Paddington Foundation
EIN 256742854
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). This foundation may have filed its
final return or ceased operations — verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2020–2023
$57K
52 grants · $14K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$170
typical micro grants · $50–$1K
grant size
30%
supporter · 11/37 multi-year
repeat
$21K
Assets (2022)
37
Distinct Recipients
About
EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2023, THE TRUSTEES OF THE PADDINGTON FOUNDATION ELECTED TO VOLUNTARILY TERMINATE THE FOUNDATION. ALL ASSETS OF THE FOUNDATION, CONSISTING OF ONLY CASH, WERE DISTRIBUTED TO PUBLIC CHARITIES BY YEAR END.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
PHILIP E BEARD
Phone
(412) 391-8510
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
APPLICANTS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT COMPLETE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD & SUPPORTING MATERIAL, INCLUDING A REPORT ON THEIR ACADEMIC CAREERS, A DETAILED STATEMENT OF THEIR ACADEMIC GOALS, AND LETTERS OF REFERENCE (INCLUDING RECOMMENDATION FROM INSTRUCTORS). THE APPLICANT MUST ALSO CONVINCE THE FOUNDATION OF HIS OR HER FINANCIAL NEED FOR THE GRANT FUNDS.
Restrictions
THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS REGARDING PARTICULAR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, COURSES OF STUDY NOR GEOGRAPHIC RESIDENCE OF APPLICANTS. THERE SHALL BE NO DISCRIMINATION IN SELECTION BASED UPON RACE, CREED, COLOR, RELIGION OR SEX.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | N/A | $61K | $3K | N/A |
| 2020 | $21K | $40K | $0 | 26 |
| 2021 | $7K | $33K | $0 | 8 |
| 2022 | $8K | $21K | $0 | 15 |
| 2023 | $21K | $0 | $0 | 3 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 52 grants on record
Minimum
$10
25th Pctl
$50
Median
$170
Average
$1K
75th Pctl
$1K
Maximum
$15K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
PB
Philip E Beard
Trustee
NB
N Beaumont Beard
Trustee
MB
Melinda B Beard
Trustee
MB
Melinda B Beard
Trustee
PB
Philip E Beard
Trustee
NB
N Beaumont Beard
Trustee
PB
Philip E Beard
Trustee
MB
Melinda B Beard
Trustee
NB
N Beaumont Beard
Trustee
NB
N Beaumont Beard
Trustee
PB
Philip E Beard
Trustee
MB
Melinda B Beard
Trustee
PB
Philip E Beard
Trustee
MB
Melinda B Beard
Trustee
NB
N Beaumont Beard
Trustee
Grants Awarded (52 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $15,288 | GENERAL PURPOSES OF DONEE | 2023 |
| The Neighborhood Academy | Pittsburgh, PA | $10,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2020 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | Pittsburgh, PA | $5,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2022 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | Pittsburgh, PA | $5,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES OF DONEE | 2023 |
| Aspinwall Riverfront Park | Aspinwall, PA | $3,000 | COMMUNITY | 2020 |
| Penn State University | State College, PA | $2,500 | EDUCATIONAL | 2020 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | Pittsburgh, PA | $2,500 | EDUCATIONAL | 2021 |
| The Neighborhood Academy | Pittsburgh, PA | $2,500 | EDUCATIONAL | 2021 |
| Pittsburgh Public Theater | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,000 | COMMUNITY | 2020 |
| St Margaret'S Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,000 | COMMUNITY | 2020 |
| Three Rivers Vintage | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,000 | COMMUNITY | 2020 |
| Three Rivers Vintage | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,000 | COMMUNITY | 2021 |
| The Neighborhood Academy | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,000 | EDUCATIONAL | 2022 |
| Vintage Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,000 | GENERAL PURPOSES OF DONEE | 2022 |
| St Margaret'S Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $500 | COMMUNITY | 2021 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | $500 | EDUCATIONAL | 2021 |
| St Margaret'S Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | $500 | COMMUNITY | 2023 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | Duquesne, PA | $350 | COMMUNITY | 2020 |
| Wqed | Pittsburgh, PA | $300 | COMMUNITY | 2020 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | $255 | GENERAL PURPOSES OF DONEE | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | Pittsburgh, PA | $230 | COMMUNITY | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | $203 | GENERAL PURPOSES OF DONEE | 2020 |
| American Cancer Society | Pittsburgh, PA | $200 | COMMUNITY | 2020 |
| Cooper Siegel Community Library | Pittsburgh, PA | $200 | EDUCATIONAL | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | Pittsburgh, PA | $200 | COMMUNITY | 2022 |