Paradise Cares at Paradise
Paradise Cares at Paradise is a private foundation based in Tampa, Florida. In 2025, it reported making 22 grants totaling $68,500 to charitable organizations.
Paradise Cares at Paradise at a glance
In short: Paradise Cares at Paradise gave $69K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $68,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- Average grant
- $3,114
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Primary geography
- Florida (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Paradise Cares at Paradise
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 218 E Bearss Ave Suite 378, Tampa, FL 33613
Phone: (887) 829-5500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paradise Cares at Paradise funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sumter County Benevolent Fund ($15K). Together the top 10 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 16% to Tennessee, 15% to New York, 4% to Missouri, and 3% to Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sumter County Benevolent Fund Wildwood, FL | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation Franklin, TN | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Operations | $10,000 |
| South Sumter High School Band Bushnell, FL | General Operations | $4,500 |
| Weseeuorg Tampa, FL | General Operations | $3,000 |
| The Refuge at Jumper Creek Bushnell, FL | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Hope Ministries Thrift Store Bushnell, FL | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Optimist International St. Louis, MO | Genaral Operations | $3,000 |
| City of Bushnell Bushnell, FL | General Operations | $2,500 |
| Winter Haven Optimist Club Winter Haven, FL | General Operations | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $74,067 | $74,067 | $68,500 | 22 | $74,067 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, the Gary Sinise Foundation describes its work as supporting veterans, military members, first responders, their families, and families of fallen heroes through programs that build communities of support. Freedom Honor Flight says it provides regional veterans with flights to visit Washington, D.C., war memorials and offers physical assistance to people with special needs. Myakka Elephant Ranch describes elephant conservation as its primary purpose, and Wreaths Across America describes its mission as remembering the fallen, honoring those who serve, and teaching children about freedom.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $68,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median grant of $1,500. The largest grants included $15,000 to Sumter County Benevolent Fund and $10,000 each to the Gary Sinise Foundation and Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Other grants included $4,500 to South Sumter High School Band and $3,000 each to WESEEUORG, The Refuge at Jumper Creek, and Hope Ministries Thrift Store. The listed grants were designated for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Yvonne Mixon and Gregory Mixon as directors.
Paradise Cares at Paradise's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gregory Mixon
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yvonne Mixon
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "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 Paradise Cares at Paradise
How much does Paradise Cares at Paradise give each year?
Paradise Cares at Paradise gave $69K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Paradise Cares at Paradise's typical grant size?
Paradise Cares at Paradise's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,114, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Paradise Cares at Paradise give grants?
Paradise Cares at Paradise gives mostly in Florida: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (16%) and New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bushnell, FL (6 grants).
Does Paradise Cares at Paradise give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of Paradise Cares at Paradise's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Paradise Cares at Paradise's largest grantees?
Paradise Cares at Paradise's largest 2025 grantees include Sumter County Benevolent Fund ($15,000), Gary Sinise Foundation ($10,000) and Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Paradise Cares at Paradise fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paradise Cares at Paradise?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Paradise Cares at Paradise's EIN?
Paradise Cares at Paradise's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3702556. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Does Paradise Cares at Paradise accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Paradise Cares at Paradise funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/paradise-cares-at-paradise-morg_de43aed5d8784b6db04c944ca3efceba
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