Paloheimo Foundation (Curtin-Paloheimo T
Paloheimo Foundation (Curtin-Paloheimo T is a private foundation, based in Pasadena, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $1.7M.
Paloheimo Foundation (Curtin-Paloheimo T at a glance
In short: Paloheimo Foundation (Curtin-Paloheimo T gave $1.2M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $171K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,195,102
- -12.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $170,729
- -12.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $158,673
- Total assets
- $11,841,427
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (60% 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 Paloheimo Foundation (Curtin-Paloheimo T funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Finlandia Foundation National ($383K). Together the top 7 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 21 grants of 41 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Paloheimo Foundation (Curtin-Paloheimo T gives
- Giving fell 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2024) to $1.8M (2020). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Finlandia Foundation National Pasadena, CA | Matching grant, administration, communications, special project - "Saving Finland in America" | $383,000 |
| El Rancho de Las Golondrinas Santa Fe, NM | Membership match, general support | $225,946 |
| Acequia Madre House Santa Fe, NM | General operating support | $183,983 |
| Leonora Ja Yrjo Paloheimo Saatio South Pasadena, CA | Renovation of Yla-Kuninkala | $158,673 |
| Pasadena Historical Museum Inc Pasadena, CA | Membership matching, 2024 Centennial Celebration, programming and outreach | $140,000 |
| School for Advanced Research Santa Fe, NM | Paloheimo Fellow Program & Innovative Programming | $70,000 |
| Autry Museum of the American West Los Angeles, CA | Reclaiming El Camino: Native Resistance in the Missions and Beyond | $33,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,841,427 | $1,853,207 | $1,718,930 | $1,195,102 | 7 | $1,525,382 | $1,659,659 | $1,310,909 |
| 2023 | $11,735,418 | $873,838 | $1,793,670 | $1,367,939 | 7 | $1,634,649 | $742,692 | $1,269,407 |
| 2022 | $12,672,004 | $1,185,654 | $1,911,558 | $1,492,791 | 9 | $1,750,745 | $1,024,842 | $1,229,929 |
| 2021 | $13,429,599 | $2,195,783 | $1,960,638 | $1,504,509 | 9 | $1,789,461 | $2,024,607 | $1,309,882 |
| 2020 | $13,252,577 | $1,929,118 | $2,267,274 | $1,771,922 | 9 | — | $1,740,570 | $1,291,108 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paloheimo Foundation (Curtin-Paloheimo T reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Paloheimo Foundation (Curtin-Paloheimo T's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; 6 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George Paloheimo
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $6K (2024)
George Paloheimo Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $26K (2024)
Martti Paloheimo
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Morgan Halme
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $26K (2024)
Paul Halme
Board Member
On filings since 2020
18 hrs/week
$62K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Melissa Halme Redell
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $6K (2024)
Sean Paloheimo
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $6K (2024)
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 $26K, to Morgan Halme (Board Member). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Paloheimo Foundation (Curtin-Paloheimo T
How much does Paloheimo Foundation (Curtin-Paloheimo T give each year?
Paloheimo Foundation (Curtin-Paloheimo T gave $1.2M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 7 grants.
What is Paloheimo Foundation (Curtin-Paloheimo T's typical grant size?
Paloheimo Foundation (Curtin-Paloheimo T's median grant in 2024 was $158,673, and its average grant was $170,729, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Paloheimo Foundation (Curtin-Paloheimo T give grants?
Paloheimo Foundation (Curtin-Paloheimo T gives mostly in California: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Mexico (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Fe, NM (3 grants) and Pasadena, CA (2 grants).
Does Paloheimo Foundation (Curtin-Paloheimo T give general operating support?
Yes: 29% of Paloheimo Foundation (Curtin-Paloheimo T's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Paloheimo Foundation (Curtin-Paloheimo T's largest grantees?
Paloheimo Foundation (Curtin-Paloheimo T's largest 2024 grantees include Finlandia Foundation National ($383,000), El Rancho de Las Golondrinas ($225,946) and Acequia Madre House ($183,983), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Paloheimo Foundation (Curtin-Paloheimo T?
Paloheimo Foundation (Curtin-Paloheimo T reported $11.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Paloheimo Foundation (Curtin-Paloheimo T's EIN?
Paloheimo Foundation (Curtin-Paloheimo T's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6752361. 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
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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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