Paler Foundation Inc
Paler Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Wainscott, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $47K. Net investment income was $192K.
Paler Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Paler Foundation Inc gave $47K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $47,245
- +51.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +125.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,249
- -32.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,362,745
- +15.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Paler Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Museum of Jewish Heritage ($31K). Together the top 9 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 40 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Paler Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 58% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $76K (2020). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Jewish Heritage New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $31,244 |
| Awhs Falcon Foundation San Anselmo, CA | Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Theaftdorg King of Prussia, PA | Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Donorschoose Philadelphia, PA | Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Scholarship America Detroit, MI | Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
| Children Cancer Minneapolis, MN | Charitable Purposes | $2,084 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Charitable Purposes | $500 |
| Hebrew Home at Riverdale Riverdale, NY | Charitable Purposes | $500 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | Charitable Purposes | $417 |
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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 | $1,362,745 | $198,461 | $61,440 | $47,245 | 9 | $55,755 | $191,700 | $96,889 |
| 2023 | $1,179,926 | $231,574 | $93,412 | $31,250 | 4 | $45,400 | $31,324 | $70,114 |
| 2022 | $1,031,583 | $45,515 | $11,500 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | $33,868 | $63,804 |
| 2021 | $987,068 | $273,067 | $65,345 | $49,672 | 15 | $49,672 | $31,072 | $67,374 |
| 2020 | $779,346 | $151,454 | $89,713 | $75,500 | 11 | — | $25,046 | $45,598 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paler Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $97K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Paler Foundation Inc is led by Irving Paler, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Irving Paler
President
President & D → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan M. Paler
Director
Director → Director & T, 2021
Director & T → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $4K (2024)
David R. Paler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Michael H. Paler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: June Paler (2020) — Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $4K, to Alan M Paler (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Paler Foundation Inc
How much does Paler Foundation Inc give each year?
Paler Foundation Inc gave $47K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $31K across 4 grants.
What is Paler Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Paler Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,249, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Paler Foundation Inc give grants?
Paler Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (11%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Who are Paler Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Paler Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Museum of Jewish Heritage ($31,244), Awhs Falcon Foundation ($5,000) and Theaftdorg ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Paler Foundation Inc?
Paler Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $97K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Paler Foundation Inc's EIN?
Paler Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8963125. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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