Private foundation · EIN 27-6981716 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John Michael Paz Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 22 grants paid, $1.6M total, median $18K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
22
$1.6M
Median grant
$18K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$21M

Grants paid in 2024

22 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Dickinson CollegeCarlisle, PAGeneral support$500K
Inspira Health FoundationMullica Hill, NJGeneral$300K
Seacrest Country Day SchoolNaples, FLGeneral support$184K
Starability FoundationNaples, FLGeneral purpose$150K
The Boys & Girls Club of Gloucester CntyGlassboro, NJGeneral support$100K
2l Foundation IncNaples, FLGeneral support$85K
Conservancy of Southwest FloridaNaples, FLGeneral purposes$60K
FIRST Response Team of AmericaLancaster, PAGeneral support$50K
The Everglades Foundation IncPalmetto Bay, FLGeneral purposes$50K
Laurel HouseEast Norriton, PAGeneral support$25K
Philadelphia Film SocietyPhiladelphia, PAGeneral support$25K
Philadelphia Police FoundationPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating$10K
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital FoundationPhiladelphia, PAGeneral$10K
MannaPhiladelphia, PAGeneral support$10K
Mission Kids Child Advocacy CtrEast Norriton, PAGeneral$10K
Naval War College FoundationNewport, RIGeneral support$10K
The Joseph Fund of CamdenMullica Hill, NJGeneral$10K
Tsc AllianceSilver Spring, MDGeneral operating$10K
Love Them All Sanctuary and RescueScottsdale, AZGeneral operating$7,500
Nch Healthcare SystemNaples, FLGeneral purpose$7,500
Grand Piano Series IncBonita Springs, FLGeneral$5,000
Paws and Affection IncNarbeth, PAGeneral support$5,000

By state: Pennsylvania 9 · Florida 7 · New Jersey 3 · Rhode Island 1 · Maryland 1 · Arizona 1

About this foundation

John Michael Paz Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Brown Brothers Harriman Trust, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does John Michael Paz Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does John Michael Paz Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.6M across 22 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does John Michael Paz Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (9 grants), Florida (7 grants), New Jersey (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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