The Hoyt and Viorica Pardee Foundation
The Hoyt and Viorica Pardee Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Pasadena, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4K.
The Hoyt and Viorica Pardee Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hoyt and Viorica Pardee Foundation gave $4K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,600
- -85.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,600
- -71.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,600
- Total assets
- $3,483
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Hoyt and Viorica Pardee Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Parish of Saint Matthew ($4K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Hoyt and Viorica Pardee Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2025) to $25K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Parish of Saint Matthew Pacific Palisades, CA | To Support Community Services | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,483 | $5,000 | $4,833 | $3,600 | 1 | $4,833 | $170 |
| 2024 | $3,316 | $25,000 | $26,537 | $25,200 | 2 | $26,537 | $196 |
| 2023 | $4,853 | $10,000 | $5,375 | $4,000 | 2 | $5,375 | $156 |
| 2022 | $228 | — | $5,275 | $4,000 | 2 | $5,275 | $233 |
| 2021 | $5,503 | $10,000 | $5,331 | $4,000 | 2 | $5,331 | $68 |
| 2020 | $834 | $2,500 | $3,667 | — | — | — | $42 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hoyt and Viorica Pardee Foundation reported a distributable amount of $170 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hoyt and Viorica Pardee Foundation is led by Viorica R. Pardee, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Viorica R. Pardee
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Lopez
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David W. Pardee
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Douglas K. Pardee
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard V. Sandler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Wesley S. Pardee
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William F. Tisch
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 The Hoyt and Viorica Pardee Foundation
How much does The Hoyt and Viorica Pardee Foundation give each year?
The Hoyt and Viorica Pardee Foundation gave $4K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 2 grants.
How large is The Hoyt and Viorica Pardee Foundation?
The Hoyt and Viorica Pardee Foundation reported $3K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $170 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Hoyt and Viorica Pardee Foundation?
The Hoyt and Viorica Pardee Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Pasadena, CA. It holds $3K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Hoyt and Viorica Pardee Foundation operate?
The Hoyt and Viorica Pardee Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is The Hoyt and Viorica Pardee Foundation's EIN?
The Hoyt and Viorica Pardee Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4079475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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