The Pargh Foundation
The Pargh Foundation is a private foundation based in Golden Oak, Florida. It says it supports Jewish life in Central and South Florida, noteworthy Jewish organizations in Nashville and elsewhere in the United States, and charitable causes through grants for specific programs and other forms of support.
The Pargh Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pargh Foundation gave $626K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $35K), top state Florida. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $625,541
- +61.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $34,752
- +43.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,400
- Total assets
- $2,650,432
- +3.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Pargh Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website says applicants must confirm they are Section 501(c)(3) organizations and may be asked for supporting documentation.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9748 Earle Court, Golden Oak, FL 32836
Phone: (407) 313-1586
Website: https://parghfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Pargh Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friends of United Hatzalah ($250K). Together the top 10 received $613K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 79 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it focuses on Jewish life in Central and South Florida and supports noteworthy Jewish organizations in Nashville and within the United States. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (44%), New York (40%), and Minnesota (16%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Pargh Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) 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 $53K; repeat grants $52K. How we count
Medians: $35K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 247% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 407% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $172K (2023) to $626K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $626K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY | Grant to support the recruiting and training for those who save lives | $250,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Department of Development Rochester, MN | Grant to support the mayo clinic urology capital equipment | $100,000 |
| J Rosen JCC Orlando, FL | Grant to Support Events to Bring People Together | $50,000 |
| J Rosen JCC Orlando, FL | Grant to Support the Monthly Gathering | $50,000 |
| Jarc Florida Boca Raton, FL | Grant to support the works program and for promotional videos for marketing | $50,000 |
| Central Florida Chavurah Corporation Orlando, FL | Grant to Support Wow Chavurah | $25,000 |
| Orlando Ballet Orlando, FL | Grant to support the bemoved and first steps programs | $15,000 |
| Temple Judea of Palm Beach Gardens Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Grant for Live Streaming of Rosh Hashanah | $15,000 |
| Orlando Congregation Ohev Shalom Orlando, FL | Grant to Honor of Nina and Ron Oppenheim | $10,800 |
| Central Florida Chavurah Corporation Orlando, FL | Grant to support for the benefits of the community | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,650,432 | $730,592 | $636,099 | $625,541 | 18 | $629,098 | $214,295 | $154,677 |
| 2024 | $2,555,939 | $399,225 | $406,307 | $387,475 | 16 | $402,017 | $143,399 | $147,354 |
| 2023 | $2,563,021 | $67,221 | $189,751 | $171,740 | 17 | $186,193 | $63,663 | $138,569 |
| 2022 | $2,685,551 | $65,406 | $200,051 | $180,264 | 15 | $188,504 | $53,859 | $144,477 |
| 2021 | $2,820,196 | $242,172 | $316,666 | $292,300 | 13 | $302,825 | $140,894 | $160,854 |
| 2020 | $2,894,690 | $284,585 | $188,205 | $175,030 | 14 | — | $122,323 | $126,426 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pargh Foundation reported a distributable amount of $155K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to enhance Jewish life in Central and South Florida and support noteworthy Jewish organizations in Nashville and within the United States. Its website describes support that can include demographic studies, debt-reduction programs, Shabbat experiences, and grants for specific programs.
Its 2025 grants included support for a range of organizations and activities. For example, Friends of United Hatzalah received a grant for recruiting and training people who save lives; the grantee describes its own mission as funding nonprofit medical and trauma-related first-responder services. Orlando Ballet, whose stated mission is to entertain, educate, and enrich through dance, received a grant supporting its BeMoved and First Steps programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $625,541. Grants ranged from $3,230 to $250,000, with a median of $10,400.
The largest 2025 grants included $250,000 to Friends of United Hatzalah for recruiting and training; $100,000 to Mayo Clinic Department of Development for urology capital equipment; $50,000 each to J Rosen JCC for events to bring people together and for its monthly gathering; and $50,000 to JARC Florida for its Works program and promotional videos. Other reported grants included $25,000 to Central Florida Chavurah Corporation for WOW Chavurah, $15,000 to Orlando Ballet for the BeMoved and First Steps programs, and $15,000 to Temple Judea of Palm Beach Gardens for livestreaming Rosh Hashanah.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Andrew L. Pargh as manager.
The Pargh Foundation's only listed officer is Andrew L. Pargh, Manager on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew L. Pargh
Manager
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Pargh Foundation
How much does The Pargh Foundation give each year?
The Pargh Foundation gave $626K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $387K across 16 grants.
What is The Pargh Foundation's typical grant size?
The Pargh Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,400, and its average grant was $34,752, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Pargh Foundation that year got $53K on average.
Where does The Pargh Foundation give grants?
The Pargh Foundation's top state is Florida, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (40%) and Minnesota (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (9 grants), Boca Raton, FL (3 grants), Palm Beach Gardens, FL (2 grants) and Maitland, FL (2 grants).
Does The Pargh Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on The Pargh Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Pargh Foundation's largest grantees?
The Pargh Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Friends of United Hatzalah ($250,000), J Rosen JCC ($100,000 across 2 grants) and Mayo Clinic Department of Development ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Pargh Foundation?
The Pargh Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $629K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $155K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Pargh Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to enhance Jewish life in Central and South Florida and support noteworthy Jewish organizations in Nashville and within the United States. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pargh Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2025 filing 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 Pargh Foundation's EIN?
The Pargh Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3049885. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Pargh 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Pargh Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-pargh-foundation-morg_e8e7d7557d8c4245829e2c345cd73d16
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