Perdido Area Chamber Foundation
Perdido Area Chamber Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Pensacola, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K. Net investment income was $26.
Perdido Area Chamber Foundation at a glance
In short: Perdido Area Chamber Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,500
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,500
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $6,228
- -22.8% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Perdido Area Chamber Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Kiwanis ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Perdido Area Chamber Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out 0% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kiwanis Pensacola, FL | Community | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,228 | $7,870 | $11,980 | $1,500 | 1 | $1 | $26 | $307 |
| 2022 | $8,070 | $1,309 | — | — | — | $1 | $4 | $397 |
| 2021 | $7,009 | — | — | — | — | — | $8 | $345 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Perdido Area Chamber Foundation reported a distributable amount of $307 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Perdido Area Chamber Foundation is led by JoAnn Slaydon, Chair on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
JoAnn Slaydon
Chair
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Wilmer
Member
Vice Chair → Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Connie Walker
Co-Chair
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally Bowen
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Dwight Potter (2022) — Member
- Former: Keith Wilens (2022) — Member
- Former: Cheryl Bamonte (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Dana Pagador (2021) — CFO
- Former: Jim Beran (2021) — Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Perdido Area Chamber Foundation
How much does Perdido Area Chamber Foundation give each year?
Perdido Area Chamber Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Perdido Area Chamber Foundation?
Perdido Area Chamber Foundation reported $6K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $307 (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 is Perdido Area Chamber Foundation?
Perdido Area Chamber Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Pensacola, FL. It holds $6K in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Perdido Area Chamber Foundation operate?
Perdido Area Chamber Foundation has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Perdido Area Chamber Foundation's EIN?
Perdido Area Chamber Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4415285. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
Live grants for the work Perdido Area Chamber Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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