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The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee

Preselected recipients only Oakland, California · EIN 954070020

The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee is a private foundation in Oakland, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $484,850 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $107,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $486,000 the year before.

52% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$486,00017$9.7 million
2024$484,85021$11.2 million

How to apply

The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California12$308,100
Virginia1$64,000
Arizona1$30,000
Tennessee1$30,000
District of Columbia1$23,000
Texas3$15,000
New York1$7,750
Oregon1$7,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 21 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Academy of Our Lady of Peace
North Hills, CA
Supporting education for youth$107,500
Bishop O'Dowd High School
Arlington, VA
Supporting education$64,000
St Madeleines Sophie's Center
El Cajon, CA
Supporting programs for disabled adu$50,000
Curebound
San Diego, CA
Supporting cancer research$50,000
St Jude Childrens
Memphis, TN
Supporting cancer research$30,000
Xavier College Preparatory
Phoenix, AZ
Supporting education$30,000
KPBS Broadcasting
San Diego, CA
Supporting public broadcasting$25,000
Share Our Strength
Washington, DC
Supporting community$23,000
The Sam Taylor Foundation
Oakland, CA
Supporting programs for youth$20,000
St Matthews Church
Long Beach, CA
Supporting catholic church$20,000
Desert Community Foundation
Palm Desert, CA
Supporting community$10,000
Boys & Girls Club of Northwest San
Solana Beach, CA
Supporting programs for children$10,000
Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Staten Island, NY
Supporting first responders$7,750
Crystal Peak Youth Ranch
Bend, OR
Supporting education$7,000
Cathedral Catholic High School
San Diego, CA
Supporting education$5,000
Pathway to Victory
Dallas, TX
Supporting public broadcasting$5,000
St Patrick's Catholic School
Carlsbad, CA
Supporting education$5,000
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Supporting medical research$5,000
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
Supporting education$5,000
First Baptist Church of Dallas
Dallas, TX
Supporting baptist church$5,000
Carlsbad Youth Baseball
Carlsbad, CA
Supporting programs for youth$600

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee give?

$484,850 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee?

Its 2024 filing lists Julie Pardee (President), Mary--Alice Benson (Vice Preside), James D Pardee (Vice Preside) and Jeannie Pursell (Vice Preside) among 6 officers and trustees.

What does The J Douglas and Marian R Pardee fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.

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