David and Betty Paradise Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
David and Betty Paradise Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Natchez, Mississippi. In tax year 2025 it gave $63,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$63,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$71,977
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was down from $120,000 the year before.
71% 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 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $120,000 | 4 | $133,082 |
| 2025 | $63,000 | 7 | $71,977 |
How to apply
| Contact | David E Paradise Post Office Box 1027, Natchez, MS 39121 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (601) 442-7411, lp@natchezoffice.com |
| What to submit | Letter making the request describing the intended use of the funds and other information about the mission of the requesting organization. |
| Restrictions | Requesting organization must be a 501(c)(3) |
What David and Betty Paradise Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 5 | $42,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Natchez Festival of Music | Support city cultural development | $25,000 |
| University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Support of cancer research | $20,000 |
| Dr John Bowman Banks Museum | Support educational activities | $10,000 |
| Downtown Natchez Alliance | Support city economic development activities | $5,000 |
| Antioch Missionary Baptist Association | Religious purposes | $1,500 |
| The Charlie Foundation | Honor the memory of charlie guedon | $1,000 |
| Eva's Village | Support social services non-profit | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- David E Paradise
- Elizabeth G Paradise
- Charles W Caldwell Jr
Questions people ask
Does David and Betty Paradise Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does David and Betty Paradise Foundation Inc give?
$63,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs David and Betty Paradise Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists David E Paradise (President), Elizabeth G Paradise (Vice-President) and Charles W Caldwell Jr (Director).
What does David and Betty Paradise Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.