The Pakula Foundation
The Pakula Foundation is a private foundation, based in West Hartford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $442K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $39K. Net investment income was $28K.
The Pakula Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pakula Foundation gave $39K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,500
- +2.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,278
- -8.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $441,518
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (39% 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 Pakula Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Family Re-Entry ($5K). Together the top 9 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Pakula Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 138% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2022) to $40K (2021). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Re-Entry Norwalk, CT | Counseling for Re-Entry into Society | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Neve Shalom Laurel, NJ | Promote Peace in the Middle East | $5,000 |
| Norwalk Grass Root Tennis Norwalk, CT | Provide Inner-City Children with Tennis | $5,000 |
| Columbia College Fund New York, NY | Education | $5,000 |
| Steppingstone Foundation Boston, MA | Education | $5,000 |
| Angel View Cathedral City, CA | Aid people with disabilities to reach their maximum potential | $5,000 |
| Save the Sound Inc New Haven, CT | To protect and improve the land, air and water of ct and long island sound | $5,000 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum Palm Springs, CA | ARTS | $2,500 |
| Swim Across America Charlotte, NC | Cancer Research and Treatment Programs | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $441,518 | $38,002 | $48,072 | $38,500 | 9 | $38,500 | $28,430 | — |
| 2023 | $451,588 | $26,339 | $46,326 | $37,500 | 8 | $37,500 | $17,194 | $27,249 |
| 2022 | $471,575 | $10,623 | $48,870 | $37,500 | 8 | $37,500 | — | $31,510 |
| 2021 | $557,995 | $6,193 | $50,033 | $40,000 | 8 | $40,000 | $118,901 | $30,450 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Pakula Foundation is led by Gerson Pakula, Director on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gerson Pakula
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
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 Pakula Foundation
How much does The Pakula Foundation give each year?
The Pakula Foundation gave $39K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $38K across 8 grants.
What is The Pakula Foundation's typical grant size?
The Pakula Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,278, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Pakula Foundation give grants?
The Pakula Foundation's top state is Connecticut, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (19%) and New Jersey (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Norwalk, CT (2 grants).
Does The Pakula Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Pakula Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Pakula Foundation's largest grantees?
The Pakula Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Family Re-Entry ($5,000), American Friends of Neve Shalom ($5,000) and Norwalk Grass Root Tennis ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Pakula Foundation?
The Pakula Foundation reported $442K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $38K.
What is The Pakula Foundation's EIN?
The Pakula Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1601371. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021–2024
Live grants for the work The Pakula Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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