Paradigm for Parity
Paradigm for Parity partners with member companies to develop and promote strategies that transform corporate culture and ensure opportunity for all, by fostering inclusive leadership and advancing individuals of all races, cultures, and backgrounds into positions of shared power and influence.
Paradigm for Parity at a glance
In short: Paradigm for Parity gave $90K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $90K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $90,083
- -32.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $90,083
- Median grant
- $90,083
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Paradigm for Parity funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Nextup Inc ($90K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2025 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2026) to $133K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $90K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nextup Inc Lutherville, MD | MERGER | $90,083 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | $117,521 | $90,083 | 1 | — |
| 2025 | $163,625 | $1,047,554 | $1,134,176 | $132,999 | Total only | $2,390 |
| 2024 | $294,448 | $1,086,760 | $1,466,520 | — | — | $5,505 |
| 2023 | $606,408 | $1,127,525 | $1,235,604 | — | — | $3,777 |
| 2022 | $700,483 | $952,200 | $1,125,588 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $742,388 | $872,954 | $657,619 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Paradigm for Parity
Based on IRS filings
Paradigm for Parity is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $90K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Paradigm for Parity is led by Sandra Quince, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 11 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Sandra Quince
President
Member → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Kullman
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jewelle Bickford
Member
President → Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reginald Miller
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Beach Lin
Member
Treasurer → Member & Co-Chair, 2023
Member & Co-Chair → Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Celeste Warren
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joele Frank
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mihal Nahari
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Polishook
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hong Ogle
Member
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice Ellig
Member
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Nadnine Bullock-Pottinga (2024–2025) — CEO
- Former: Celeteste Warren (2025) — Member
- Former: Debra Polishook (2025) — Member
- Former: Cynthia Bowman (2021–2024) — Member
- Former: Ellyn Shook (2021–2024) — Member
- Former: Wendy Stewart (2024) — Member
- Former: Barbara Perlmutter (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Lynn Tetrault (2021–2023) — Member & Secretary · Filing note: Until June 2023
- Former: Pamela Craig (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Alecia Decoudreaux (2021–2022) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Paradigm for Parity
How much does Paradigm for Parity give each year?
Paradigm for Parity gave $90K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it reported $133K in grants paid.
What is Paradigm for Parity?
Paradigm for Parity is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New York, NY.
Where does Paradigm for Parity operate?
Paradigm for Parity has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is Paradigm for Parity's EIN?
Paradigm for Parity's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2840852. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 30, 2026)
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