The Paces Foundation Inc
The Paces Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Smyrna, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $93.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $38K. Net investment income was $6.8M.
The Paces Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Paces Foundation Inc gave $38K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,225
- +855.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +133.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,461
- +309.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $92,965,132
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Paces Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Densho ($30K). Together the top 6 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Paces Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 1811% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 633% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $38K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Densho Seattle, WA | Humanitarian Aid and Support | $30,000 |
| Feller Park Neighborhood Association Atlanta, GA | Humanitarian Aid and Support | $3,000 |
| Brownsville Assembly of God Pensacola, FL | Humanitarian Aid and Support | $3,000 |
| Alabama Affordable Housing Association Tuscaloosa, AL | Humanitarian Aid and Support | $2,000 |
| Equipping the Saints Weyers Cave, VA | Humanitarian Aid and Support | $100 |
| Miscellaneous Smyrna, GA | Humanitarian Aid and Support | $100 |
| Georiga Sheriff's Association Madison, GA | Humanitarian Aid and Support | $25 |
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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 | $92,965,132 | $21,403,290 | $14,807,681 | $38,225 | 7 | $6,843,977 | $6,816,846 | — |
| 2023 | $87,831,998 | $10,528,238 | $11,663,009 | $4,000 | 3 | $2,449,367 | $305,281 | $386,849 |
| 2022 | $82,927,040 | $7,185,397 | $11,359,792 | $13,602 | 4 | $5,338,733 | $259,647 | $289,562 |
| 2021 | $85,397,872 | $9,603,919 | $9,451,382 | $2,000 | 1 | $530,273 | $301,881 | $281,975 |
| 2020 | $85,253,591 | $8,724,644 | $9,363,395 | $35,250 | 3 | — | $204,187 | $146,660 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Paces Foundation Inc is led by Mark Du Mas, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Du Mas
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$925K (2020) → $978K (2024)
Renee Sandell
Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$249K (2020) → $363K (2024)
Betty Jones
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Bowen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Kirby
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Ryan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 $978K, to Mark Du Mas (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Paces Foundation Inc
How much does The Paces Foundation Inc give each year?
The Paces Foundation Inc gave $38K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 3 grants.
What is The Paces Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Paces Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,461, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Paces Foundation Inc give grants?
The Paces Foundation Inc gives mostly in Washington: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (8%) and Florida (8%).
Does The Paces Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Paces Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Humanitarian Aid and Support" (7 grants).
Who are The Paces Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Paces Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Densho ($30,000), Feller Park Neighborhood Association ($3,000) and Brownsville Assembly of God ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Paces Foundation Inc?
The Paces Foundation Inc reported $93.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $21.4M.
What is The Paces Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Paces Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1949667. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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