The Pardus Family Foundation
The Pardus Family Foundation is a private foundation based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports $23,050 in grants to 20 organizations.
The Pardus Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pardus Family Foundation gave $23K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Massachusetts. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,050
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,153
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $313,180
- +0.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (4 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (65% 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 Pardus Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing says to submit a written application describing the nonprofit organization’s function and the purpose and/or scope of the study for which the grant is requested. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Donald G Pardus Trustee
Mailing address: 7939 Cranes Pointe Way, West Palm Beach, FL 33412
Phone: (561) 622-4609
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Pardus Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alzheimer's Association of Massachusetts ($10K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
128 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 128 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (65%) and Maine (13%), followed by Connecticut (7%), Pennsylvania (5%), and Washington, DC (5%). The listed grants also included recipients in Florida and Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Pardus Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 20 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $788; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2020) to $29K (2022). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association of Massachusetts Waltham, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME | Charitable | $3,000 |
| New England Baseball Club Inc Needham, MA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Hooks for Heroes CT Monroe, CT | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army Boston, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod Mashpee, MA | Charitable | $500 |
| Ibis Charities Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $500 |
| Jennifer Requier Scholarship Fund Willimantec, CT | Charitable | $500 |
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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 | $313,180 | $32,705 | $32,105 | $23,050 | 20 | $27,285 | $27,791 | $28,026 |
| 2023 | $312,580 | $47,003 | $32,298 | $24,600 | 22 | $27,935 | $43,170 | $24,566 |
| 2022 | $297,875 | $41,348 | $36,570 | $29,150 | 30 | $32,225 | $37,273 | $26,258 |
| 2021 | $293,097 | $23,817 | $28,785 | $21,250 | 27 | $24,185 | $19,452 | $31,728 |
| 2020 | $298,065 | $20,606 | $24,856 | $17,650 | 29 | — | $16,724 | $24,857 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pardus Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2024 — 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as Alzheimer’s care, cancer research, youth baseball, education, and social services. Bowdoin College describes its mission as providing a four-year liberal arts education that develops students’ intellectual, creative, social, and leadership abilities. New England Baseball Club says it provides instructional guidance to youth baseball players in New England. Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod says it provides a safe place for young people to realize their potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $23,050. Grants ranged from $50 to $10,000, with a median of $500. The largest grants included $10,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association of Massachusetts, $3,000 to Bowdoin College, $2,500 to New England Baseball Club, and $1,000 each to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Hooks for Heroes CT, The Salvation Army, and Tunnel to Towers.
Other listed recipients included Boys & Girls Club of Cape Cod ($500), Ibis Charities Foundation ($500), the Jennifer Requier Scholarship Fund ($500), Judicial Watch ($500), and the American Heart Association ($200). Ibis Charities Foundation says it supported 42 charitable organizations working in areas including food security, family and social services, medical care, education, and environmental awareness. Judicial Watch describes its mission as promoting government integrity, transparency, accountability, and fidelity to the rule of law.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Donald G. Pardus, David J. Pardus, Susan L. Pardus, and Linda Pardus-Goodman as trustees.
The Pardus Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David J. Pardus
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Donald G. Pardus
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda Pardus-Goodman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan L. Pardus
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Pardus Family Foundation
How much does The Pardus Family Foundation give each year?
The Pardus Family Foundation gave $23K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 22 grants.
What is The Pardus Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Pardus Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $1,153, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Pardus Family Foundation that year got $788 on average.
Where does The Pardus Family Foundation give grants?
The Pardus Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maine (13%) and Connecticut (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does The Pardus Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on The Pardus Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (20 grants).
Who are The Pardus Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Pardus Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Alzheimer's Association of Massachusetts ($10,000), Bowdoin College ($3,000) and New England Baseball Club Inc ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Pardus Family Foundation?
The Pardus Family Foundation reported $313K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (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 Pardus Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as Alzheimer’s care, cancer research, youth baseball, education, and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pardus Family Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Pardus Family Foundation's EIN?
The Pardus Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3540017. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Pardus Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 2020–2024
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