The Pat Palmer Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Pat Palmer Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Forest Hills, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $494,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $76,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$494,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$76,000
- Assets$10.2 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $465,000 the year before.
8% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $450,300 | 12 | $8.5 million |
| 2023 | $465,000 | 13 | $9.2 million |
| 2024 | $494,500 | 13 | $10.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mark Finkelstein PO Box 750056, Forest Hills, NY 11375 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (347) 545-1916 |
| What to submit | Submit in writing under the requesting organizations letterhead. |
| Restrictions | Limited to the care and rescue of parrots |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Pat Palmer Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 4 | $175,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $108,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $65,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $50,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $40,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $16,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A & M for Vet Med for Brightsmith Release Work | Care of parrots | $76,000 |
| Parrot Rescue Center Costa Rica | Care of parrots | $65,000 |
| American Bird Conservancy for Lear's Macaw | Care of parrots | $60,000 |
| Flight Club Foundation | Care of parrots | $50,000 |
| American Bird Conservancy for Blue Throated Macaws | Care of parrots | $40,000 |
| Foster Parrots | Care of parrots | $40,000 |
| Project Perry | Care of parrots | $40,000 |
| Women for Conservation | Care of parrots | $35,000 |
| Oasis Sanctuary | Care of parrots | $25,000 |
| Wings of Love Bird Haven | Care of parrots | $25,000 |
| Midwest Avian Adoption & Rescue | Care of parrots | $16,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Sanctuary | Care of parrots | $15,000 |
| Texas A & M for Vet Med for Brightsmith Abv Research | Care of parrots | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Finkelstein
- Matthew Trachtenberg
- Sam Boudeloche
- Mark Powell Deceased
Questions people ask
Does The Pat Palmer Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Pat Palmer Foundation Inc give?
$494,500 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs The Pat Palmer Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark Finkelstein (President), Matthew Trachtenberg (Secretary), Sam Boudeloche (Director) and Mark Powell Deceased (Director).
What does The Pat Palmer Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.