Paris Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Paris Family Foundation is a private foundation in St Augustine, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $310,280 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$310,280
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$11.0 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $387,350 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $152,000 | 3 | $9.9 million |
| 2024 | $387,350 | 11 | $10.5 million |
| 2025 | $310,280 | 18 | $11.0 million |
How to apply
Paris Family Foundation 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.
What Paris Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to North Carolina. It also paid $51,180 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 3 | $127,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $40,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $36,600 |
| New York | 1 | $26,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maine | 3 | $2,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University | General fund | $100,000 |
| Foundation for Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy | General fund | $40,000 |
| American Red Cross | General fund - disaster relief | $26,000 |
| Camp Veritas | General fund | $26,000 |
| Bermuda Community Foundation | Bermuda sloop club | $25,000 |
| Queenstown Trail Network | General fund | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army | General fund | $25,000 |
| Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation | General fund | $25,000 |
| St Augustine Yacht Club Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Atrium Health Wake Forest | General fund | $2,000 |
| Otago University Students Assn | General fund | $1,180 |
| Appalacian Trail Conservancy | General fund | $1,000 |
| Tap Out Cancer | General fund | $1,000 |
| Cape Split School House | General fund | $1,000 |
| Down East Coastal Conservancy | General fund | $1,000 |
| Friends of Nash Light | General fund | $500 |
| Ancient City Road Runners | General fund | $300 |
| Pink Up the Pace | General fund | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine P Paris
- Stanley V Paris
- Dail A Taylor
- Alan S Paris
- Nicholas S Paris
- Stanley P Paris
Questions people ask
Does Paris Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paris Family Foundation give?
$310,280 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Paris Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Catherine P Paris (Vice President), Stanley V Paris (President), Dail A Taylor (Secretary) and Alan S Paris (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Paris Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and human services.