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Padosi Foundation is a private trust based in PORTLAND, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Don Lichty. It holds total assets of $568K. Annual income is reported at $2.1M. Total assets have decreased from $5.3M in 2015 to $1.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of human services. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Hawaii, New York, District of Columbia. According to available records, Padosi Foundation has made 314 grants totaling $19.8M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $5.1M in 2020 to $4M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $7.1M distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $3.7M, with an average award of $63K. The foundation has supported 190 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Hawaii, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 62% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 25 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$34K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 152 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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.
Padosi Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of human services. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 314 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in HI, NY, DC.
Padosi Foundation has distributed a total of $19.8M across 314 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $63K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $3.7M.
Padosi Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Padosi Foundation is headquartered in PORTLAND, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 25 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Merz | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Simone Lichty | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Pamela Lichty | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$4M
Total Assets
$1.4M
Fair Market Value
$1.7M
Net Worth
$1.4M
Grants Paid
$4M
Contributions
$3.6M
Net Investment Income
$80K
Distribution Amount
$98K
Total: $634K
Total Grants
314
Total Giving
$19.8M
Average Grant
$63K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
190
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two West FoundationTO FUND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| American Friends Service CommitteeFOR SERVICE, DEVELOPMENT, AND PEACE PROGRAMS | Philadelphia, PA | $500K | 2023 |
| Drug Policy AllianceTO ADVANCE THE POLICIES AND ATTITUDES THAT BEST REDUCE THE HARMS OF DRUG USE | New York, NY | $275K | 2023 |
| Unchr (Refugees)TO PROTECT REFUGEES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD | Washington, DC | $270K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersFOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD | New York, NY | $270K | 2023 |
| University Of TexasTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | Austin, TX | $250K | 2023 |
| Naacp Legal Defense & Ed FundTO SUPPORT RACIAL JUSTICE IN THE SOUTH AND BEYOND | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Portland Art MuseumTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | Portland, OR | $100K | 2023 |
| Oxfam AmericaTO AID WORLDWIDE POVERTY, HUNGER AND INJUSTICE | Boston, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy Of HawaiiFOR NATURE CONSERVATION | Honolulu, HI | $100K | 2023 |
| Equal Justice InitiativeTO SUPPORT EQUAL JUSTICE | Montgomery, AL | $100K | 2023 |
| Center For Constitutional RightsFOR ADVANCEMENT AND PROTECTION OF CIVIL RIGHTS | New York, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| Seeding JusticeTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | Portland, OR | $75K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Great Northwest And The Hawaiian Islands Ppgnhi FFOR PROGRAMS ON REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH | Seattle, WA | $75K | 2023 |
| Human Rights WatchFOR ADVANCEMENT AND PROTECTION OF CIVIL RIGHTS | New York, NY | $70K | 2023 |
| Hawaii Health And Harm Reduction Center (Nee Life Center)TO PROMOTE HEALTH, WELLNESS AND FIGHTING STIGMA IN HAWAII | Honolulu, HI | $70K | 2023 |
| Hawaii FoodbankTO PROVIDE MEALS FOR PEOPLE IN NEED | Honolulu, HI | $60K | 2023 |
| Maui FoodbankTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | Wailuku, HI | $50K | 2023 |
| Project Vision HawaiiTO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE FOR THOSE IN NEED | Honolulu, HI | $50K | 2023 |
| EarthjusticeFOR NATURE CONSERVATION | Honolulu, HI | $50K | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy Of New MexicoFOR NATURE CONSERVATION | Santa Fe, NM | $50K | 2023 |
| Campaign Legal CenterTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Civic Influencers IncTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | Lewes, DE | $50K | 2023 |
| Oregon Food BankTO PROVIDE MEALS FOR PEOPLE IN NEED | Portland, OR | $50K | 2023 |
| Elbow RoomTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | West Hollywood, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Fair Elections CenterTO ADVOCATE FOR AIR ELECTIONS | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Nature Resources Defense Council (Nrdc)FOR NATURE CONSERVATION | New York, NY | $40K | 2023 |
| Tides Center - Palestine LegalTO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF PEOPLE IN THE U.S. WHO SPEAK OUT FOR PALESTINIAN FREEDOM | Chicago, IL | $40K | 2023 |
| RaicesTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | San Antonio, TX | $35K | 2023 |
| Hawaii Appleseed CenterFOR ADVANCEMENT AND PROTECTION OF CIVIL RIGHTS | Honolulu, HI | $30K | 2023 |
| Greenpeace FundFOR NATURE CONSERVATION | Washington, DC | $30K | 2023 |
| AneraFOR PROGRAMS THAT AID PALESTINIAN REFUGEES | Washington, DC | $30K | 2023 |
| Waikiki HealthFOR HEALTH PROGRAMS | Honolulu, HI | $30K | 2023 |
| Amnesty International UsaFOR PEACE PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD | New York, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Go Fund MeTO SUPPORT MAUI WILDFIRE | West Hollywood, CA | $26K | 2023 |
| Maui United WayTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | Wailuku, HI | $25K | 2023 |
| Alaska Conservation FoundationFOR NATURE CONSERVATION | Anchorage, AK | $25K | 2023 |
| Hawaii Innocence ProjectTO FREE PRISONERS WHO ARE FACTUALLY INNOCENT BUT WHO HAVE WRONGFULLY CONVICTED. | Honolulu, HI | $25K | 2023 |
| Life Of The LandFOR NATURE CONSERVATION | Honolulu, HI | $25K | 2023 |
| Open Collective FoundationTO PROVIDE A SIMPLE, OPEN, LIGHTWEIGHT PATH FOR COLLECTIVES AND COMMUNITIES TO OPERATE THROUGH A 501C3 ENTITY | Covina, CA | $23K | 2023 |
| Uh Foundation - Hawaii Innocence ProjectTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | Honolulu, HI | $21K | 2023 |
| Sierra Club FoundationFOR NATURE CONSERVATION | Oakland, CA | $21K | 2023 |
| Hawaii WildfireTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | Kamuela, HI | $20K | 2023 |
| Center For Disaster PhilanthroTO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO DISASTERS AREAS | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| MadreFOR WOMEN RIGHTS | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Vera InstituteTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | Brooklyn, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| National Jewish HealthFOR RESEARCH OF RESPIRATORY, CARDIAC AND RELATED DISORDERS | Denver, CO | $20K | 2023 |
| Hoiwai FundTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | Honolulu, HI | $18K | 2023 |
| Rainforest Action NetworkFOR NATURE CONSERVATION | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Native American Rights FundTO AID IN PRESERVING NATIVE AMERICAN RIGHTS | Boulder, CO | $15K | 2023 |