Paideia Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 81-4269305

Foundation Overview

Based in Scottsdale, AZ, Paideia Foundation has awarded 242 grants totaling $5,423,128 to organizations in Nebraska, Idaho and 16 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $543,000, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$5,423,128
Total Assets
$11,900,135
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
35
Median Grant
$8,000
% Median Grant Growth
+60% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 20%

7 of 35 recipients (20%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Nebraska

60% of grants are awarded in Nebraska, with additional funding distributed across 17 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Nebraska, funding concentrates in Omaha (83%), Bellevue (5%), Columbus (3%).

Funding Trajectory
-13%

Declining funding trend with 13% decrease over 4 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Paideia Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Aksarben Scholarship $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2024
Alliance Defending Freedom $2,500 Scottsdale, AZ, US Charitable 2024
American Heart Association $2,500 Dallas, TX, US Charitable 2024
Assure Women's Center $33,500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2024
Avenue Scholars Foundation $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2024
Bellevue University $25,000 Bellevue, NE, US Charitable 2024
Boys And Girls Club Of The Midlands $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2024
Castle Pines Scholarship Foundation $2,000 Castle Rock, CO, US Charitable 2024
Christ Church Moscow $15,000 Moscow, ID, US Charitable 2024
Christ Church Omaha $240,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2024
Columbus Rescue Mission $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2024
Covenant Bible Church $10,000 Palmer, AR, US Charitable 2024
Food Bank For The Heartland $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2024
Greater Omaha Youth For Christ $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2024
Habitat For Humanity Omaha $25,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2024
Hslda $2,500 Purcellville, VA, US Charitable 2024
Lauritzen Gardens $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2024
Logos School $15,000 Moscow, ID, US Charitable 2024
Make-a-wish Nebraska $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2024
National Christian Foundation $5,000 Clearwater, FL, US Charitable 2024
Nebraska Hockey Association $8,000 Elkhorn, NE, US Charitable 2024
Nebraska Humane Society $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2024
Nebraska Right To Life $250 Lincoln, NE, US Charitable 2024
New Saint Andrews Church $25,000 Moscow, ID, US Charitable 2024
New Saint Andrews College $10,000 Moscow, ID, US Charitable 2024
Omaha Hockey Club $8,500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2024
Omaha Roadrunners $25,000 Bellevue, NE, US Charitable 2024
Salvation Army $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2024
Seal Family Foundation $5,000 Carlsbad, CA, US Charitable 2024
State Of Alabama Engineering Hall Of Fame $1,250 Tuscaloosa, AL, US Charitable 2024
The Durham Museum $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2024
The Speravita Institute $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2024
Trinity Classical Academy $47,000 Waterloo, NE, US Charitable 2024
Tunnel To Towers Foundation $10,000 Staten Island, NY, US Charitable 2024
Vfw $50 Milford, NH, US Charitable 2024
Alliance Defending Freedom $5,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Charitable 2023
American Heart Association $2,500 Dallas, TX, US Charitable 2023
Apologia Church $10,000 Tempe, AZ, US Charitable 2023
Assure Women's Center $38,500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Avenue Scholars Foundation $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Bellevue University $20,000 Bellevue, NE, US Charitable 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Boys And Girls Clubs Of The Midlands $500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Castle Pines Scholarship Foundation $2,000 Castle Rock, CO, US Charitable 2023
Christ Church Omaha $210,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Columbus & Living Water Rescue Mission $15,000 Columbus, NE, US Charitable 2023
Coram Deo Church Community $25,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Food Bank For The Heartland $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Greater Omaha Youth For Christ $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Habitat For Humanity Omaha $25,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Hslda $2,500 Purcellville, VA, US Charitable 2023
Knights Of Aksarben Foundation $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Leeds Historical Society $2,500 Leeds, AL, US Charitable 2023
Leeds Outreach $2,500 Leeds, AL, US Charitable 2023
Leeds Presbyterian Church $10,000 Leeds, AL, US Charitable 2023
Logos School $25,000 Moscow, ID, US Charitable 2023
Make-a-wish Nebraska $3,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Nebraska Greats Foundation $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Nebraska Hockey Association $8,000 Elkhorn, NE, US Charitable 2023
Nebraska Humane Society $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
New Saint Andrews Church $60,000 Moscow, ID, US Charitable 2023
Omaha Hockey Club $8,500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Papillion Area Lions Foundation $250 Papillion, NE, US Charitable 2023
Seal Family Foundation $5,000 Carlsbad, CA, US Charitable 2023
State Of Alabama Engineering Hall Of Fame $1,250 Tuscaloosa, AL, US Charitable 2023
Tau Beta Pi $250 Knoxville, TN, US Charitable 2023
Team Walker Inc $1,000 Jersey City, NJ, US Charitable 2023
The Durham Museum $1,500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
The Salvation Army $2,500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
The Speravita Institute $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Trinity Classical Academy $56,500 Waterloo, NE, US Charitable 2023
Tunnel To Towers Foundation $10,000 Staten Island, NY, US Charitable 2023
Alliance Defending Freedom $5,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Charitable 2023
American Heart Association $2,500 Dallas, TX, US Charitable 2023
Apologia Church $10,000 Tempe, AZ, US Charitable 2023
Assure Women's Center $38,500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Avenue Scholars Foundation $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Bellevue University $20,000 Bellevue, NE, US Charitable 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Boys And Girls Clubs Of The Midlands $500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Castle Pines Scholarship Foundation $2,000 Castle Rock, CO, US Charitable 2023
Christ Church Omaha $210,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Columbus & Living Water Rescue Mission $15,000 Columbus, NE, US Charitable 2023
