John and Paulette Paganelli
John and Paulette Paganelli is a private foundation, based in Tampa, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $643K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $82K. Net investment income was $64K.
John and Paulette Paganelli at a glance
In short: John and Paulette Paganelli gave $82K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $81,788
- -8.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,684
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $643,065
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who John and Paulette Paganelli funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Joseph's Hospital Foundation ($41K). Together the top 7 received $82K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How John and Paulette Paganelli gives
- Giving grew 181% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 280% 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
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2022) to $90K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Hospital Foundation Tampa, FL | Healthcare Support | $41,000 |
| Crisis Center Tampa, FL | Community Support | $10,000 |
| Hands Across the Bay Clearwater, FL | Family and Community Support | $10,000 |
| Glazer's Children Museum Tampa, FL | Educaation | $10,000 |
| Cars & Couture Benefitting Autism Tampa, FL | Austism Research | $5,500 |
| Young Israel of Tampa Tampa, FL | Family and Community Support | $5,000 |
| Plant High School Tampa, FL | Education | $288 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $643,065 | $67,818 | $100,276 | $81,788 | 7 | $81,788 | $64,330 | $29,165 |
| 2024 | $675,523 | $72,777 | $108,765 | $89,741 | 8 | $89,741 | $69,553 | $31,383 |
| 2023 | $711,511 | $76,105 | $68,218 | $47,899 | 13 | $47,899 | $57,417 | $34,252 |
| 2022 | $703,624 | $748,780 | $45,156 | $29,099 | 8 | $29,099 | $43,482 | $24,686 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Paulette Paganelli reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John and Paulette Paganelli is led by Harvey Schonbrun, Trustee on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Harvey Schonbrun
Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $15K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $15K, to Harvey Schonbrun (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John and Paulette Paganelli
How much does John and Paulette Paganelli give each year?
John and Paulette Paganelli gave $82K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $90K across 8 grants.
What is John and Paulette Paganelli's typical grant size?
John and Paulette Paganelli's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,684, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John and Paulette Paganelli give grants?
John and Paulette Paganelli gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (6 grants).
Does John and Paulette Paganelli give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on John and Paulette Paganelli's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are John and Paulette Paganelli's largest grantees?
John and Paulette Paganelli's largest 2025 grantees include St Joseph's Hospital Foundation ($41,000), Crisis Center ($10,000) and Hands Across the Bay ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John and Paulette Paganelli?
John and Paulette Paganelli reported $643K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $82K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is John and Paulette Paganelli's EIN?
John and Paulette Paganelli's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6949949. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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