The Paraclete Foundation Inc
The Paraclete Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Orleans, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $183K. Net investment income was $6K.
The Paraclete Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Paraclete Foundation Inc gave $183K across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $37K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $182,850
- +3520.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $36,570
- +4245.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $300
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (93% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Paraclete Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Community of Jesus ($171K). Together the top 5 received $183K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 26 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Paraclete Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 719% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $183K (2023). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $183K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community of Jesus Orleans, MA | To Further Exempt Purposes of Donee | $170,750 |
| Four Angels Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | To Further Exempt Purpose of Donee | $11,500 |
| International Fellowship of Christi Chicago, IL | To Further Exempt Purposes of Donee | $300 |
| Morningstar Partners Hyannis, MA | To Further Exempt Purposes of Donee | $200 |
| Marilyn Hickey Ministries Centennial, CO | To Fruther Exempt Purposes of Donee | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $5,500 | $187,411 | $182,850 | 5 | $182,850 | $5,500 |
| 2022 | $182,098 | $5,000 | $5,153 | $5,050 | 6 | $5,050 | $5,000 |
| 2021 | $182,251 | $5,760 | $15,828 | $14,710 | 7 | $14,710 | $4,642 |
| 2020 | $192,319 | $7,468 | $23,442 | $22,317 | 8 | — | $6,343 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Paraclete Foundation Inc is led by Mary F. French, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Mary F. French
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christopher W. Kanaga
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John P. French Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy B. Schmitt
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Paraclete Foundation Inc
How much does The Paraclete Foundation Inc give each year?
The Paraclete Foundation Inc gave $183K across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $5K across 6 grants.
What is The Paraclete Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Paraclete Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $300, and its average grant was $36,570, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Paraclete Foundation Inc give grants?
The Paraclete Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (6%).
Who are The Paraclete Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Paraclete Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Community of Jesus ($170,750), Four Angels Foundation ($11,500) and International Fellowship of Christi ($300), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Paraclete Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Paraclete Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2484671. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
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