Para Resources Foundation Inc
Para Resources Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Burlington, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 7 grants totaling $671K.
Para Resources Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Para Resources Foundation Inc gave $671K across 7 grants in 2021 (avg $96K), top state New Jersey. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $670,943
- Grants made (2021)
- 7
- Average grant
- $95,849
- Median grant
- $97,290
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (29% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Para Resources Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Wycliffe Bible Translations ($131K). Together the top 7 received $671K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 7 grants totaling $671K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wycliffe Bible Translations Orlando, FL | Distribution of Assets | $130,839 |
| Dallas Theological Seminary Dallas, TX | Distribution of Assets | $130,839 |
| America's Keswick Whiting, NJ | Distribution of Assets | $97,290 |
| Immanuel Baptist Church Maple Shade, NJ | Distribution of Assets | $97,290 |
| Overseas Missionary Fellowship Littleton, CO | Distribution of Assets | $83,871 |
| Thru the Bible Radio Pasadena, CA | Distribution of Assets | $83,846 |
| Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | Distribution of Assets | $46,968 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $765 | $790,952 | $670,943 | 7 |
| 2020 | $121,995 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Para Resources Foundation Inc is led by William J. Murphy, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
William J. Murphy
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2021)
Claude R. Schwesig
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kelly C. Murphy
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $10K, to William J Murphy (President, Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Para Resources Foundation Inc
How much does Para Resources Foundation Inc give each year?
Para Resources Foundation Inc gave $671K across 7 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Para Resources Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Para Resources Foundation Inc's median grant in 2021 was $97,290, and its average grant was $95,849, across 7 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Para Resources Foundation Inc give grants?
Para Resources Foundation Inc's top state is New Jersey, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (20%) and Texas (20%).
Does Para Resources Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Para Resources Foundation Inc's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Distribution of Assets" (7 grants).
Who are Para Resources Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Para Resources Foundation Inc's largest 2021 grantees include Wycliffe Bible Translations ($130,839), Dallas Theological Seminary ($130,839) and America's Keswick ($97,290), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What is Para Resources Foundation Inc's EIN?
Para Resources Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0318406. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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 2020–2021
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