Paradise Empowers Inc
Historical FunderGriffin, Georgia · EIN 54-2093763 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$92K
Organizations funded45
Typical grant$600
Total assets$349K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $350 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ANN DOBBERTIN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 149, GRIFFIN GA 30224 |
| Phone | 4043629255 |
| Form and materials | CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH TWO OR MORE CHILDREN CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM (SELF DEFENSE CLASSES FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN). THE PROGRAM IS ADVERTISED IN SCHOOLS IN HENRY COUNTY. HOUSEHOLD INCOME IS VERIFIED EACH YEAR WITH TAX RETURNS AND CURRENT PAY STUBS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | HENRY COUNTY (DUE TO TRANSPORTATION FROM SCHOOL TO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM) |
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
42% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charity Water | New York, NY | General operating funds | $10,000 |
| Paradise Scholarship Program | Griffin, GA | General operating funds | $8,990 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | General operating funds | $7,500 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | General operating funds | $7,000 |
| Gigi's House | Morrow, GA | General operating funds | $5,000 |
| Medical Missions Outreach | Mcdonough, GA | General operating funds | $5,000 |
| Southwest Christian Care | Union City, GA | General operating funds | $5,000 |
| United Hatzalah | New York, NY | General operating funds | $5,000 |
| Advocates for Children | Cartersville, GA | General operating funds | $5,000 |
| Medical Missions Outreach | Mcdonough, GA | General operating funds | $5,000 |
| Christian's Woman Center | Sunny Side, GA | General operating funds | $2,900 |
| Angel Tree - Mack Services | Norcross, GA | General operating funds | $2,500 |
| Rachel's Gift | Mcdonough, GA | General operating funds | $2,500 |
| Clayton State University Foundation | Morrow, GA | General operating funds | $2,500 |
| Chicken Man Ministries | Bartow, FL | General operating funds | $2,420 |
| Medical Missions Outreach | Mcdonough, GA | General operating funds | $1,555 |
| American Heart Society | Atlanta, GA | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| American Lung Association | Smyrna, GA | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| Henry County for Music | Stockbridge, GA | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| Ga Baptist Childrens Home | Palmetto, GA | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| Mahwah Elks | Chestnut Ridge, NY | General operating funds | $800 |
| Griffin Pd Bookbags for Kids | Griffin, GA | General operating funds | $700 |
| 12U Home Plate | Peachtree City, GA | General operating funds | $600 |
| Southeastern Fastpitch | Ocala, FL | General operating funds | $600 |
| Se Fast Pitch Organization | Ocala, FL | General operating funds | $600 |
| Friend's House | Mcdonough, GA | General operating funds | $500 |
| Oakcreek Lions Club | Oak Creek, WI | General operating funds | $500 |
| Spook Rock Golf Club | Suffern, NY | Sponsorship for charity golf outing | $500 |
| Our Kids Read Association | Columbia, MD | General operating funds | $500 |
| American Bible Society | Philadelphia, PA | General operating funds | $500 |
| The Malachi Project | Mcdonough, GA | General operating funds | $500 |
| The Haven House | Mcdonough, GA | General operating funds | $500 |
| Chain Free Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | General operating funds | $500 |
| Shriners Children | Tampa, FL | General operating funds | $350 |
| Joshua's Place | Jackson, GA | General operating funds | $250 |
| Songs for Kids | Atlanta, GA | General operating funds | $250 |
| Gunner Burt | Griffin, GA | General operating funds | $250 |
| Street Paws | Locust Grove, GA | General operating funds | $250 |
| Newton County Animal Shelter | Covington, GA | General operating funds | $250 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Washington, DC | General operating funds | $200 |
| Mercy Home for Boys & Girls | Chicago, IL | General operating funds | $200 |
| Gigi's House | Morrow, GA | General operating funds | $181 |
| Focus of the Family | Colorado Springs, CO | General operating funds | $150 |
| Trans World Radio | Cary, NC | General operating funds | $120 |
| Intl Med Corps | Los Angeles, CA | General operating funds | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $91,716 | 45 |
| 2024 | $139,310 | 41 |
| 2023 | $175,178 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612449349100206
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-2093763
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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