Paradis Foundation Inc
Paradis Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its 2024 filing lists grants to organizations including schools, a university, a botanical garden, and organizations focused on education and services for people with disabilities.
Paradis Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Paradis Foundation Inc gave $177K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Kentucky. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $176,500
- +34.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,045
- +47.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,649,507
- +45.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Paradis Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says a written response must be submitted; no particular form is specified. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations. Contact Charles Paradis.
- Contact
Application contact: Charles Paradis
Mailing address: PO Box 32230, Louisville, KY 40232
Phone: (502) 493-4300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paradis Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trinity High School ($100K). Together the top 10 received $174K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 67 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were reported as 92% to recipients in Kentucky, 6% to recipients in Indiana, and 3% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Paradis Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $115K (2019) to $177K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $177K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity High School St Matthews, KY | Support General Operations of Organization | $100,000 |
| Bellarmine University Louisville, KY | Support General Operations of Organization | $10,000 |
| St Meinrad Archabbey Stmeinrad, IN | Support General Operations of Organization | $10,000 |
| Yew Dell Inc Creastwood, KY | Support General Operations of Organization | $10,000 |
| Holy Angels Academy Louisville, KY | Support General Operations of Organization | $10,000 |
| West End School Louisville, KY | Support General Operations of Organization | $10,000 |
| St Joseph Children's Home Louisville, KY | Support General Operations of Organization | $10,000 |
| Sacred Heart Schools Louisville, KY | Support General Operations of Organization | $5,000 |
| Francis Parker School San Diego, CA | Support General Operations of Organization | $5,000 |
| EVOLVE502 Inc Louisville, KY | Support General Operations of Organization | $4,000 |
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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 | $3,649,507 | $1,348,321 | $206,059 | $176,500 | 11 | $178,784 | $1,076,425 | $154,800 |
| 2023 | $2,507,245 | $216,717 | $156,595 | $131,000 | 12 | $134,164 | $193,057 | $123,577 |
| 2022 | $2,447,123 | $262,137 | $153,361 | $135,000 | 13 | $136,820 | $248,748 | $125,544 |
| 2021 | $2,338,347 | $246,737 | $160,309 | $135,000 | 14 | $136,791 | $226,731 | $147,229 |
| 2020 | $2,251,919 | $110,877 | $152,690 | $132,000 | 17 | — | $93,152 | $127,927 |
| 2019 | $2,293,732 | $73,764 | $134,335 | $114,500 | 15 | — | $99,254 | $123,229 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paradis Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $155K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, West End School describes its work as an academically rigorous year-round boarding school for middle school boys, while Yew Dell Botanical Gardens says its mission is to spark a passion for plants and gardening through accessible science and inspiring beauty. Harbor House of Louisville describes its mission as empowering individuals with disabilities and their families through employment, education, and community-building opportunities.
Other 2024 grantees describe their work as providing faith-based education (Holy Angels Academy), undergraduate and graduate education (Bellarmine University), and support to help students overcome systemic barriers (Evolve502).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $176,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grant was $100,000 to Trinity High School for general operating support. Other grants included $10,000 each to Bellarmine University, St. Meinrad Archabbey, Yew Dell Inc, Holy Angels Academy, West End School, and St. Joseph Children’s Home.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph A Paradis III as chairman; Micheal T Paradis as treasurer/director; Charles Paradis as secretary/director; and Charles H Leis, Joseph A Paradis IV, and Steven Paradis as directors.
Paradis Foundation Inc is led by Joseph A. Paradis III, Chairman since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph A. Paradis III
Chairman
Chariman → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles H. Leis
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Paradis
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph A. Paradis IV
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Paradis
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Micheal T. Paradis
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael T. Paradis (2019–2022) — Treasurer & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Paradis Foundation Inc
How much does Paradis Foundation Inc give each year?
Paradis Foundation Inc gave $177K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $131K across 12 grants.
What is Paradis Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Paradis Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,045, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Paradis Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does Paradis Foundation Inc give grants?
Paradis Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (7 grants).
Does Paradis Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Paradis Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Paradis Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Paradis Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Trinity High School ($100,000), Bellarmine University ($10,000) and St Meinrad Archabbey ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Paradis Foundation Inc?
Paradis Foundation Inc reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $179K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $155K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Paradis Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paradis Foundation Inc?
The filing says a written response must be submitted; no particular form is specified. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Paradis Foundation Inc's EIN?
Paradis Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0908284. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 27, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Paradis Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/paradis-foundation-inc-morg_9810c55e99f2488eb42b8f18028e7448
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