Center | $5,000 | Kenosha, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Partner For Surgery | $45,500 | Mclean, VA, US | General | 2021 |
| Peninsula School Of Art | $15,000 | Fish Creek, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| The Miracle Foundation | $41,800 | Austin, TX, US | General | 2021 |
| University Of Virginia Darden School Foundation | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General | 2021 |
| Year Up Puget Sound | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General | 2021 |
| Birch Creek Music Performance Center | $5,000 | Egg Harbor, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Boulder Crest Retreat For Veteran And Mil | $75,000 | Bluemont, VA, US | General | 2021 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | $30,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | General | 2021 |
| Doorways For Women And Families | $30,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General | 2021 |
| Forest Planet | $60,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $60,000 | Americus, GA, US | General | 2021 |
| Hope For Haiti Inc | $50,000 | Naples, FL, US | General | 2021 |
| Icare Corporation | $46,800 | Statesville, NC, US | General | 2021 |
| Kellogg Community College Foundation | $20,000 | Battle Creek, MI, US | General | 2021 |
| Live Water Foundation | $25,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | General | 2021 |
| Midwest Environmental Advocates Inc | $50,000 | Madison, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Salisbury Zoo Commission | $10,000 | Salisbury, MD, US | General | 2021 |
| South Central College North Mankato Campus Foundation (mn) | $20,000 | Mankato, MN, US | General | 2021 |
| Sunshine House Inc | $30,000 | Sturgeon Bay, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| The Neo Fund | $50,000 | Puyallup, WA, US | General | 2021 |
| University Of Wisconsin Foundation | $20,000 | Madison, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Urban Ecology Center | $5,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2021 |
| Urban Food Initiative | $8,500 | Dorchester Center, MA, US | General | 2021 |
| Wingate University | $50,000 | Wingate, NC, US | General | 2021 |
| Aldea | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2020 |
| Altrusa International Foundation Of Door County Wi Inc | $1,500 | Sturgeon Bay, WI, US | General | 2020 |
| Artistyear | $50,000 | Southern Pines, NC, US | General | 2020 |
| Carthage College | $25,000 | Kenosha, WI, US | General | 2020 |
| Comunity Foundation Of The Virgin Islands | $52,000 | Road Town, VI, US | General | 2020 |
| Daily Table | $9,750 | Dorchester, MA, US | General | 2020 |
| Door County Community Foundation Inc | $1,500 | Sturgeon Bay, WI, US | General | 2020 |
| Duke-fuqua School Of Business | $6,000 | Durham, NC, US | General | 2020 |
| Fabretto Children's Foundation | $38,000 | Evanston, IL, US | General | 2020 |
| Family Support Center Of South Sound | $13,000 | Olympia, WA, US | General | 2020 |
| Georgetown University - Mcdonough School Of Business | $32,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2020 |
| Hacienda Community Development Corporation | $8,500 | Portland, OR, US | General | 2020 |
| Hoffman Institute Foundation | $20,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | General | 2020 |
| Kemper Center | $30,000 | Kenosha, WI, US | General | 2020 |
| Mile High Canine Rescue | $3,000 | Mead, CO, US | General | 2020 |
| National Marine Sanctuary Foundation | $50,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | General | 2020 |
| National Wildlife Federation | $50,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | General | 2020 |
| Partner For Surgery | $35,000 | Mclean, VA, US | General | 2020 |
| Peninsula School Of Art | $80,200 | Fish Creek, WI, US | General | 2020 |
| Players Against Hate | $9,750 | Ellicott City, MD, US | General | 2020 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | $50,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General | 2020 |
| Sovereign Order Of St John Of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller | $55,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | General | 2020 |
| Sowers Of Seeds | $500 | Milliken, CO, US | General | 2020 |
| Team Rubicon | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2020 |
| The Miracle Foundation | $12,000 | Austin, TX, US | General | 2020 |
| University Of Virginia Darden School Foundation | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General | 2020 |
| Weymouth Center | $37,400 | Southern Pines, NC, US | General | 2020 |
| Write On The Door County | $75,000 | Fish Creek, WI, US | General | 2020 |
| Year Up Puget Sound | $8,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General | 2020 |
| Aldea | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| Altrusa International Foundation Of Door County Wi Inc | $1,000 | Sturgeon Bay, WI, US | General | 2018 |
| Alverno College | $23,850 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2018 |
| Birch Creek Music Performance Center Inc | $3,000 | Egg Harbor, WI, US | General | 2018 |
| Boulder Crest Retreat For Military And Veteran Wellness | $50,000 | Bluemont, VA, US | General | 2018 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Palm Beach County | $10,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General | 2018 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of The Sandhills | $40,000 | Southern Pines, NC, US | General | 2018 |
| Cardinal Stritch University | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2018 |
| Carthage College | $40,000 | Kenosha, WI, US | General | 2018 |
| Community Foundation Of The Virgin Islands Inc | $50,000 | St Thomas, VI, US | General | 2018 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| Door County Community Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Sturgeon Bay, WI, US | General | 2018 |
| Duke University | $7,000 | Durham, NC, US | General | 2018 |
| Fabretto Children's Foundation | $35,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2018 |
| Forest Planet | $8,500 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2018 |
| Fotokids Inc | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General | 2018 |
| Georgetown University | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2018 |
| Hoffman Institute Foundation | $50,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | General | 2018 |
| Hopecam Inc | $6,500 | Reston, VA, US | General | 2018 |
| Kemper Center | $5,000 | Kenosha, WI, US | General | 2018 |
| Lake Forest Symphony Association Inc | $25,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General | 2018 |
| National Wildlife Federation | $85,000 | Reston, VA, US | General | 2018 |
| National Women's Health Network Inc | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2018 |
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Educational Foundation | $5,000 | Green Bay, WI, US | General | 2018 |
