Simple Paradox Union
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 87-2284823 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$144K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$3.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Cincinnati, OH | Frankola Family Fund | $117,000 |
| Goggle Works | Reading, PA | FUNDS FOR the ceramics studio, the heavy metals (aka welding) studio, and for general purpose | $13,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | FUNDS FOR Great Sand Dunes National Park, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and to Capitol Reef… | $4,000 |
| Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank | Sinking Spg, PA | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Consumer Reports Inc | Yonkers, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Montalvo Association | Saratoga, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Western Berks Ambulance Association | West Lawn, PA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wyomissing Public Library | Wyomissing, PA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Saratoga Libraries | Saratoga, CA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Holliston Pantry Shelf Inc | Holliston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | San Jose, CA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Childrens Alopecia Project | Reading, PA | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Cloud County Historical Society | Concordia, KS | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| National Orphan Train Complex Inc | Concordia, KS | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| St Andrews Episcopal Church | Saratoga, CA | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Muhlenberg Community Library Assn | Laureldale, PA | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $144,400 | 17 |
| 2024 | $123,500 | 17 |
| 2023 | $95,250 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601219349101300
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-2284823
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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