New Paradigm Fund Inc
New Paradigm Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. Its filings describe support for organizations and consultants addressing AIDS, addiction, poverty, and powerlessness affecting tribal, minority, and stateless peoples, as well as interests in primate and rain forest conservation and Indigenous healing beliefs and practices. The foundation’s 2021 return is marked final and states that it was liquidated and terminated; it appears to have wound down.
New Paradigm Fund Inc at a glance
In short: New Paradigm Fund Inc gave $209K across 18 grants in 2022 (avg $12K), mostly in Massachusetts. 67% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $209,365
- +456.8% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 18
- +63.6% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $11,631
- +240.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $1,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (12 of 18, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (79% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to New Paradigm Fund Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2807 38Th St Nw, Washington, DC 20007
Phone: (202) 338-3221
Website: https://newparadigmfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who New Paradigm Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund - Edward Crocker Green Fund ($155K). Together the top 10 received $206K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 39 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 grant-dollar distribution was reported by recipient state: Massachusetts accounted for 79%, Washington, DC for 12%, Florida for 4%, South Carolina for 2%, and Pennsylvania for 1%. These figures describe where recipients were located, not a stated geographic funding restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is New Paradigm Fund Inc open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 12 of 18 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 28% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2020) to $209K (2022). In 2022 it made 18 grants totaling $209K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund - Edward Crocker Green Fund Boston, MA | Support other organizations and consultants to address aids, addiction, and aspects of poverty and powerlessness faced by tribal, minority, and stateless peoples. Other areas of interest include primate and rain forest conservation and non-western, indigenous healing beliefs and practices. | $154,665 |
| The Telos Group Washington, DC | Prevent and work toward abolition of prostitution and trafficking | $15,000 |
| Harmony Fund Holden, MA | Animal Rescue | $10,313 |
| St Dimitri Project Romania Co Orthodox Christian Mission Center St Augustine, FL | Religious | $9,000 |
| Just Vision Washington, DC | Palestianian Support and Future Development | $5,000 |
| Kalahari Peoples Fund Beaufort, SC | Support the rights of san communities for health, education, livelihoods, land and language | $4,530 |
| ADC Research Institute Arab-American-Anti Discrimination Committee Washington, DC | Support the rights of people of arab descent and promoting their culture and opposes racism | $2,500 |
| Goal Project Lancaster, PA | Support the community for addiction and recovery addiction recovery | $2,000 |
| Save the Children Fairfield, CT | Save the Children | $2,000 |
| Jerusalem Fund for Education and Community Development Washington, DC | Educational Events, Humanitarian Support, and Cultural Preservation | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2021 return states that the organization was liquidated and terminated and that all cash assets had been distributed by March 31, 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $220,939 | $209,365 | 18 | $209,365 | — | $9,252 |
| 2021 | $220,939 | $162,662 | $81,338 | $37,600 | 11 | — | $129,356 | $10,144 |
| 2020 | $139,615 | $1,813 | $39,592 | $33,712 | 10 | — | — | $8,623 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, New Paradigm Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its main charitable activity as supporting other organizations and consultants working on AIDS, addiction, and aspects of poverty and powerlessness faced by tribal, minority, and stateless peoples. It also lists primate and rain forest conservation and non-Western, Indigenous healing beliefs and practices as areas of interest.
Its 2022 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Harmony Fund describes its work as sponsoring international animal rescue and wildlife protection. Just Vision says it raises awareness of Israel-Palestine through independent, nonpartisan storytelling and audience engagement. GOAL PROJECT describes itself as a Christian organization supporting recovery from addiction, while Razom says it works on human rights and democracy in Ukraine through humanitarian aid, education, culture, and civic society.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $209,365. Grant amounts ranged from $12 to $154,665, with a median of $1,500. Its largest reported grant was $154,665 to BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund – Edward Crocker Green Fund for support of organizations and consultants addressing AIDS, addiction, poverty, and powerlessness, along with the foundation’s other stated areas of interest.
Other notable 2022 grants included $15,000 to The Telos Group for work to prevent and move toward abolition of prostitution and trafficking; $10,313 to Harmony Fund for animal rescue; $9,000 to St Dimitri Project Romania Co Orthodox Christian Mission Center for religious purposes; and $5,000 to Just Vision for Palestinian support and future development. Additional grants included $4,530 to Kalahari Peoples Fund, $2,500 to the ADC Research Institute, and $2,000 each to GOAL Project and Save the Children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing listed Edward C. Green as president and H. Russell Bernard, Andreas Widmer, and Norman Hearst, MD, as independent directors.
New Paradigm Fund Inc is led by Edward C. Green, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Edward C. Green
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andreas Widmer
Independent Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
H. Russell Bernard
Independent Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norman Hearst MD
Independent Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 New Paradigm Fund Inc
How much does New Paradigm Fund Inc give each year?
New Paradigm Fund Inc gave $209K across 18 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $38K across 11 grants.
What is New Paradigm Fund Inc's typical grant size?
New Paradigm Fund Inc's median grant in 2022 was $1,500, and its average grant was $11,631, across 18 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from New Paradigm Fund Inc that year got $14K on average.
Where does New Paradigm Fund Inc give grants?
New Paradigm Fund Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (8 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does New Paradigm Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on New Paradigm Fund Inc's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are New Paradigm Fund Inc's largest grantees?
New Paradigm Fund Inc's largest 2022 grantees include BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund - Edward Crocker Green Fund ($154,665), The Telos Group ($15,000) and Harmony Fund ($10,313), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does New Paradigm Fund Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its main charitable activity as supporting other organizations and consultants working on AIDS, addiction, and aspects of poverty and powerlessness faced by tribal, minority, and stateless peoples. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from New Paradigm Fund Inc?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is New Paradigm Fund Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, New Paradigm Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $9K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is New Paradigm Fund Inc's EIN?
New Paradigm Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0280213. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does New Paradigm Fund Inc 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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