Parady Cares Foundation Inc
Parady Cares Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in The Villages, Florida. It supports children, veterans, senior citizens, and others in need, with charitable giving and community activities that include support for local schools, families, veterans, and people facing health and other challenges.
Parady Cares Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Parady Cares Foundation Inc gave $126K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $125,900
- +117.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -41.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,590
- +269.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $28,308
- +609.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to Parady Cares Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 340 Heald Way Suite 226, The Villages, FL 32163
Phone: (352) 751-3016
Website: https://paradycares.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Parady Cares Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc ($53K). Together the top 10 received $126K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 53 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its work as focused on its local community. In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 17% to Tennessee, 3% to Virginia, and 2% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Parady Cares Foundation Inc gives
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 282% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $126K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $126K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc Memphis, TN | General Support | $52,500 |
| Angel Wigs of Hope Inc The Villages, FL | General Support | $20,000 |
| Community Medical Care Center Inc Leesburg, FL | General Support | $20,000 |
| Combat Veterans to Careers Wildwood, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Help Agency of the Forest Inc Silver Springs, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Villages Honor Flight Inc The Villages, FL | General Support | $7,500 |
| Follow the Need International Inc The Villages, FL | General Support | $2,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Triangle, VA | General Support | $2,000 |
| Forward Paths Foundation Inc Leesburg, FL | General Support | $1,000 |
| Vetsports West Hartford, CT | General Support | $900 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,308 | $205,957 | $181,640 | $125,900 | 10 | $181,640 | $1,404 |
| 2024 | $3,991 | $66,942 | $93,146 | $58,000 | 17 | $93,146 | $1,324 |
| 2023 | $32,799 | $66,000 | $116,786 | $106,444 | 18 | $116,786 | $4,006 |
| 2022 | $80,981 | $61,760 | $39,991 | $33,000 | 6 | $39,991 | $2,921 |
| 2021 | $59,219 | $44,877 | $7,683 | $1,200 | 2 | $7,683 | $1,578 |
| 2020 | $22,018 | $41,808 | $52,599 | $43,500 | 4 | — | $1,222 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Parady Cares Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to make a “profound and sustaining impact” in the lives of children, veterans, senior citizens, and others in need. Its vision is to improve the quality of life for less fortunate children, veterans, seniors, and others with special needs in its community.
Its 2024 grantees included organizations serving children, veterans, and animals. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. TSIC Inc. says it provides college scholarships and mentoring for eligible low-income children, while Kids Beating Cancer says it supports access to pediatric cellular therapies and research, as well as children and their families. Villagers for Veterans and Combat Veterans to Careers describe their work as supporting veterans and their families; Leesburg Humane Society describes its work as rescuing and caring for abandoned pets and placing them in homes.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 17 grants totaling $58,000 in 2024. Individual grants ranged from $220 to $10,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest grants included $10,000 each to Angel Wigs of Hope Inc., Community Medical Care Center Inc., and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Inc.; $6,000 to TSIC Inc.; and $5,000 to Heart of Florida Youth Ranch Inc. Other reported grants included $2,500 each to Follow the Need International Inc. and Kids Beating Cancer Inc., $2,280 to PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc., and $2,000 each to Marine Toys for Tots Foundation and Vietnam Veterans of America Inc. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 10 grants totaling $125,900.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gregory J Parady, Jennifer Parady, and Kathleen Laseter as trustees/directors.
Parady Cares Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gregory J Parady
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2020
16 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Parady
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2020
16 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Laseter
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2020
16 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Parady Cares Foundation Inc
How much does Parady Cares Foundation Inc give each year?
Parady Cares Foundation Inc gave $126K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $58K across 17 grants.
What is Parady Cares Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Parady Cares Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $8,750, and its average grant was $12,590, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Parady Cares Foundation Inc give grants?
Parady Cares Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (42%). The most frequent recipient cities were The Villages, FL (3 grants) and Leesburg, FL (2 grants).
Does Parady Cares Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Parady Cares Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Parady Cares Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Parady Cares Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc ($52,500), Angel Wigs of Hope Inc ($20,000) and Community Medical Care Center Inc ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Parady Cares Foundation Inc?
Parady Cares Foundation Inc reported $28K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $182K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Parady Cares Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to make a “profound and sustaining impact” in the lives of children, veterans, senior citizens, and others in need. Its vision is to improve the quality of life for less fortunate children, veterans, seniors, and others with special needs in its community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Parady Cares Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Parady Cares Foundation Inc's EIN?
Parady Cares Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2283160. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Parady Cares Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 16, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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