Pajwell Foundation
Pajwell Foundation is a private foundation based in Saratoga Springs, New York. It supports other charitable organizations through contributions.
Pajwell Foundation at a glance
In short: Pajwell Foundation gave $260K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $260K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $259,610
- -28.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $259,610
- -28.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $259,610
- Total assets
- $3,271,999
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (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.
How to apply to Pajwell 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: 19 Railroad Pl Suite 301 C/O Sta, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Phone: (518) 290-9460
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pajwell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 13 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Pajwell Foundation gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 116% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2021) to $366K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $260K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached List Saratoga Springs, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $259,610 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Reported grantmaking by filing year:
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,271,999 | $952,621 | $346,480 | $259,610 | 1 | $278,360 | $311,289 | $239,627 |
| 2024 | $3,159,202 | $466,210 | $434,760 | $360,470 | 1 | $379,119 | $410,455 | $212,805 |
| 2023 | $3,127,765 | $183,076 | $410,519 | $347,400 | 1 | $360,526 | $130,648 | $194,375 |
| 2022 | $3,354,678 | $14,755 | $439,571 | $366,150 | 1 | $368,070 | $4,037 | $205,394 |
| 2021 | $3,781,058 | $356,548 | $97,728 | $29,500 | 9 | $42,500 | $301,320 | $227,152 |
| 2020 | $3,524,705 | $213,716 | $366,723 | $301,150 | 123 | — | $160,643 | $210,651 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pajwell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $240K for 2025 — 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 states that it does not conduct direct charitable activities and that its primary purpose is to support organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Its 2025 filing lists the grant purpose as “general charitable purposes.”
Grantmaking
The foundation reported one grant of $259,610 in 2025. Its sole listed recipient was SEE ATTACHED LIST, in Saratoga Springs, New York, for general charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Pamela Joseph is listed as president.
Pajwell Foundation is led by Pamela Joseph -, President on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pamela Joseph -
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Pamela Joseph (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Pajwell Foundation
How much does Pajwell Foundation give each year?
Pajwell Foundation gave $260K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $360K across 1 grant.
How large is Pajwell Foundation?
Pajwell Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $278K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $240K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Pajwell Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it does not conduct direct charitable activities and that its primary purpose is to support organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Its 2025 filing lists the grant purpose as “general charitable purposes.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pajwell 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 ↑
Where does Pajwell Foundation make grants?
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in New York.
What is Pajwell Foundation's EIN?
Pajwell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2192469. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Pajwell Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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