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Simple Paradox Union is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2022. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $2.9M. Annual income is reported at $681K. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2021 to 2023. According to available records, Simple Paradox Union has made 30 grants totaling $122K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $27K in 2022 to $95K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $60K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 22 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Ohio, Pennsylvania, California, which account for 57% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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Simple Paradox Union primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 30 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OH, PA, CA.
Simple Paradox Union has distributed a total of $122K across 30 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $60K.
Simple Paradox Union typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Simple Paradox Union is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Frankola | Dir, Pres | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Pamela D Frankola | Dir, Sec, Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$119K
Total Assets
$2.9M
Fair Market Value
$3.1M
Net Worth
$2.9M
Grants Paid
$95K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$76K
Distribution Amount
$144K
Total Grants
30
Total Giving
$122K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
22
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFrankola Family Fund | Cincinnati, OH | $60K | 2023 |
| Goggle WorksGeneral & Unrestricted | Reading, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| Borough Of Wyomissingto purchase Water fountain for park | Wyomissing, PA | $8K | 2023 |
| Helping Harvest Fresh Food BankGeneral & Unrestricted | Sinking Spg, PA | $4K | 2023 |
| Wikimedia Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Of Silicon ValleyGeneral & Unrestricted | San Jose, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Montalvo AssociationGeneral & Unrestricted | Saratoga, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Saratoga LibrariesGeneral & Unrestricted | Saratoga, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| St Andrews Episcopal ChurchGeneral & Unrestricted | Saratoga, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Operation Blessing International Relief & Developmearthquake relief fund for Turkey and Syria | Virginia Bch, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Syrian American Medical Society FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis AssnGeneral & Unrestricted | Arlington, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Wyomissing Public LibraryGeneral & Unrestricted | Wyomissing, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| American National Red Crossearthquake relief funds for Turkey and Syria | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Aloha Vickery TrailGeneral & Unrestricted | Soquel, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Faith Lutheran ChurchGeneral & Unrestricted | Troy, NY | $200 | 2023 |
| The Community Hospice IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Albany, NY | $200 | 2023 |
| Moravian Village Of BethlehemGeneral & Unrestricted | Bethlehem, PA | $200 | 2023 |
| Morris Jeff Community Schoolplayground improvement fund | New Orleans, LA | $100 | 2023 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres Usa Inc - Doctors Withoutsupport of Ukraine | Hagerstown, MD | $4K | 2022 |
| International Medical Corpssupport of Ukraine | Los Angeles, CA | $4K | 2022 |
| Catholic Relief Services Incsupport of Ukraine | Baltimore, MD | $4K | 2022 |