The Pabis Foundation
The Pabis Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including child and youth services, animal welfare, wildlife and environmental protection, education, and outdoor programs.
The Pabis Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pabis Foundation gave $100K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Massachusetts. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,100
- -31.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,100
- -19.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,393,996
- +51.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (85% 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 Pabis Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists application form and materials as “see attached” and states that awards are restricted to charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes, and the prevention of cruelty to children and animals, under the cited sections of federal law.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Lauren Cerullo Bank Of America
Mailing address: 1025 Main St, Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: (617) 434-0225
Email: info@thepabisfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Pabis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Home for Little Wanderers Inc ($20K). Together the top 10 received $99K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 10% to Vermont, and 5% to Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Pabis Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2019) to $147K (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Home for Little Wanderers Inc Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
| Walker Inc Needham, MA | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
| New England Wildlife Center S Weymouth, MA | Unrestricted General | $20,000 |
| Kurn Hattin Homes for Children Westminster, VT | Unrestricted General | $10,100 |
| Nantucket Safe Harbor for Animals Inc Nantucket, MA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Farrington Memorial Inc Lincoln, MA | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Save the Harborsave the Bay Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Camptown Inc Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Second Chance Amimal Rescue Inc Vineyard Haven, MA | Unrestricted General | $3,000 |
| Wheaton College Norton, MA | Unrestricted General | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,393,996 | $2,143,603 | $126,715 | $100,100 | 11 | $110,393 | $1,046,794 | $123,578 |
| 2024 | $2,240,266 | $84,705 | $172,053 | $146,950 | 13 | $156,541 | $70,227 | $128,783 |
| 2023 | $2,325,206 | $76,550 | $123,137 | $99,500 | 9 | $108,977 | $59,750 | $119,261 |
| 2022 | $2,375,413 | $14,501 | $157,064 | $128,800 | 12 | $137,979 | $45,155 | $122,448 |
| 2021 | $2,517,462 | $299,879 | $165,323 | $140,500 | 13 | $150,429 | $280,178 | $138,766 |
| 2020 | $2,383,480 | $197,380 | $163,637 | $130,000 | 14 | — | $184,819 | $117,438 |
| 2019 | $2,348,428 | $1,018,811 | $110,730 | $75,680 | 11 | — | $497,265 | $93,897 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pabis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $124K 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 included organizations whose own missions span several fields. The Home for Little Wanderers says it helps vulnerable children and families build positive change, while Walker says it works with children and youth facing emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges. Nantucket Safe Harbor for Animals says it provides shelter and care for animals and promotes animal welfare; New England Wildlife Center says it promotes positive values and policies toward wildlife and the environment through education, research, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Other 2025 recipients also describe varied work: Save the Harbor/Save the Bay says it restores and protects Boston Harbor, Massachusetts Bay, and the marine environment; Camptown says it uses outdoor adventure and nature programs to mentor and teach youth; and Wheaton College describes its work as providing a liberal arts education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $100,100. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest reported grants were $20,000 each to The Home for Little Wanderers, Walker, and New England Wildlife Center. Other notable grants included $10,100 to Kurn Hattin Homes for Children and $10,000 to Nantucket Safe Harbor for Animals. Most listed grants were for unrestricted general purposes; the $1,000 grant to the University of Massachusetts Boston was for a scholarship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Patricia A. Zlotin, Michael A. Bass, Barry R. Zlotin, Michael Feldberg, Adam Nathanson, Amy Marlow, Zachery Feldberg, Sarah Planer, and Jenny Lazarus as co-trustees. Bank of America is listed as agent for trustee.
The Pabis Foundation's 2025 filing lists 10 officers; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Agent for Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$17K (2019) → $23K (2025)
Barry R. Zlotin
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$1K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Adam Nathanson
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael A. Bass
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Feldberg
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia A. Zlotin
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Marlow
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Lazarus
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Planer
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zachery Feldberg
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Hayden C. Hurley (2019–2022) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $23K, to Bank of America (Agent for Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Pabis Foundation
How much does The Pabis Foundation give each year?
The Pabis Foundation gave $100K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $147K across 13 grants.
What is The Pabis Foundation's typical grant size?
The Pabis Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,100, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Pabis Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Pabis Foundation give grants?
The Pabis Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Vermont (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does The Pabis Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of The Pabis Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Pabis Foundation's largest grantees?
The Pabis Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Home for Little Wanderers Inc ($20,000), Walker Inc ($20,000) and New England Wildlife Center ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Pabis Foundation?
The Pabis Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $110K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $124K (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 does The Pabis Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions span several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pabis Foundation?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Pabis Foundation's EIN?
The Pabis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-7043751. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 27, 2025)
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