The Palomaki Foundation
The Palomaki Foundation is a private foundation, based in Rochester, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K.
The Palomaki Foundation at a glance
In short: The Palomaki Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $2,198
- -41.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- -92.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $2,198
- +657.9% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $2,198
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Palomaki Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Fidelity Charitable ($2K).
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 the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Palomaki Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $5K (2019). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH | Liquidation of private foundation to public charity in dissolution. | $2,198 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | — | $2,846 | $2,198 | 1 | $2,198 | $129 |
| 2020 | $2,846 | $1 | $5,212 | $3,770 | 13 | — | $228 |
| 2019 | $8,057 | $10,013 | $12,019 | $5,071 | 4 | — | $21 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Palomaki Foundation reported a distributable amount of $129 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Palomaki Foundation is led by John M. Palomaki, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
John M. Palomaki
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lois S. Palomaki
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia R. Palomaki
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Palomaki Foundation
How much does The Palomaki Foundation give each year?
The Palomaki Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $4K across 13 grants.
Where does The Palomaki Foundation operate?
The Palomaki Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Minnesota, New York, Ohio.
How much is The Palomaki Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Palomaki Foundation reported a distributable amount of $129 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Palomaki Foundation's EIN?
The Palomaki Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2066516. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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