Parady Cares Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Parady Cares Foundation Inc is a private foundation in The Villages, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $58,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$58,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$3,991
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was down from $106,444 the year before.
53% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $106,444 | 18 | $32,799 |
| 2024 | $58,000 | 17 | $3,991 |
How to apply
Parady Cares Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Parady Cares Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 14 | $45,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Wigs of Hope Inc | General Support | $10,000 |
| Community Medical Care Center Inc | General Support | $10,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | General Support | $10,000 |
| Tsic Inc | General Support | $6,000 |
| Heart of Florida Youth Ranch Inc | General Support | $5,000 |
| Follow the Need International Inc | General Support | $2,500 |
| Kids Beating Cancer Inc | General Support | $2,500 |
| PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc | General Support | $2,280 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | General Support | $2,000 |
| Vietnam Veterans of America Inc | General Support | $2,000 |
| Villagers for Veterans Inc | General Support | $1,500 |
| Combat Veterans to Careers | General Support | $1,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General Support | $1,000 |
| Sumter County Sheriffs Office Benevolent Association | General Support | $1,000 |
| Leesburg Humane Society Inc | General Support | $500 |
| Operation Shoebox | General Support | $500 |
| Hands of Mercy Everywhere Inc | General Support | $220 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregory J Parady
- Jennifer Parady
- Kathleen Laseter
Questions people ask
Does Parady Cares Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Parady Cares Foundation Inc give?
$58,000 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Parady Cares Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Gregory J Parady (Trustee/Director), Jennifer Parady (Trustee/Director) and Kathleen Laseter (Trustee/Director).
What does Parady Cares Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and veterans.