Papillon Foundation
Papillon Foundation is a private foundation, based in Reno, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
Papillon Foundation at a glance
In short: Papillon Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,100
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,100
- Median grant
- $5,100
- Total assets
- $18,922
- -34.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nevada (100% 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 Papillon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation of Northern Nevada ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Papillon Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 414% 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $9K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Northern Nevada Reno, NV | Youth Leadership Program Thru Children's Cabinet | $5,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,922 | — | $9,808 | $5,100 | 1 | $5,100 | $1,233 |
| 2023 | $28,730 | — | $4,330 | — | — | — | $1,584 |
| 2022 | $33,060 | — | $13,414 | $9,000 | 2 | $9,000 | $2,037 |
| 2021 | $46,474 | $50,000 | $3,700 | — | — | — | $136 |
| 2020 | $174 | $3,500 | $4,092 | — | — | — | $74 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Papillon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Papillon Foundation is led by Paula Anne Smith Dermody, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paula Anne Smith Dermody
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Smith
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael A. Rosenauer
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Papillon Foundation
How much does Papillon Foundation give each year?
Papillon Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Papillon Foundation?
Papillon Foundation reported $19K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Papillon Foundation operate?
Papillon Foundation has awarded grants in Kentucky, Nevada.
What is Papillon Foundation's EIN?
Papillon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4224124. 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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