David and Betty Paradise Foundation Inc
Historical FunderNatchez, Mississippi · EIN 85-4126086 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DAVID E PARADISE |
|---|---|
| Address | POST OFFICE BOX 1027, NATCHEZ MS 39121 |
| Phone | 6014427411 |
| LP@NATCHEZOFFICE.COM | |
| Form and materials | LETTER MAKING THE REQUEST DESCRIBING THE INTENDED USE OF THE FUNDS AND OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE MISSION OF THE REQUESTING ORGANIZATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | REQUESTING ORGANIZATION MUST BE A 501(C)(3) |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
28% of grants went outside Mississippi.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natchez Festival of Music | Natchez, MS | Support city cultural development | $25,000 |
| University of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | Support of cancer research | $20,000 |
| Dr John Bowman Banks Museum | Natchez, MS | Support educational activities | $10,000 |
| Downtown Natchez Alliance | Natchez, MS | Support city economic development activities | $5,000 |
| Antioch Missionary Baptist Association | Natchez, MS | Religious purposes | $1,500 |
| The Charlie Foundation | Natchez, MS | Honor the memory of charlie guedon | $1,000 |
| Eva's Village | Paterson, NJ | Support social services non-profit | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $63,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $120,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621549349100207
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4126086
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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