The Pagon Family Foundation
The Pagon Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio. In filing year 2025, it reported $66,312 in grants to 10 charitable organizations, with listed recipients including Cleveland-area health, education, arts, and hunger-relief organizations.
The Pagon Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pagon Family Foundation gave $66K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Ohio. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $66,312
- +2.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,631
- -8.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,116,046
- +61.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (91% 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 Pagon Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5900 Landerbrook Drive Suite 100, Cleveland, OH 44124
Phone: (216) 367-0690
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Pagon Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cleveland Clinic ($29K). Together the top 10 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 4% to Illinois, 4% to Maryland, and 2% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Pagon Family Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 84% 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 (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $66K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic Independence, OH | General Support | $29,112 |
| Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | General Support | $15,000 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation Cleveland, OH | General Support | $6,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | General Support | $2,500 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank Cleveland, OH | General Support | $2,500 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation Pepper Pike, OH | General Support | $2,500 |
| The Musical Arts Association Cleveland Orchestra Cleveland, OH | General Support | $2,500 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art Cleveland, OH | General support | $2,500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Bethesda, MD | General Support | $2,500 |
| Bhutan Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $1,200 |
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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 | $2,116,046 | $1,124,910 | $83,863 | $66,312 | 10 | $66,312 | $119,925 | $78,539 |
| 2024 | $1,307,179 | $612,340 | $65,218 | $65,018 | 9 | $65,218 | $612,420 | $58,133 |
| 2023 | $760,057 | $72,589 | $6,900 | $6,700 | 4 | $6,700 | $2,389 | $66,030 |
| 2022 | $694,368 | $694,368 | — | — | — | — | — | $5,605 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pagon Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $79K 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 support for a range of organizations. Case Western Reserve University describes its work as spanning health, engineering, arts and sciences, law, management, and social work. Playhouse Square Foundation says it presents and produces performing arts, advances arts education, and supports the vitality of the region. The Greater Cleveland Food Bank describes its mission as providing nutritious food and essential resources to neighbors facing hunger. The Cleveland Museum of Art describes itself as a comprehensive art museum and a civic and cultural institution in Northeastern Ohio. Healthnetwork Foundation says it connects members with healthcare providers and supports medical education and research through partner hospitals.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $66,312. Grants ranged from $1,200 to $29,112, with a median grant of $2,500.
The largest grants were $29,112 to Cleveland Clinic and $15,000 to Case Western Reserve University, both for general support. Other grants included $6,000 to Playhouse Square Foundation; $2,500 each to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Healthnetwork Foundation, The Musical Arts Association Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland Museum of Art, and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; and $1,200 to Bhutan Foundation. The stated purpose for these grants was general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kata Pagon as Director and President, Leonard Pagon as Director and Treasurer, and Miles Molyneaux as Director and Secretary.
The Pagon Family Foundation is led by Kata Pagon, Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kata Pagon
Director & President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Leonard Pagon
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Miles Molyneaux
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Pagon Family Foundation
How much does The Pagon Family Foundation give each year?
The Pagon Family Foundation gave $66K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $65K across 9 grants.
What is The Pagon Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Pagon Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,631, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Pagon Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Pagon Family Foundation give grants?
The Pagon Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (5 grants).
Does The Pagon Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Pagon Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Pagon Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Pagon Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cleveland Clinic ($29,112), Case Western Reserve University ($15,000) and Playhouse Square Foundation ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Pagon Family Foundation?
The Pagon Family Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $66K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $79K (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 Pagon Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a range of organizations. Case Western Reserve University describes its work as spanning health, engineering, arts and sciences, law, management, and social work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pagon Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and 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 Pagon Family Foundation's EIN?
The Pagon Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4650272. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Pagon Family Foundation 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Pagon Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-pagon-family-foundation-morg_42f14457ea1342d79cb9845c7455e8ef
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