Pascal Foundationinc
Pascal Foundationinc is a private foundation based in Easton, Maryland. It makes contributions and grants to other 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations engaged in direct charitable activities, and its 2025 filing says it funds only preselected organizations.
Pascal Foundationinc at a glance
In short: Pascal Foundationinc gave $122K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Maryland. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $121,505
- +21.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,046
- +32.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,868,470
- +0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Pascal Foundationinc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7131 Travelers Rest Circle, Easton, MD 21601
Phone: (443) 391-8580
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pascal Foundationinc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Johns Hopkins Hospital ($19K). Together the top 10 received $117K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 12% to New York, 10% to New Jersey, and 10% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Pascal Foundationinc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) 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 $14K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 186% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $35K (2020) to $122K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted General Operating Support | $18,559 |
| University of Maryland Medical Systems Baltimore, MD | Robert a. Pascal Endowed Research Fund | $18,559 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Miami Rescue Mission Miami, FL | Unrestricted General Operating Support | $12,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank Salisbury, MD | Unrestricted General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| St Michaels Community Center St Michaels, MD | Food Pantry | $10,000 |
| The Light House Annapolis, MD | Light House Homeless Prevention Support Group | $10,000 |
| Young Life Anne Arundel County Annapolis, MD | Unrestricted General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| No Limits Cafe Red Bank, NJ | Unrestricted General Operating Support | $7,000 |
| Harriet's House Cambridge, MD | Unrestricted General Operating Support | $5,387 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,868,470 | $181,531 | $158,562 | $121,505 | 11 | $135,715 | $158,684 | $153,539 |
| 2024 | $2,845,501 | $144,360 | $152,870 | $100,030 | 12 | $127,194 | $123,684 | $148,612 |
| 2023 | $2,853,438 | $356,046 | $172,141 | $78,129 | 10 | $113,012 | $200,024 | $134,474 |
| 2022 | $2,669,533 | $1,949,776 | $260,144 | $42,454 | 9 | $51,145 | $134,305 | $86,820 |
| 2021 | $978,560 | $166,608 | $78,519 | $50,500 | 10 | $65,243 | $23,966 | $57,241 |
| 2020 | $761,759 | $118,864 | $40,678 | $34,500 | 15 | — | $116,172 | $54,004 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pascal Foundationinc reported a distributable amount of $154K 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 filing does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including medical research and hospital operations, food assistance, homelessness prevention and shelter, services for people experiencing homelessness, employment and training for people with special needs, anti-trafficking shelter, and education and scholarships.
These are grantees’ missions, not stated missions of the foundation. For example, Miami Rescue Mission describes its work as serving homeless and needy men, women, and children through emergency services and residential programs. The Light House says it provides shelter, prevents homelessness, and supports self-sufficiency in Anne Arundel County. St Michaels Community Center says it serves and connects its community, including by providing food to food-insecure households. No Limits Cafe describes operating a restaurant that provides training and employment for people with special needs. Harriets House says it provides shelter for victims of human trafficking, and Bloomfield Educational Foundation says it provides grants to local public schools, teachers, and students, as well as scholarships to Bloomfield High School graduates.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $121,505. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $18,559, with a median of $10,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $18,559 to Johns Hopkins Hospital for unrestricted general operating support and $18,559 to University of Maryland Medical Systems for the Robert A. Pascal Endowed Research Fund. Other grants included $15,000 to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, $12,000 to Miami Rescue Mission, $10,000 each to Maryland Food Bank, St Michaels Community Center, The Light House, and Young Life Anne Arundel County, $7,000 to No Limits Cafe, $5,387 to Harriets House, and $5,000 to Bloomfield Educational Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jane Pascal Shaheen as president and director; Clara Pascal and Margaret L Pascal as directors; and Susan Pascal as treasurer and director.
Pascal Foundationinc is led by Jane Pascal Shaheen, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jane Pascal Shaheen
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clara Pascal
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret L. Pascal
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Pascal
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert A. Pascal (2020) — President
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 Pascal Foundationinc
How much does Pascal Foundationinc give each year?
Pascal Foundationinc gave $122K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $100K across 12 grants.
What is Pascal Foundationinc's typical grant size?
Pascal Foundationinc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,046, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pascal Foundationinc that year got $14K on average.
Where does Pascal Foundationinc give grants?
Pascal Foundationinc gives mostly in Maryland: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (12%) and New Jersey (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (2 grants) and Annapolis, MD (2 grants).
Does Pascal Foundationinc give general operating support?
Yes: 64% of Pascal Foundationinc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Pascal Foundationinc's largest grantees?
Pascal Foundationinc's largest 2025 grantees include Johns Hopkins Hospital ($18,559), University of Maryland Medical Systems ($18,559) and Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Pascal Foundationinc?
Pascal Foundationinc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $136K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $154K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Pascal Foundationinc fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pascal Foundationinc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Pascal Foundationinc's EIN?
Pascal Foundationinc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2089152. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Pascal Foundationinc 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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