The Paisley Foundation
The Paisley Foundation is a private foundation based in Indian Wells, California. It made 12 grants totaling $30,470 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations in California, Minnesota, and Ohio.
The Paisley Foundation at a glance
In short: The Paisley Foundation gave $30K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in California. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,470
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,539
- -33.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $788,350
- +32.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Paisley 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: 75-461 Stardust Lane, Indian Wells, CA 92210
Phone: (760) 567-6147
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Paisley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Annexstad Family Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California (51%), Minnesota (33%), and Ohio (16%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Paisley Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $650; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $650 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $31K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Annexstad Family Foundation Minnetrista, MN | General donation | $10,000 |
| Walsh Jesuit High School Cuyahoga Falls, OH | General donation | $5,000 |
| Martha's Village and Kitchen Indio, CA | General donation | $4,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Palm Desert, CA | General donation | $4,000 |
| College of the Desert Palm Desert, CA | General donation | $2,500 |
| Desert Arc Pallm Desert, CA | General donation | $1,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the CV Palm Desert, CA | General Donation | $1,000 |
| CV Rep Cathedral City, CA | General Donation | $1,000 |
| The First Tee Palm Desert, CA | Youth Sports | $1,000 |
| The Pepperdine Fund Malibu, CA | Memorial Contribution | $300 |
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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 | $788,350 | $22,326 | $32,187 | $30,470 | 12 | $30,470 | $20,634 | — |
| 2023 | $595,030 | $19,733 | $32,500 | $30,700 | 8 | $30,700 | $18,026 | — |
| 2022 | $576,650 | $350,000 | $30,045 | $30,045 | 15 | $30,045 | $9,697 | $27,146 |
| 2021 | $258,651 | $258,651 | — | — | — | — | $3,612 | — |
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 included support for organizations whose own missions include assisting people experiencing poverty and homelessness, facilitating homeownership and improving community living conditions, and creating opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. These are the stated missions of Martha’s Village and Kitchen, Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley, and Desert Arc, respectively.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $30,470. Grant amounts ranged from $70 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,250. Notable recipients included Annexstad Family Foundation ($10,000), Walsh Jesuit High School ($5,000), Martha’s Village and Kitchen ($4,000), Habitat for Humanity ($4,000), and College of the Desert ($2,500). The filing lists the grants’ purposes as general donations, with separate descriptions for youth sports and a memorial contribution.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Michael Wahl as president and Maria Wahl as vice president.
The Paisley Foundation is led by James Michael Wahl, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Michael Wahl
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Maria Wahl
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Paisley Foundation
How much does The Paisley Foundation give each year?
The Paisley Foundation gave $30K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $31K across 8 grants.
What is The Paisley Foundation's typical grant size?
The Paisley Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,250, and its average grant was $2,539, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Paisley Foundation that year got $650 on average.
Where does The Paisley Foundation give grants?
The Paisley Foundation gives mostly in California: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (33%) and Ohio (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Desert, CA (4 grants) and Indio, CA (2 grants).
Does The Paisley Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of The Paisley Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Paisley Foundation's largest grantees?
The Paisley Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Annexstad Family Foundation ($10,000), Walsh Jesuit High School ($5,000) and Martha's Village and Kitchen ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Paisley Foundation?
The Paisley Foundation reported $788K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $22K.
What does The Paisley Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Paisley 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 Paisley Foundation's EIN?
The Paisley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1098025. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Paisley 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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