Paz Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Paz Family Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $995,700 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$995,700
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$22.6 million
- New grantees76%
Giving in 2024 was up from $541,500 the year before.
76% 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 | $541,500 | 21 | $21.2 million |
| 2024 | $995,700 | 46 | $22.6 million |
How to apply
Paz 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 Paz Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 18 | $762,000 |
| Colorado | 9 | $75,000 |
| Illinois | 9 | $75,000 |
| California | 6 | $39,000 |
| New York | 1 | $26,300 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,900 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri-St Louis | General support | $200,000 |
| Gateway Arch Park Foundation | General support | $125,000 |
| Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| St Louis University | General support | $100,000 |
| Logos School | General support | $40,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General support | $26,300 |
| St Louis Symphony Orchestra | General support | $25,000 |
| Teen Parent Connection | General support | $25,000 |
| Winter Opera Saint Louis | General support | $22,500 |
| American Parkinson Disease Association Missouri | General support | $20,000 |
| Cor Jesu Academy | General support | $20,000 |
| Shelter Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| The Magic House | General support | $20,000 |
| Cardinal Ritter College Prep Gala | General support | $15,000 |
| Colorado Ballet Company | General support | $15,000 |
| Palo Alto Partners in Education | General support | $15,000 |
| St Louis Aquarium Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Missouri Historical Society | The 1904 world's fair exhibition builders commitment | $12,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General support | $10,000 |
| Broomfield Fish | General support | $10,000 |
| Chibrrcon NFP | General support | $10,000 |
| Children's Museum of Denver Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| D23 PTO | General support | $10,000 |
| De Smet Jesuit High Shool Spartan Spectacular | General support | $10,000 |
| History Colorado | General support | $10,000 |
| Little Bit Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Prospect Ridge Academy | General support | $10,000 |
| St Louis County Library Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Kids Vision for Life | General support | $7,500 |
| Omni Youth Services | General support | $7,500 |
| Pink Ribbon Good | General support | $5,900 |
| Brewing Opportunities | General support | $5,000 |
| Colorado Cancer Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Colorado Symphony Association | General support | $5,000 |
| Denver Museum of Nature & Science | General support | $5,000 |
| Five Star Education Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago | General support | $5,000 |
| Lane Tech Alumni Association Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Learning Edge Tutoring | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Melissa Paz
Questions people ask
Does Paz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paz Family Foundation give?
$995,700 in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Paz Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Melissa Paz (Trustee).
What does Paz Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.