Paisley Foundation
Paisley Foundation is a private foundation, based in Aurora, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $219K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 4 grants totaling $102K. Net investment income was $73K.
Paisley Foundation at a glance
In short: Paisley Foundation gave $102K across 4 grants in 2021 (avg $26K), top state Florida. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $102,200
- Grants made (2021)
- 4
- Average grant
- $25,550
- Median grant
- $26,100
- Total assets
- $219,386
- Primary geography
- Florida (49% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Paisley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Craighead Beringia South ($40K). Together the top 4 received $102K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 4 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Craighead Beringia South Kelly, WY | Animal Welfare | $40,000 |
| Ocean Studies Charter School Tavernier, FL | Primary Education | $40,000 |
| City Ranch Inc Windsor Mills, MD | Child Welfare | $12,200 |
| San Pedro Church Tavernier, FL | Church | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $219,386 | $73,337 | $103,609 | $102,200 | 4 | $73,267 | $45,903 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paisley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Paisley Foundation's 2021 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Ann Alexander
Director
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
James Alexander
Director
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Matt Alexander
Director
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Peter Alexander
Director
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 Paisley Foundation
How much does Paisley Foundation give each year?
Paisley Foundation gave $102K across 4 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Paisley Foundation's typical grant size?
Paisley Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $26,100, and its average grant was $25,550, across 4 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Paisley Foundation give grants?
Paisley Foundation's top state is Florida, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wyoming (39%) and Maryland (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tavernier, FL (2 grants).
Does Paisley Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Paisley Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Paisley Foundation?
Paisley Foundation reported $219K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $73K.
How much is Paisley Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Paisley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Paisley Foundation's EIN?
Paisley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8965701. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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