Paloheimo Foundation (Curtin-Paloheimo T Rust)
Invitation OnlyPasadena, California · EIN 94-6752361 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$158,673
Total assets$27.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $70,000 and $225,946.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
42% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finlandia Foundation National | Pasadena, CA | Matching grant, administration, communications, special project - "Saving Finland in America" | $383,000 |
| El Rancho de Las Golondrinas | Santa Fe, NM | Membership match, general support | $225,946 |
| Acequia Madre House | Santa Fe, NM | General operating support | $183,983 |
| Leonora Ja Yrjo Paloheimo Saatio | South Pasadena, CA | Renovation of Yla-Kuninkala | $158,673 |
| Pasadena Historical Museum Inc | Pasadena, CA | Membership matching, 2024 Centennial Celebration, programming and outreach | $140,000 |
| School for Advanced Research | Santa Fe, NM | Paloheimo Fellow Program & Innovative Programming | $70,000 |
| Autry Museum of the American West | Los Angeles, CA | Reclaiming El Camino: Native Resistance in the Missions and Beyond | $33,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,195,102 | 7 |
| 2023 | $1,367,939 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533039349101543
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-6752361
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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