Paul S Pariser Foundation Inc
Paul S Pariser Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Oakville, Washington. It made 44 grants totaling $58,994 in 2024 to charitable organizations, including hospitals and medical research organizations, community-service organizations, and organizations serving people with disabilities or children with cancer.
Paul S Pariser Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Paul S Pariser Foundation Inc gave $59K across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $58,994
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,341
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $360
- Total assets
- $19,367
- +114.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Paul S Pariser Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box F, Oakville, WA 98568
Phone: (360) 718-6729
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul S Pariser Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Office ($4K).
Organizations only. It also paid 43 grants to individuals ($55,394), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
244 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 244 grants of 244 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (37%), Washington (19%), Maryland (18%), Florida (8%), and Montana (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Paul S Pariser Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 107% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2021) to $78K (2020). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 43 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $55,394 |
| American Office Boca Raton, FL | Donation | $3,600 |
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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 | $19,367 | $62,647 | $74,441 | $58,994 | 44 | $58,994 | $51,921 | — |
| 2023 | $9,051 | $34,502 | $71,742 | $60,900 | 45 | $60,900 | $25,559 | — |
| 2022 | $7,324 | $52,708 | $78,592 | $60,912 | 49 | $60,912 | $24,356 | — |
| 2021 | $4,647 | $134,475 | $41,078 | $28,491 | 45 | $28,491 | $66,675 | — |
| 2020 | — | $37,324 | $90,902 | $78,453 | 61 | — | $25,891 | $850 |
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 grantees include organizations working in health care, medical research, and community support. For example, Seattle Children’s Foundation says it seeks to improve health care for infants, children, and adolescents through support for health care services, research, and education. An individual recipient describes its work as providing adaptive recreation for people with disabilities and children with cancer, as well as support for their families. Other recipients include organizations whose stated work addresses children and families facing illness or crisis, hospital support, and assistance to families of children with special needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 44 grants totaling $58,994. Grants ranged from $108 to $10,000, with a median grant of $360. The largest awards included $10,000 to Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, $7,200 to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, and $6,282 to an individual recipient Other awards of $3,600 went to ALYN Hospital, Rambam Medical, Seattle Children’s Foundation, an individual recipient, and American Office.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul S Pariser, Robert M Schwartz Esq, Alan D Pariser, and Randi Dressler as directors.
Paul S Pariser Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan D. Pariser
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul S. Pariser
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Randi Dressler
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert M. Schwartz Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bertram Pariser (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Paul S Pariser Foundation Inc
How much does Paul S Pariser Foundation Inc give each year?
Paul S Pariser Foundation Inc gave $59K across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $61K across 45 grants.
What is Paul S Pariser Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Paul S Pariser Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $360, and its average grant was $1,341, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Paul S Pariser Foundation Inc give grants?
Paul S Pariser Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (19%) and Maryland (18%).
Does Paul S Pariser Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on Paul S Pariser Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (44 grants).
How large is Paul S Pariser Foundation Inc?
Paul S Pariser Foundation Inc reported $19K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $63K.
What does Paul S Pariser Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in health care, medical research, and community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul S Pariser Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Paul S Pariser Foundation Inc's EIN?
Paul S Pariser Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2066991. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Paul S Pariser Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 12, 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 March 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Paul S Pariser Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/paul-s-pariser-foundation-inc-morg_5ae7213de15142fca58381bd7a5ca5fd
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