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Paradise Empowers Inc. is a private corporation based in GRIFFIN, GA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Leah Michele Ward. It holds total assets of $353K. Annual income is reported at $202K. Total assets have grown from $95K in 2011 to $307K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of human services. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Georgia. According to available records, Paradise Empowers Inc. has made 133 grants totaling $392K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $61K in 2020 to $175K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $125 to $34K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 66 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Georgia, New York, Maryland, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$8K
Based on 32 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Paradise Empowers Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of human services. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 133 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in GA, NY, MD.
Paradise Empowers Inc. has distributed a total of $392K across 133 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $125 to $34K.
Henry county (due to transportation from school to after-school program).
Paradise Empowers Inc. is headquartered in GRIFFIN, GA. While based in GA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Patterson | TECHNICAL ADVISOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alyssa Fleury | ADVISOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Victoria P Carver | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Leah Michele Wilson | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ann Robinson | SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$188K
Total Assets
$307K
Fair Market Value
$307K
Net Worth
$307K
Grants Paid
$175K
Contributions
$200K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$11K
Total Grants
133
Total Giving
$392K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
66
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer SocietyTO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO CURE CANCER | Atlanta, GA | $5K | 2023 |
| Paradise Scholarship ProgramGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Stockbridge, GA | $34K | 2023 |
| United HatzalahGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Charity WaterGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Jewish National FundGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | New York, NY | $13K | 2023 |
| United Israel AppealGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Jerusalem | $13K | 2023 |
| Mercy ShipsGENRAL OPERATING FUNDS | Garden Valley, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Hagerstown, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| Gigi'S HouseGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Morrow, GA | $8K | 2023 |
| Crosswalk MinistriesGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Mcdonough, GA | $5K | 2023 |
| Southwest Christian CareGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Union City, GA | $5K | 2023 |
| Rachel'S GiftGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Mcdonough, GA | $3K | 2023 |
| Christian'S Woman CenterGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Sunny Side, GA | $3K | 2023 |
| Special Olympics Of GaGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Norcross, GA | $2K | 2023 |
| Revolution ChurchGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Mcdonough, GA | $2K | 2023 |
| Gbch Women'S ProgramGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Baxley, GA | $2K | 2023 |
| Henry County For MusicGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Stockbridge, GA | $2K | 2023 |
| God'S Eyes 4 UGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Peachtree City, GA | $2K | 2023 |
| Alzheimers Association Georgia ChapterGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Atlanta, GA | $2K | 2023 |
| Two Sparrows VillageGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Fayetteville, GA | $2K | 2023 |
| Kiz FoundationGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | East Point, GA | $1K | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior ProjectGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Topeka, KS | $1K | 2023 |
| Make A Wish FoundationGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Mahwah ElksGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Chestnut Ridge, NY | $800 | 2023 |
| International Fellowship Of Christians And JewsGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Oakcreek Lions ClubGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Oak Creek, WI | $500 | 2023 |
| Operation LunchboxGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Stockbridge, GA | $500 | 2023 |
| Jay Chapman Memorial Golf TournamentSPONSORSHIP FOR CHARITY GOLF OUTING | Locust, GA | $500 | 2023 |
| Dave Thomas FoundationGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Dublin, OH | $500 | 2023 |
| International Rescue CommitteeGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Albert Lea, MN | $500 | 2023 |
| Atlanta Police AssociationGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Atlanta, GA | $250 | 2023 |
| Whs Lady PackGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Stockbridge, GA | $250 | 2023 |
| American Lung AssociationGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Smyrna, GA | $250 | 2023 |
| Lady Indians Diamond ClubGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Chatsworth, GA | $200 | 2023 |
| Spook Rock Golf ClubSPONSORSHIP FOR CHARITY GOLF OUTING | Suffern, NY | $200 | 2023 |
| Toys For TotsGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Des Moines, IA | $200 | 2023 |
| Antares FoundationTO SUPPORT ORPHANS IN THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN | Stockbridge, GA | $7K | 2022 |
| Belinda Cox Angel TreeGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Mcdonough, GA | $3K | 2022 |
| Southside Autism SupportBASEBALL SPONSORSHIP | Fayetteville, GA | $2K | 2022 |
| Childrens Healthcare Of AtlantaGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Atlanta, GA | $2K | 2022 |
| Georgia Baptist Children'S HomeGENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | Palmetto, GA | $2K | 2022 |