Beatrix Finston Padway Charitable Trust
Beatrix Finston Padway Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in California, New York, and Nevada, including educational institutions, a medical center, and youth programs.
Beatrix Finston Padway Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Beatrix Finston Padway Charitable Trust gave $885K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in California. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $885,000
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,778
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $17,066,707
- -3.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (4 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Beatrix Finston Padway Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1529 Gilcrest Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210-2515
Phone: (310) 858-7955
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Beatrix Finston Padway Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cedars-Sinai Medical Center ($50K). Together the top 10 received $490K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($65,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 140 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 6% to recipients in New York, and 1% to recipients in Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Beatrix Finston Padway Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 27 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $800K (2020) to $1.1M (2021). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $885K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $65,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | Provide Funds for Neuro-Oncology Fellowship Programneuro Oncology | $50,000 |
| Claremont Graduate University Claremont, CA | Urban Leadership Program | $50,000 |
| La's Best Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Los Angeles Police Academy Magnet Schools Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | Provide Funds for the Organizations Programs & Services | $50,000 |
| Marlborough School Los Angeles, CA | STEM & CEI Program | $50,000 |
| Milken Community School Los Angeles, CA | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center Los Angeles, CA | Tools for Tolerance Program | $50,000 |
| Southwestern Law School Los Angeles, CA | Provide Funds for the Organizations Programs & Services | $50,000 |
| The Julliard School New York, NY | Tito Puente Scholarship Fund | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,066,707 | $607,117 | $1,173,148 | $885,000 | 27 | $987,801 | $419,914 | $922,100 |
| 2023 | $17,632,738 | $595,932 | $1,228,182 | $892,000 | 28 | $994,925 | $387,079 | $909,083 |
| 2022 | $18,264,988 | $700,199 | $1,203,110 | $895,000 | 27 | $990,507 | $457,485 | $928,524 |
| 2021 | $18,767,899 | $5,934,310 | $1,343,527 | $1,050,000 | 31 | $1,153,499 | $807,594 | $922,874 |
| 2020 | $14,177,116 | $369,498 | $1,074,780 | $800,000 | 27 | — | $258,640 | $771,569 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Beatrix Finston Padway Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $922K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for scholarships, school programs, a neuro-oncology fellowship, an after-school program, and an administration of justice program.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. LA’S BEST says it provides free supervised before- and after-school activities to children at an individual recipient Unified School District schools. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center describes its mission as elevating the health status of the communities it serves through healthcare, research, and education. Marlborough School describes itself as an independent urban day school for young women offering a college-preparatory education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust reported 27 grants totaling $885,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $65,000, with a median of $25,000.
Among its largest grants were $65,000 to an individual recipient Valley College Foundation for the Roberta L. Weintraub Presidential Scholarships, and $50,000 each to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for a neuro-oncology fellowship program, Claremont Graduate University for its Urban Leadership Program, LA’S BEST for general support, and the Simon Wiesenthal Center for its Tools for Tolerance Program. The trust also awarded $50,000 to Milken Community School for scholarships, Marlborough School for its STEM and CEI program, and The Juilliard School for the Tito Puente Scholarship Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists IRA W KRINSKY and DANA HOLLINGER as trustees.
Beatrix Finston Padway Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ira W. Krinsky
Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$143K (2020) → $150K (2024)
Dana Hollinger
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $150K, to Ira W Krinsky (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Beatrix Finston Padway Charitable Trust
How much does Beatrix Finston Padway Charitable Trust give each year?
Beatrix Finston Padway Charitable Trust gave $885K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $892K across 28 grants.
What is Beatrix Finston Padway Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Beatrix Finston Padway Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $32,778, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Beatrix Finston Padway Charitable Trust that year got $24K on average.
Where does Beatrix Finston Padway Charitable Trust give grants?
Beatrix Finston Padway Charitable Trust gives mostly in California: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (15 grants).
Does Beatrix Finston Padway Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 19% of Beatrix Finston Padway Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Provide Funds for the Organizations Programs & Services" (3 grants).
Who are Beatrix Finston Padway Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Beatrix Finston Padway Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Cedars-Sinai Medical Center ($50,000), Claremont Graduate University ($50,000) and La's Best ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($65,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Beatrix Finston Padway Charitable Trust?
Beatrix Finston Padway Charitable Trust reported $17.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $988K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $922K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Beatrix Finston Padway Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for scholarships, school programs, a neuro-oncology fellowship, an after-school program, and an administration of justice program. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Beatrix Finston Padway Charitable Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Beatrix Finston Padway Charitable Trust's EIN?
Beatrix Finston Padway Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6018432. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Beatrix Finston Padway Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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