Padosi Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Padosi Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $86,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$86,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$634,081
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.0 million | 159 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 69 | $619,071 |
| 2025 | $86,000 | 4 | $634,081 |
How to apply
Padosi 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elbow Room | To support the organization | $50,000 |
| Uh Foundation - Art Department Student Aid Fund | To provide scholarship assistance to students enrolled in the art department at the university of hawai'i | $25,000 |
| Women Cross DMZ | To support the organization | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Center for Food Safety | To support the organization | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Pamela Lichty
- Simone Lichty
- Andrew Merz
Questions people ask
Does Padosi Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Padosi Foundation give?
$86,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs Padosi Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Pamela Lichty (Trustee), Simone Lichty (Trustee) and Andrew Merz (Trustee).