The Paul & Erin Pariser Charitable Trust
The Paul & Erin Pariser Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Aspen, Colorado. In its 2025 filing, it reported 12 grants totaling $143,216 to charitable organizations.
The Paul & Erin Pariser Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Paul & Erin Pariser Charitable Trust gave $143K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $143,216
- +113.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +140.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,935
- -11.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $7,762
- -75.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Paul & Erin Pariser Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 8396, Aspen, CO 81612
Phone: (212) 724-7698
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Paul & Erin Pariser Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Whitney Museum of American Art ($45K across 2 grants). Together the top 9 received $143K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars by recipient state were reported as New York, 52%; Colorado, 41%; Minnesota, 3%; Kentucky, 2%; and Florida, 1%. The itemized grants also included a $1,000 grant to Divided Sky Foundation in Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Paul & Erin Pariser Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 394% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2023) to $364K (2020). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whitney Museum of American Art New York, NY | For General Purposes | $34,515 |
| Friends of the IDF New York, NY | For General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Aspen Art Museum Aspen, CO | For General Purposes | $20,000 |
| Aspen Wildfire Foundation Aspen, CO | For General Purposes | $20,000 |
| Aspen Art Museum Aspen, CO | For General Purposes | $15,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art New York, NY | For General Purposes | $10,000 |
| West 11TH Street Block Association Inc New York City, NY | For General Purposes | $5,000 |
| Aspen Art Museum Aspen, CO | For General Purposes | $4,151 |
| Nechama- Jewish Response to Disaster St. Paul, MN | For General Purposes | $3,750 |
| J B Speed Art Museum Louisville, KY | For General Purposes | $3,000 |
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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 | $7,762 | $119,144 | $143,218 | $143,216 | 12 | $143,216 | $97,296 | — |
| 2024 | $31,836 | $37,533 | $68,850 | $67,050 | 5 | $67,050 | $24,582 | $2,506 |
| 2023 | $63,368 | $34,145 | $20,753 | $19,000 | 4 | $19,000 | $1,326 | $2,478 |
| 2022 | $48,508 | $51,771 | $31,070 | $29,000 | 4 | $29,000 | $1 | $388 |
| 2021 | $26,808 | $8 | $81,336 | $79,221 | 5 | $79,221 | — | $3,659 |
| 2020 | $108,136 | $980 | $366,817 | $364,218 | 9 | — | $171 | $10,524 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including art museums, a wildfire foundation, disaster-relief organizations, and Jewish community organizations.
The Whitney Museum of American Art describes its mission as presenting and collecting art of the United States from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries and fostering creativity, community, and the exchange of ideas. Aspen Art Museum describes its mission as advancing contemporary art and driving cultural change through exhibitions, critical dialogues, and community engagement. Aspen Wildfire Foundation says it works to reduce the destructive consequences of wildfire and help the community adapt to living with fire. NECHAMA says it engages volunteers in disaster relief and helps rebuild lives. The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County describes itself as a community-building organization focused on Jewish identity, Israel, and human needs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $143,216. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $34,515, with a median of $7,500. The largest reported grants included $34,515 to the Whitney Museum of American Art, $25,000 to Friends of the IDF, $20,000 to Aspen Art Museum, and $20,000 to Aspen Wildfire Foundation. All itemized grants were listed for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul E Pariser and Erin Pariser as trustees.
The Paul & Erin Pariser Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Erin Pariser
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul E. Pariser
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Paul & Erin Pariser Charitable Trust
How much does The Paul & Erin Pariser Charitable Trust give each year?
The Paul & Erin Pariser Charitable Trust gave $143K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $67K across 5 grants.
What is The Paul & Erin Pariser Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Paul & Erin Pariser Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $11,935, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Paul & Erin Pariser Charitable Trust give grants?
The Paul & Erin Pariser Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were Aspen, CO (4 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Paul & Erin Pariser Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Paul & Erin Pariser Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Paul & Erin Pariser Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Paul & Erin Pariser Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Whitney Museum of American Art ($44,515 across 2 grants), Aspen Art Museum ($39,151 across 3 grants) and Friends of the IDF ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Paul & Erin Pariser Charitable Trust?
The Paul & Erin Pariser Charitable Trust reported $8K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $119K.
What does The Paul & Erin Pariser Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including art museums, a wildfire foundation, disaster-relief organizations, and Jewish community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Paul & Erin Pariser Charitable Trust?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Paul & Erin Pariser Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Paul & Erin Pariser Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7582648. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Paul & Erin Pariser Charitable Trust 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Paul & Erin Pariser Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-paul-and-erin-pariser-charitable-trust-morg_f181e8d86ac44634b94de4858413a690
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