Paradis Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Paradis Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Louisville, Kentucky. In tax year 2024 it gave $176,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$176,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $131,000 the year before.
46% 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 | $131,000 | 12 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $176,500 | 11 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Charles Paradis PO Box 32230, Louisville, KY 40232 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (502) 493-4300 |
| What to submit | Written response must be submitted. No particular form specified. |
| Restrictions | The only limitation is that applicants be 501(c)(3) organizations. |
What Paradis Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 9 | $161,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity High School | Support general operations of organization | $100,000 |
| Bellarmine University | Support general operations of organization | $10,000 |
| St Meinrad Archabbey | Support general operations of organization | $10,000 |
| Yew Dell Inc | Support general operations of organization | $10,000 |
| Holy Angels Academy | Support general operations of organization | $10,000 |
| West End School | Support general operations of organization | $10,000 |
| St Joseph Children's Home | Support general operations of organization | $10,000 |
| Sacred Heart Schools | Support general operations of organization | $5,000 |
| Francis Parker School | Support general operations of organization | $5,000 |
| EVOLVE502 Inc | Support general operations of organization | $4,000 |
| Harbor House of Louisville Inc | Support general operations of organization | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph A Paradis III
- Micheal T Paradis
- Charles Paradis
- Charles H Leis
- Joseph A Paradis IV
- Steven Paradis
Questions people ask
Does Paradis Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Paradis Foundation Inc give?
$176,500 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Paradis Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph A Paradis III (Chairman), Micheal T Paradis (Treasurer/Director), Charles Paradis (Secretary/Director) and Charles H Leis (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Paradis Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.