Palisades Foundation Inc
Palisades Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sewalls Point, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in several states, including Florida, New York, New Jersey, California, and Pennsylvania.
Palisades Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Palisades Foundation Inc gave $200K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state Florida. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $200,000
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- -13.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,692
- +15.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,567,914
- +0.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (29% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Palisades Foundation Inc
- Review Cycle
- September 30th.
- Deadline
- September 30th.
- Contact
Application contact: Gerald J Dunworthco Gibney Anthony
Mailing address: 650 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 688-5151
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Palisades Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Marist Brothers of Ulster County ($35K). Together the top 10 received $133K.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 143 grants of 143 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. Florida received 29% of grant dollars, New York 22%, New Jersey 12%, California 10%, and Pennsylvania 8%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Palisades Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 26 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 96% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $176K (2021) to $201K (2024). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marist Brothers of Ulster County Esopus, NY | General Fund | $35,000 |
| Mercy Center Auburn, CA | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | Bob Smith Scholarship Fund | $15,000 |
| Hibiscus Children's Center Vero Beach, FL | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Molly's House Stuart, FL | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Parkinson Foundation Miami, FL | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Folds of Honor Owasso, TX | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Florida Oceanographic Society Stuart, FL | General Fund | $7,500 |
| Hope Center for Autism Stuart, FL | General Fund | $7,500 |
| Mary's Shelter of the Treasure Coast Stuart, FL | General Fund | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,567,914 | $271,095 | $248,542 | $200,000 | 26 | $209,867 | $232,421 | $206,954 |
| 2024 | $3,546,134 | $251,505 | $248,061 | $200,500 | 30 | $213,057 | $216,501 | $196,400 |
| 2023 | $3,540,934 | $174,440 | $235,607 | $197,500 | 31 | $204,156 | $142,989 | $188,527 |
| 2022 | $3,602,101 | $200,875 | $235,109 | $183,000 | 27 | $192,018 | $157,784 | $202,267 |
| 2021 | $3,640,876 | $468,418 | $233,852 | $176,000 | 29 | $182,572 | $417,138 | $204,534 |
| 2020 | $3,401,769 | $102,561 | $241,491 | $190,100 | 28 | — | $64,375 | $196,051 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Palisades Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $207K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Molly’s House says it provides affordable supportive lodging to people receiving medical care and their families; Hibiscus Children’s Center says it serves abused and neglected children; and Florida Oceanographic Society says it promotes stewardship of Florida’s coastal ecosystems through education, research, and advocacy. Other 2025 recipients include educational, conservation, and scholarship organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $200,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $35,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $35,000 to Marist Brothers of Ulster County for its general fund, $20,000 to Mercy Center for its general fund, and $15,000 to Gettysburg College for the Bob Smith Scholarship Fund.
Other notable 2025 grants included $10,000 each to Hibiscus Children’s Center, Molly’s House, Parkinson Foundation, and Folds of Honor; and $7,500 each to Florida Oceanographic Society, Hope Center for Autism, Mary’s Shelter of the Treasure Coast, and Ocean Conservancy.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should email a description of the program and projected budget. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Frederick W Anthony as president, secretary, and director, and Gerald J Dunworth as treasurer and director.
Palisades Foundation Inc is led by Frederick W. Anthony, President, Secretary & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frederick W. Anthony
President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerald J. Dunworth
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Palisades Foundation Inc
How much does Palisades Foundation Inc give each year?
Palisades Foundation Inc gave $200K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $201K across 30 grants.
What is Palisades Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Palisades Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,692, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Palisades Foundation Inc give grants?
Palisades Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (23%) and New Jersey (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stuart, FL (5 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Palisades Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of Palisades Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Palisades Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Palisades Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Marist Brothers of Ulster County ($35,000), Mercy Center ($20,000) and Gettysburg College ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Palisades Foundation Inc?
Palisades Foundation Inc reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $210K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $207K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Palisades Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Palisades Foundation Inc?
Palisades Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Palisades Foundation Inc's EIN?
Palisades Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-6015053. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Palisades Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/palisades-foundation-inc-morg_74c1dfbff11e47149649a01248f99385
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