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Pacifica Foundation is a private trust based in WARWICK, RI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. It holds total assets of $91K. Annual income is reported at $5K. Total assets have decreased from $1.7M in 2011 to $126K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. According to available records, Pacifica Foundation has made 7 grants totaling $206K, with a median grant of $30K. Annual giving has decreased from $166K in 2023 to $40K in 2024. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $50K, with an average award of $29K. The foundation has supported 3 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Illinois and Massachusetts and Washington. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Pacifica Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 7 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, MA, WA.
Pacifica Foundation has distributed a total of $206K across 7 grants. The median grant size is $30K, with an average of $29K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $50K.
Pacifica Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Pacifica Foundation is headquartered in WARWICK, RI. While based in RI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E Paul Sorensen | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christian P Sorensen | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alice A Sorensen | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joan W Sorensen | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$44K
Total Assets
$126K
Fair Market Value
$126K
Net Worth
$126K
Grants Paid
$40K
Contributions
$104K
Net Investment Income
$398
Distribution Amount
$3K
Total Grants
7
Total Giving
$206K
Average Grant
$29K
Median Grant
$30K
Unique Recipients
3
Most Common Grant
$30K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Of Choice Education OrganizationGENERAL FUND CONTRIBUTION | Rolling Meadows, IL | $40K | 2024 |
| Nativity Preparatory SchoolGENERAL FUND CONTRIBUTION | Jamica Plain, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Goals HaitiGENERAL FUND CONTRIBUTION | Des Moines, WA | $3K | 2023 |
NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI
PROVIDENCE, RI
PROVIDENCE, RI