The John and Barbara Pagana
The John and Barbara Pagana is a private foundation based in Port St. Lucie, Florida. It made 26 grants totaling $23,237 in 2025, supporting charitable organizations in several states.
The John and Barbara Pagana at a glance
In short: The John and Barbara Pagana gave $23K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $893.731), mostly in Pennsylvania. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $23,237
- +12.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +13.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $894
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $33,621
- -36.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (7 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The John and Barbara Pagana
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists application forms and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions as N/A.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8428 Muirfield Way, Port St Lucie, FL 34986
Phone: (570) 743-1390
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John and Barbara Pagana funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Pius X Catholic Church ($8K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 118 grants of 118 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 66% of grant dollars went to Pennsylvania recipients and 31% to Virginia recipients. Kansas received 2%, Maryland 1%, and Florida 0%. Listed Pennsylvania recipients include organizations in Selinsgrove, Sunbury, Mount Carmel, Lewisburg, Berwick, Danville, and Mifflinburg.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The John and Barbara Pagana open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 26 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $269; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $300 repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 539% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $23K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Pius X Catholic Church Selinsgrove, PA | Operating | $7,960 |
| St Gregory the Great Catholic Ch Virginia Beach, VA | Operating | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities Alexandria, VA | Operating | $2,125 |
| YMCA Sunbury, PA | Operating | $1,940 |
| A Community Clinc Sunbury, PA | Operating | $1,050 |
| Mostly Mutts Dog Shelter Sunbury, PA | Operating | $620 |
| For Good Campaign (Salvation Army) Sunbury, PA | Operating | $500 |
| Rcaa Health Services Mount Carmel, PA | Operating | $500 |
| Zion Lutheran Church Sunbury, PA | Operating | $500 |
| Susq Valley United Way Sunbury, PA | Operating | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,621 | $4,801 | $23,714 | $23,237 | 26 | $23,237 | $2,707 | $4,310 |
| 2024 | $52,534 | $57,278 | $20,888 | $20,584 | 23 | $20,584 | $1,982 | $3,713 |
| 2023 | $16,144 | $-6,227 | $18,576 | $18,576 | 26 | $18,576 | $1,403 | $1,175 |
| 2022 | $40,947 | $1,110 | $21,499 | $21,349 | 21 | $21,349 | $2,212 | $2,181 |
| 2021 | $61,336 | $42,194 | $23,893 | $22,225 | 22 | $22,225 | $1,180 | $1,932 |
| 2020 | $43,166 | $2,425 | $9,850 | $9,428 | 14 | — | $2,200 | $2,159 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John and Barbara Pagana reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for religious organizations, community services, health services, and animal welfare organizations.
Among its grantees, Unbound describes its mission as supporting families and communities worldwide on self-directed paths out of poverty. The Danville Area Community Center says it provides programs and services for members of all ages and sponsored memberships for people who might otherwise be unable to afford participation. Camp Mount Luther Corporation describes itself as serving the church and community through outdoor ministry and education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $23,237. Grants ranged from $25 to $7,960, with a median of $250.
The largest reported grants included $7,960 to St. Pius X Catholic Church in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania; $5,000 to St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia; $2,125 to Catholic Charities in Alexandria, Virginia; and $1,940 to the YMCA in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. Other recipients included A Community Clinic ($1,050), Mostly Mutts Dog Shelter ($620), Unbound ($432), and Evangelical Community Hospital ($300).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John P. Pagana as president and Barbara Y. Pagana as vice president, secretary, and treasurer.
The John and Barbara Pagana is led by John P. Pagana, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John P. Pagana
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barbara Y. Pagana
Vice President & Secretary
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 John and Barbara Pagana
How much does The John and Barbara Pagana give each year?
The John and Barbara Pagana gave $23K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 23 grants.
What is The John and Barbara Pagana's typical grant size?
The John and Barbara Pagana's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $894, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The John and Barbara Pagana that year got $269 on average.
Where does The John and Barbara Pagana give grants?
The John and Barbara Pagana gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sunbury, PA (8 grants), Selinsgrove, PA (4 grants) and Lewisburg, PA (2 grants).
Does The John and Barbara Pagana give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The John and Barbara Pagana's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The John and Barbara Pagana's largest grantees?
The John and Barbara Pagana's largest 2025 grantees include St Pius X Catholic Church ($7,960), St Gregory the Great Catholic Ch ($5,000) and Catholic Charities ($2,125), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The John and Barbara Pagana?
The John and Barbara Pagana reported $34K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The John and Barbara Pagana fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for religious organizations, community services, health services, and animal welfare organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The John and Barbara Pagana?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The John and Barbara Pagana's EIN?
The John and Barbara Pagana's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1308199. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The John and Barbara Pagana 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.
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 May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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