The Pat Palmer Foundation Inc
Historical FunderForest Hills, New York · EIN 20-8559990 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MARK FINKELSTEIN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 750056, FOREST HILLS NY 11375 |
| Phone | 3475451916 |
| Form and materials | SUBMIT IN WRITING UNDER THE REQUESTING ORGANIZATIONS LETTERHEAD. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO THE CARE AND RESCUE OF PARROTS |
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
100% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas a & M for Vet Med for Brightsmith Release Work | College Station, TX | Care of parrots | $76,000 |
| Parrot Rescue Center Costa Rica | Gallatin, TN | Care of parrots | $65,000 |
| American Bird Conservancy for Lear's Macaw | The Plains, VA | Care of parrots | $60,000 |
| Flight Club Foundation | Auburn, WA | Care of parrots | $50,000 |
| American Bird Conservancy for Blue Throated Macaws | The Plains, VA | Care of parrots | $40,000 |
| Foster Parrots | Hope Valley, RI | Care of parrots | $40,000 |
| Project Perry | Louisa, VA | Care of parrots | $40,000 |
| Women for Conservation | Warrenton, VA | Care of parrots | $35,000 |
| Oasis Sanctuary | Scottsdale, AZ | Care of parrots | $25,000 |
| Wings of Love Bird Haven | Red Oak, TX | Care of parrots | $25,000 |
| Midwest Avian Adoption & Rescue | St Paul, MN | Care of parrots | $16,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Sanctuary | Kanab, UT | Care of parrots | $15,000 |
| Texas a & M for Vet Med for Brightsmith Abv Research | College Station, TX | Care of parrots | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $494,500 | 13 |
| 2023 | $465,000 | 13 |
| 2022 | $450,300 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349100417
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8559990
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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