The Paschal Foundation
Accepts applications
The Paschal Foundation is a private foundation in Ridgeland, Mississippi. In tax year 2025 it gave $64,200 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $12,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$64,200
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$923,530
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $43,300 the year before.
36% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $41,500 | 11 | $823,040 |
| 2024 | $43,300 | 9 | $901,479 |
| 2025 | $64,200 | 11 | $923,530 |
How to apply
| Contact | The Paschal Foundation 111 Woodmont Way, Ridgeland, MS 39157 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (601) 720-5553 |
| What to submit, restrictions | At discretion of trustees, subject to Foundation Trust Agreement |
What The Paschal Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 6 | $33,200 |
| Alabama | 1 | $12,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $9,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $6,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rick Hughes Evangelistic Ministries | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Young Life Minstries | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Misc Charitable organizations | Charitable | $7,700 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Friends of Childrens Hospital | Charitable | $6,000 |
| St Dominics Health Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mustard Seed | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Urban Gleaners | Charitable | $4,000 |
| RB Thieme Bible Ministries | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Miss State Univ Foundation | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Berachah Church | Charitable | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Taylor Paschal
- Suzanne Paschal
- Mary P Shapley
- Chris A Shapley
Questions people ask
Does The Paschal Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Paschal Foundation give?
$64,200 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Paschal Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Taylor Paschal (Trustee), Suzanne Paschal (Trustee), Mary P Shapley (Trustee) and Chris A Shapley (Trustee).
What does The Paschal Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and health.