David and Betty Paradise Foundation Inc

NATCHEZ, MS EIN: 85-4126086

David and Betty Paradise Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NATCHEZ, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $133K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $120K. Net investment income was $3K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$133K

Annual Giving

$120K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$30K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David and Betty Paradise Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About David and Betty Paradise Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Mississippi $100K (83%)

Texas $20K (17%)

States

Mississippi Texas

Cities

HoustonNatchez

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$133,082	—	—
Revenue	$253,082	—	—
Expenses	$120,000	—	—
Qualifying Distributions	$120,000	—	—
Net Investment Income	$3,082	—	—
Distributable Amount	$5,165	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include City of Natchez ($50,000), Christ Church ($25,000), Natchez Festival of Music ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CHRIST CHURCH NATCHEZ, MS	SUPPORT TO A LOCAL RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION	$25,000
NATCHEZ FESTIVAL OF MUSIC NATCHEZ, MS	SUPPORT CITY CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT	$25,000
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER HOUSTON, TX	SUPPORT OF CANCER RESEARCH	$20,000
CITY OF NATCHEZ NATCHEZ, MS	SUPPORT CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES	$50,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DAVID E PARADISE	PRESIDENT	1	—
ELIZABETH G PARADISE	VICE-PRESIDENT	1	—
CHARLES W CALDWELL JR	DIRECTOR	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is David and Betty Paradise Foundation Inc?

David and Betty Paradise Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NATCHEZ, MS. It holds $133K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is David and Betty Paradise Foundation Inc?

As of 2024, David and Betty Paradise Foundation Inc holds $133K in total assets with $253K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $120K in 2024.

Where does David and Betty Paradise Foundation Inc operate?

David and Betty Paradise Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Mississippi, Texas.

What size grants does David and Betty Paradise Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, David and Betty Paradise Foundation Inc awarded 4 grants totaling $120K — an average of about $30K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is David and Betty Paradise Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, David and Betty Paradise Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is David and Betty Paradise Foundation Inc's EIN?

David and Betty Paradise Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4126086. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.