The Edward and Florence Paley Foundation
The Edward and Florence Paley Foundation is a private foundation based in Ramsey, New Jersey. Its 2026 filing reports 19 grants totaling $262,438, with the largest grant going to Jewish National Fund.
The Edward and Florence Paley Foundation at a glance
In short: The Edward and Florence Paley Foundation gave $262K across 19 grants in 2026 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. 16% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $262,438
- +34.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 19
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $13,813
- +34.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $2,281,881
- +0.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (3 of 19, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (89% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Edward and Florence Paley Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests from charitable organizations. Applicants must provide their name, address, telephone number, and tax-exempt mission.
- Contact
Application contact: Florence Paley
Mailing address: 800A Lake Street, Ramsey, NJ 07446
Phone: (201) 760-9970
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Edward and Florence Paley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Jewish National Fund ($225K). Together the top 10 received $261K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 86 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Ramsey, New Jersey. In 2026, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 5% to Colorado, 4% to Florida, 2% to New Jersey, and less than 1% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Edward and Florence Paley Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 19 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $532; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $570 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 79% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 40% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 139% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $185K (2022) to $262K (2026). In 2026 it made 19 grants totaling $262K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | The purpose of the donation is to aid the donee organization in fulfilling its exempt purpose | $225,000 |
| Jazz Aspen Snowmass Aspen, CO | The purpose of the donation is to aid the donee organization in fulfilling its exempt purpose | $12,150 |
| Chabad West Boca Raton Boca Raton, FL | The purpose of the donation is to aid the donee organization in fulfilling its exempt purpose | $10,300 |
| American Committee for Weizmann Institute of Science New York, NY | The purpose of the donation is to aid the donee organization in fulfilling its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Jewish Home Foundation Rockleigh, NJ | The purpose of the donation is to aid the donee organization in fulfilling its exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | The purpose of the donation is to aid the donee organization in fulfilling its exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center Los Angeles, CA | The purpose of the donation is to aid the donee organization in fulfilling its exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| One Israel Fund Hewlett, NY | The purpose of the donation is to aid the donee organization in fulfilling its exempt purpose | $570 |
| B'nai B'rith Milwaukee, WI | The purpose of the donation is to aid the donee organization in fulfilling its exempt purpose | $500 |
| Jewish War Veterans of the USA Merrifield, VA | The purpose of the donation is to aid the donee organization in fulfilling its exempt purpose | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,281,881 | $293,325 | $287,989 | $262,438 | 19 | $267,514 | $174,172 | $193,115 |
| 2025 | $2,277,073 | $325,003 | $216,831 | $195,260 | 19 | $200,238 | $206,727 | $172,201 |
| 2024 | $2,168,548 | $173,891 | $222,793 | $202,800 | 15 | $207,618 | $62,802 | $152,738 |
| 2023 | $2,216,157 | $116,332 | $204,360 | $187,925 | 17 | $191,101 | $45,168 | $144,083 |
| 2022 | $2,299,092 | $169,893 | $208,314 | $184,525 | 16 | $190,632 | $52,963 | $168,572 |
| 2021 | $2,297,134 | $101,238 | $207,332 | $188,875 | 13 | — | $30,485 | $143,984 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edward and Florence Paley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $193K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2026 grants went to organizations including Jewish National Fund, Jazz Aspen Snowmass, Chabad West Boca Raton, and the American Committee for Weizmann Institute of Science. The reported purpose for the listed grants is to aid recipients in fulfilling their exempt purposes.
Among smaller 2026 grantees, the Simon Wiesenthal Center describes its work as confronting antisemitism and hate, standing with Israel, defending the safety of Jews worldwide, and teaching the lessons of the Holocaust. Friends of the Israel Defense Forces says it supports the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors. The Boca Raton Museum of Art describes itself as an educational and cultural facility promoting understanding and appreciation of fine and visual arts.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $262,438. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $225,000, with a median of $500. The largest awards included $225,000 to Jewish National Fund, $12,150 to Jazz Aspen Snowmass, and $10,300 to Chabad West Boca Raton. Other reported grants included $5,000 each to the American Committee for Weizmann Institute of Science and Jewish Home Foundation.
The foundation’s 2025 filing says it accepts solicitations from charitable organizations. Applicants are required to provide their name, address, telephone number, and tax-exempt mission. The filing states that most annual gifts go to predetermined charities and most solicited donations are $100 or less. It also describes the program as checks written in fiscal 2025 but not cashed by fiscal year-end.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Florence Paley as president and treasurer, Douglas Paley as trustee and secretary, and William Paley and Steven Paley as trustees.
The Edward and Florence Paley Foundation is led by Florence Paley, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Florence Paley
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Paley
Trustee & Secretary
Trustee → Trustee & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Paley
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Paley
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 The Edward and Florence Paley Foundation
How much does The Edward and Florence Paley Foundation give each year?
The Edward and Florence Paley Foundation gave $262K across 19 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $195K across 19 grants.
What is The Edward and Florence Paley Foundation's typical grant size?
The Edward and Florence Paley Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $500, and its average grant was $13,813, across 19 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Edward and Florence Paley Foundation that year got $532 on average.
Where does The Edward and Florence Paley Foundation give grants?
The Edward and Florence Paley Foundation gives mostly in New York: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Boca Raton, FL (2 grants) and Saddle River, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Edward and Florence Paley Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on The Edward and Florence Paley Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Edward and Florence Paley Foundation's largest grantees?
The Edward and Florence Paley Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Jewish National Fund ($225,000), Jazz Aspen Snowmass ($12,150) and Chabad West Boca Raton ($10,300), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Edward and Florence Paley Foundation?
The Edward and Florence Paley Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $268K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $193K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Edward and Florence Paley Foundation fund?
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2026 grants went to organizations including Jewish National Fund, Jazz Aspen Snowmass, Chabad West Boca Raton, and the American Committee for Weizmann Institute of Science. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Edward and Florence Paley Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests from charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Edward and Florence Paley Foundation's EIN?
The Edward and Florence Paley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0196679. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does The Edward and Florence Paley Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 October 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 2026 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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