| Odyssey Of The Mind Association Of North Carolina | $2,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | General | 2018 |
| Paws4people Inc | $25,000 | Wilmington, NC, US | General | 2018 |
| Peninsula School Of Art | $85,500 | Fish Creek, WI, US | General | 2018 |
| Ragdale Foundation | $25,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General | 2018 |
| Salisbury Arts And Entertainment District Inc | $3,000 | Salisbury, MD, US | General | 2018 |
| Sandhills Community College Foundation Inc | $25,000 | Pinehurst, NC, US | General | 2018 |
| The Neo Fund | $30,000 | Gresham, OR, US | General | 2018 |
| The Sovereign Order Of St John Of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller Commandery | $5,000 | N Palm Beach, FL, US | General | 2018 |
| Urban Ecology Center | $25,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2018 |
| Write On Door County | $2,500 | Fish Creek, WI, US | General | 2018 |
| African Library Project | $25,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | General | 2017 |
| Altrusa International Foundation | $1,000 | Sturgeon Bay, WI, US | General | 2017 |
| Boulder Crest Retreat For Veterans | $50,000 | Bluemont, VA, US | General | 2017 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Palm Beach | $55,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General | 2017 |
| Caritas Inc | $5,000 | Beloit, WI, US | General | 2017 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | $50,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | General | 2017 |
| Door County Community Foundation | $2,500 | Sturgeon Bay, WI, US | General | 2017 |
| Duke University | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | General | 2017 |
| Georgetown University | $22,500 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2017 |
| Groundswell International | $35,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2017 |
| Hoffman Institute Foundation | $35,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | General | 2017 |
| Hopecam Inc | $27,500 | Reston, VA, US | General | 2017 |
| Lake Forest Symphony | $30,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General | 2017 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation Of The Mid-atlantic Inc | $22,500 | Bethesda, MD, US | General | 2017 |
| Medstar Health Research Institute | $50,000 | Hyattsville, MD, US | General | 2017 |
| Moore County Partners In Progress | $25,000 | Pinehurst, NC, US | General | 2017 |
| National Women's Health Network Inc | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2017 |
| Peninsula Art School | $7,000 | Fish Creek, WI, US | General | 2017 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2017 |
| Root-pike Watershed Initiative Network | $51,000 | Racine, WI, US | General | 2017 |
| Sandhills Community College Foundation Inc | $22,000 | Pinehurst, NC, US | General | 2017 |
| The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2017 |
| The Miracle Foundation | $55,000 | Austin, TX, US | General | 2017 |
| The Neo Fund | $6,000 | Puyallup, WA, US | General | 2017 |
| Write On Door County | $1,000 | Fish Creek, WI, US | General | 2017 |
| African Library Project | $15,000 | Portola Valley, CA, US | General | 2016 |
| Aldea | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| Asante Mariamu Foundation | $27,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General | 2016 |
| Birch Creek Music Performance Center | $25,000 | Egg Harbor, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| Books For Africa | $1,200 | St Paul, MN, US | General | 2016 |
| Boulder Crest Retreat For Veterans | $50,000 | Bluemont, VA, US | General | 2016 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Palm Beach | $14,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General | 2016 |
| Cardinal Stritch University | $40,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | $5,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | General | 2016 |
| Columbia University | $300 | New York, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| Divine Savior Holy Angels High School | $15,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| Door County Community Foundation | $1,500 | Brussels, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| Fabretto Children's Foundation | $22,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | General | 2016 |
| Georgetown University | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2016 |
| Integrative Health Initiative | $6,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General | 2016 |
| International Action | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2016 |
| Kemper Center Inc | $11,000 | Kenosha, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| Moore County Schools | $35,000 | Carthage, NC, US | General | 2016 |
| Moss Creek Marines | $10,000 | Hilton Head Island, SC, US | General | 2016 |
| Northern Moore Family Resource Center | $35,000 | Robbins, NC, US | General | 2016 |
| Oar Of Fairfax County | $10,000 | Fairfax, VA, US | General | 2016 |
| Peninsula Art School | $23,000 | Fish Creek, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| Peninsula Players Theater | $3,000 | Fish Creek, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2016 |
| Phoenix Bikes | $8,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General | 2016 |
| Potomac Massage Training Institute | $48,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | General | 2016 |
| Project Concern International | $20,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General | 2016 |
| Ragdale Foundation | $10,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General | 2016 |
| Salisbury University | $15,000 | Salisbury, MD, US | General | 2016 |
| Southern Door County Public Schools | $20,000 | Brussels, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| The Aslan Project | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2016 |
| The Child And Family Foundation | $3,500 | Salisbury, MD, US | General | 2016 |
| The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| The Miracle Foundation | $45,000 | Austin, TX, US | General | 2016 |
| The Neo Fund | $30,000 | Puyaalup, WA, US | General | 2016 |
| University Of Wisconsin Parkside | $20,000 | Kenosha, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| Visionaries Inc | $8,000 | Stoughton, MA, US | General | 2016 |
| We Are Hope | $25,000 | Sturgeon Bay, WI, US | General | 2016 |
| Write On Door County | $1,000 | Fish Creek, WI, US | General | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 36-3700897 |
| Website | http://thepalmerfoundation.org |
| Address | PO BOX 3412 Oakton, VA 22124-9412 |
Key People (11)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Palmer Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Chairman | Mary P Enroth |
|---|---|
| Director | Grant Lischick |
| Secretary | Jay L Owen |
| President | Karen E Lischick |
| Vice President | Susan L Enroth |
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