Private foundation · EIN 94-6752361 · Pasadena, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Paloheimo 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: 7 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $159K. 57% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$1.2M
Median grant
$159K
Stays in CA
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Finlandia Foundation NationalPasadena, CAMatching grant, administration, communications, special project - "Saving Finland in America"$383K
El Rancho de Las GolondrinasSanta Fe, NMMembership match, general support$226K
Acequia Madre HouseSanta Fe, NMGeneral operating support$184K
Leonora Ja Yrjo Paloheimo SaatioSouth Pasadena, CARenovation of Yla-Kuninkala$159K
Pasadena Historical Museum IncPasadena, CAMembership matching, 2024 Centennial Celebration, programming and outreach$140K
School for Advanced ResearchSanta Fe, NMPaloheimo Fellow Program & Innovative Programming$70K
Autry Museum of the American WestLos Angeles, CAReclaiming El Camino: Native Resistance in the Missions and Beyond$34K

By state: California 4 · New Mexico 3

About this foundation

Paloheimo Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pasadena, California, administered in care of Whittier Trust, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Paloheimo 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 Paloheimo Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.2M across 7 grants, a median of $159K.

Where does Paloheimo Foundation give?

California (4 grants), New Mexico (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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