Paideia Foundation
Paideia Foundation is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. In 2024, it reported 35 grants totaling $582,050 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, hunger relief, and health-related services.
Paideia Foundation at a glance
In short: Paideia Foundation gave $582K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Nebraska. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $582,050
- -4.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,630
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $10,900,281
- -1.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (4 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (82% 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 Paideia Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10040 E Happy Valley Rd Unit 284, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone: (402) 390-9500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paideia Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Christ Church Omaha ($240K). Together the top 10 received $461K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 127 grants of 141 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Nebraska recipients accounted for 82% of grant dollars and Idaho recipients for 11%. Arkansas and New York each accounted for 2%, and Florida accounted for 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Paideia Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 35 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% 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 $582K (2024) to $841K (2021). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $582K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Omaha Omaha, NE | Charitable | $240,000 |
| Trinity Classical Academy Waterloo, NE | Charitable | $47,000 |
| Assure Women's Center Omaha, NE | Charitable | $33,500 |
| Bellevue University Bellevue, NE | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Omaha Omaha, NE | Charitable | $25,000 |
| New Saint Andrews Church Moscow, ID | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Omaha Roadrunners Bellevue, NE | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Christ Church Moscow Moscow, ID | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Logos School Moscow, ID | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Avenue Scholars Foundation Omaha, NE | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 | $10,900,281 | $474,293 | $683,838 | $582,050 | 35 | $585,798 | $366,770 | $570,104 |
| 2023 | $11,099,398 | $364,009 | $703,324 | $609,750 | 37 | $612,747 | $257,999 | $564,680 |
| 2022 | $11,330,192 | $1,185,246 | $782,175 | $704,150 | 32 | $704,150 | $1,089,752 | $594,653 |
| 2021 | $10,909,493 | $490,374 | $990,887 | $840,878 | 14 | $840,878 | $394,738 | $661,677 |
| 2020 | $11,409,333 | $285,795 | $763,324 | $668,250 | 23 | — | $223,064 | $658,917 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paideia Foundation reported a distributable amount of $570K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Trinity Classical Academy says it partners with Christian parents to educate children with academic excellence and Christian distinction; Bellevue University says it provides career-oriented, cost-effective, open-access education; and Food Bank for the Heartland says it works to eliminate hunger by ensuring access to healthy foods through community partnerships. Assure Women’s Center describes its purpose as supporting women facing unplanned pregnancies and equipping them to make healthy, life-affirming decisions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $582,050. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $240,000, with a median grant of $8,000. Among the largest grants were $240,000 to Christ Church Omaha, $47,000 to Trinity Classical Academy, $33,500 to Assure Women’s Center, and $25,000 each to Bellevue University, Habitat for Humanity Omaha, New Saint Andrews Church, and Omaha Roadrunners. The stated purpose for these grants was charitable.
Other 2024 recipients included Christ Church Moscow and Logos School, which each received $15,000; Avenue Scholars Foundation, Columbus Rescue Mission, and Covenant Bible Church, which each received $10,000; and Food Bank for the Heartland, which received $10,000. New Saint Andrews College Inc. also reported receiving $10,000; its stated purpose is to graduate leaders who shape culture while living faithfully under the lordship of Jesus Christ.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists George Little as president and treasurer; Annalaura Little as vice president and secretary; and Daniel Little, Grant Little, and Michelle Yates as directors.
Paideia Foundation is led by George A. Little, President & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George A. Little
President & Treasurer
President Treasurer & Director → President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel J. Little
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grant W. Little
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle S. Yates
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annalaura H. Little
Vice President & Secretary
Vice President, Secretary & Director → Vice President & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Frequently asked questions about Paideia Foundation
How much does Paideia Foundation give each year?
Paideia Foundation gave $582K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $610K across 37 grants.
What is Paideia Foundation's typical grant size?
Paideia Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $16,630, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Paideia Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Paideia Foundation give grants?
Paideia Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Idaho (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (16 grants), Moscow, ID (4 grants) and Bellevue, NE (2 grants).
Does Paideia Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on Paideia Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (35 grants).
Who are Paideia Foundation's largest grantees?
Paideia Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Christ Church Omaha ($240,000), Trinity Classical Academy ($47,000) and Assure Women's Center ($33,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Paideia Foundation?
Paideia Foundation reported $10.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $586K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $570K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Paideia Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paideia Foundation?
The foundation makes 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 ↑
What is Paideia Foundation's EIN?
Paideia Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4269305. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Paideia Foundation 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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