International Paperweight Society
International Paperweight Society is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Santa Cruz, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $16K in total assets.
International Paperweight Society at a glance
- Total assets
- $15,807
- +9.9% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $3,099
- +491.4% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $1,675
- -21.2% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who International Paperweight Society funds
How International Paperweight Society gives
- In 2025 it paid out 192% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,807 | $3,099 | $1,675 | — | — | — | $338 |
| 2025 | $14,383 | $524 | $2,125 | — | — | $500 | $260 |
| 2024 | $15,985 | $14,724 | $16,400 | — | — | $14,650 | $351 |
| 2023 | $17,661 | $23,529 | $17,910 | — | — | $16,200 | $119 |
| 2022 | $12,042 | — | $1,912 | — | — | — | $179 |
| 2021 | $13,954 | — | $2,025 | — | — | — | $254 |
| 2020 | $15,978 | $216 | $3,544 | $1,500 | 1 | — | $418 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, International Paperweight Society reported a distributable amount of $338 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Paperweight Society is led by Wesley Clark, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Wesley Clark
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Arthur Elder
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Benjamin Clark
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dan Macleith
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marti Selman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mitchell Clark
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lawrence Selman (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about International Paperweight Society
How large is International Paperweight Society?
International Paperweight Society reported $16K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3K.
What is International Paperweight Society?
International Paperweight Society is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Santa Cruz, CA. It holds $16K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does International Paperweight Society operate?
International Paperweight Society has awarded grants in Illinois.
How much is International Paperweight Society required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, International Paperweight Society reported a distributable amount of $338 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is International Paperweight Society's EIN?
International Paperweight Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0414437. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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