Private foundation · EIN 88-2506860 · Livingston, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Paradis Foundation a Nj Non Profit Corporation

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: 4 grants paid, $207K total, median $31K. 25% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$207K
Median grant
$31K
Stays in NJ
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NjWhippany, NJUnrestricted$140K
American Friends of Magen David AdomPhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted$58K
Innovation AfricaMount Kisco, NYUnrestricted$5,000
Yamba MalawiNew York, NYUnrestricted$4,000

By state: New Jersey 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · New York 2

About this foundation

Paradis Foundation a Nj Non Profit Corporation is a private grantmaking foundation in Livingston, New Jersey, administered in care of Josef Paradis, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 Paradis Foundation a Nj Non Profit Corporation 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 Paradis Foundation a Nj Non Profit Corporation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $207K across 4 grants, a median of $31K.

Where does Paradis Foundation a Nj Non Profit Corporation give?

New Jersey (1 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), New York (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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