The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee
The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee is a private foundation based in Oakland, California. In 2024, it reported 21 grants totaling $484,850 to organizations supporting education, cancer research, programs for people with disabilities and youth, public broadcasting, and community activities.
The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee at a glance
In short: The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee gave $485K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $484,850
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +23.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,088
- -19.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $7,871,446
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5732 Ross Street, Oakland, CA 94618
Phone: (323) 935-4530
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Academy of Our Lady of Peace ($108K). Together the top 10 received $420K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 60 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California received 64% of grant dollars, Virginia 13%, Tennessee 6%, Arizona 6%, and Washington, D.C. 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee gives
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $486K (2023). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $485K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Academy of Our Lady of Peace North Hills, CA | Supporting Education for Youth | $107,500 |
| Bishop O'Dowd High School Arlington, VA | Supporting Education | $64,000 |
| St Madeleines Sophie's Center El Cajon, CA | Supporting Programs for Disabled ADU | $50,000 |
| Curebound San Diego, CA | Supporting Cancer Research | $50,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Memphis, TN | Supporting Cancer Research | $30,000 |
| Xavier College Preparatory Phoenix, AZ | Supporting Education | $30,000 |
| KPBS Broadcasting San Diego, CA | Supporting Public Broadcasting | $25,000 |
| Share Our Strength Washington, DC | Supporting Community | $23,000 |
| The Sam Taylor Foundation Oakland, CA | Supporting Programs for Youth | $20,000 |
| St Matthews Church Long Beach, CA | Supporting Catholic Church | $20,000 |
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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 | $7,871,446 | $582,442 | $598,865 | $484,850 | 21 | $512,478 | $492,815 | $508,805 |
| 2023 | $7,887,869 | $-147,000 | $601,623 | $486,000 | 17 | $512,142 | $99,326 | $405,098 |
| 2022 | $11,346,154 | $-245,618 | $11,001 | $5,000 | 1 | $11,000 | $16,088 | $40,186 |
| 2021 | $11,243,923 | $59,419 | $429,325 | $330,000 | 17 | — | $31,658 | $478,743 |
| 2020 | $12,206,051 | $11,835,711 | $208,519 | $163,000 | 4 | — | $633,117 | $614,790 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee reported a distributable amount of $509K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 grants include support for education, cancer research, programs for people with disabilities and youth, public broadcasting, and community activities.
Among its grantees, CUREBOUND says its mission is to fund innovative and collaborative cancer research in San Diego. SHARE OUR STRENGTH says it works to help communities feed children and address the root causes of hunger and poverty. DESERT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION says its mission is to encourage and facilitate charitable giving in desert communities. Southern Methodist University describes its primary mission as education through research and teaching.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $484,850. Grant amounts ranged from $600 to $107,500, with a median of $10,000. Notable grants included $107,500 to ACADEMY OF OUR LADY OF PEACE for youth education; $64,000 to BISHOP O'DOWD HIGH SCHOOL for education; $50,000 each to ST MADELEINES SOPHIE'S CENTER for programs for people with disabilities and to CUREBOUND for cancer research; and $30,000 each to ST JUDE CHILDRENS for cancer research and XAVIER COLLEGE PREPARATORY for education. Other grants included $25,000 to KPBS BROADCASTING for public broadcasting and $23,000 to SHARE OUR STRENGTH for community support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Julie Pardee as president; Mary-Alice Benson, James D Pardee, and Jeannie Pursell as vice presidents; Frank Lee as treasurer; and Craig C Birker as secretary.
The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee is led by Julie Pardee, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julie Pardee
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $24K (2024)
Mary--Alice Benson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Craig C. Birker
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Frank Lee
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James D. Pardee Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeannie Pursell
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $24K, to Julie Pardee (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee
How much does The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee give each year?
The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee gave $485K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $486K across 17 grants.
What is The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee's typical grant size?
The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $23,088, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee give grants?
The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee gives mostly in California: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (13%) and Tennessee (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (3 grants), Dallas, TX (3 grants) and Carlsbad, CA (2 grants).
Does The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Supporting Education" (6 grants).
Who are The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee's largest grantees?
The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee's largest 2024 grantees include Academy of Our Lady of Peace ($107,500), Bishop O'Dowd High School ($64,000) and St Madeleines Sophie's Center ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee?
The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee reported $7.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $512K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $509K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for education, cancer research, programs for people with disabilities and youth, public broadcasting, and community activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee?
The foundation 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 The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee's EIN?
The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4070020. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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