Jerome & Mildred Paddock Foundation
Accepts applications
Jerome & Mildred Paddock Foundation is a private foundation in Orlando, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $299,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$299,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $297,500 the year before.
18% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $440,005 | 13 | $5.5 million |
| 2023 | $262,500 | 13 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $297,500 | 15 | $6.3 million |
| 2025 | $299,500 | 11 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Paddock Foundation 1819 Main Street 23, Sarasota, FL 34236 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (941) 364-9818 |
| What to submit | Application required - request from foundation |
| Deadlines | January 15th |
| Restrictions | Sarasota county, disadvantaged children and the elderly |
What Jerome & Mildred Paddock Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 11 | $299,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Easter Seals Southwest Florida Inc | General operating | $50,000 |
| The Haven | General operating | $45,000 |
| Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center | General operating | $40,000 |
| Family Promise of South Sarasota County | General operating | $32,500 |
| Children First | General operating | $30,000 |
| Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center | General operating | $25,000 |
| The Child Protection Center | General operating | $25,000 |
| Florida Center for Early Childhood | General operating | $20,000 |
| Laurel Civic Association Inc | General operating | $17,000 |
| Parenting Matters | General operating | $10,000 |
| Booker Promise Foundation Inc | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Truist Bank
Questions people ask
Does Jerome & Mildred Paddock Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: January 15th.
How much does Jerome & Mildred Paddock Foundation give?
$299,500 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Jerome & Mildred Paddock Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Truist Bank (Trustee).
What does Jerome & Mildred Paddock Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.