Coram Deo Church Community $25,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Food Bank For The Heartland $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Greater Omaha Youth For Christ $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Habitat For Humanity Omaha $25,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Hslda $2,500 Purcellville, VA, US Charitable 2023
Knights Of Aksarben Foundation $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Leeds Historical Society $2,500 Leeds, AL, US Charitable 2023
Leeds Outreach $2,500 Leeds, AL, US Charitable 2023
Leeds Presbyterian Church $10,000 Leeds, AL, US Charitable 2023
Logos School $25,000 Moscow, ID, US Charitable 2023
Make-a-wish Nebraska $3,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Nebraska Greats Foundation $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Nebraska Hockey Association $8,000 Elkhorn, NE, US Charitable 2023
Nebraska Humane Society $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
New Saint Andrews Church $60,000 Moscow, ID, US Charitable 2023
Omaha Hockey Club $8,500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Papillion Area Lions Foundation $250 Papillion, NE, US Charitable 2023
Seal Family Foundation $5,000 Carlsbad, CA, US Charitable 2023
State Of Alabama Engineering Hall Of Fame $1,250 Tuscaloosa, AL, US Charitable 2023
Tau Beta Pi $250 Knoxville, TN, US Charitable 2023
Team Walker Inc $1,000 Jersey City, NJ, US Charitable 2023
The Durham Museum $1,500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
The Salvation Army $2,500 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
The Speravita Institute $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Charitable 2023
Trinity Classical Academy $56,500 Waterloo, NE, US Charitable 2023
Tunnel To Towers Foundation $10,000 Staten Island, NY, US Charitable 2023
Trinity Classical Academy $61,600 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Christ Church Omaha $250,500 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Aksarben Scholarship Fund $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Assure Women's Center $25,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
New Saint Andrews College $40,000 Moscow, ID, US Donation 2022
Nebraska Greats Foundation $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
State Of Al Engineering Hall Of Fame $2,500 Auburn, AL, US Donation 2022
Christ Community Church $7,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Midlands $5,000 Omaha, ND, US Donation 2022
Make-a-wish Nebraska $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Alzheimer's Association $200 Chicago, IL, US Donation 2022
American Cancer Society $250 Denver, CO, US Donation 2022
Christ Church Moscow $75,000 Moscow, ID, US Donation 2022
Habitat For Humanity $25,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Lauritzen Gardens $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Alliance Defending Freedom $5,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Donation 2022
Hslda Compassion Fund $5,000 Purcellville, VA, US Donation 2022
Ne Support Seals $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Youth For Christ Heartland $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
The Durham Museum $2,500 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Castle Pines Scholarship Foundation $2,000 Castle Rock, CO, US Donation 2022
Food Bank For The Heartland $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Knox Classical Academy $25,000 Roseville, MN, US Donation 2022
Bellevue University $20,000 Bellevue, NE, US Donation 2022
Columbus Rescue Mission $22,500 Columbus, NE, US Donation 2022
Open Door Mission $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Avenue Scholars Foundation $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Citycare Counseling $18,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Tunnels To Towers Foundation $10,000 Staten Island, NY, US Donation 2022
Cattlemen's Ball Of Nebraska $100 Davenport, NE, US Donation 2022
Covenant Bible Church $10,000 Palmer, AK, US Donation 2022
Omaha Hockey Club $25,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Trinity Classical Academy $61,600 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Christ Church Omaha $250,500 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Aksarben Scholarship Fund $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Assure Women's Center $25,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
New Saint Andrews College $40,000 Moscow, ID, US Donation 2022
Nebraska Greats Foundation $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
State Of Al Engineering Hall Of Fame $2,500 Auburn, AL, US Donation 2022
Christ Community Church $7,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Midlands $5,000 Omaha, ND, US Donation 2022
Make-a-wish Nebraska $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Alzheimer's Association $200 Chicago, IL, US Donation 2022
American Cancer Society $250 Denver, CO, US Donation 2022
Christ Church Moscow $75,000 Moscow, ID, US Donation 2022
Habitat For Humanity $25,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Lauritzen Gardens $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Alliance Defending Freedom $5,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Donation 2022
Hslda Compassion Fund $5,000 Purcellville, VA, US Donation 2022
Ne Support Seals $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Youth For Christ Heartland $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
The Durham Museum $2,500 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Castle Pines Scholarship Foundation $2,000 Castle Rock, CO, US Donation 2022
Food Bank For The Heartland $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Knox Classical Academy $25,000 Roseville, MN, US Donation 2022
Bellevue University $20,000 Bellevue, NE, US Donation 2022
Columbus Rescue Mission $22,500 Columbus, NE, US Donation 2022
Open Door Mission $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Avenue Scholars Foundation $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Citycare Counseling $18,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Tunnels To Towers Foundation $10,000 Staten Island, NY, US Donation 2022
Cattlemen's Ball Of Nebraska $100 Davenport, NE, US Donation 2022
Covenant Bible Church $10,000 Palmer, AK, US Donation 2022
Omaha Hockey Club $25,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Trinity Classical Academy $61,600 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Christ Church Omaha $250,500 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Aksarben Scholarship Fund $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Assure Women's Center $25,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
New Saint Andrews College $40,000 Moscow, ID, US Donation 2022
Nebraska Greats Foundation $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
State Of Al Engineering Hall Of Fame $2,500 Auburn, AL, US Donation 2022
Christ Community Church $7,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Midlands $5,000 Omaha, ND, US Donation 2022
Make-a-wish Nebraska $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Alzheimer's Association $200 Chicago, IL, US Donation 2022
American Cancer Society $250 Denver, CO, US Donation 2022
Christ Church Moscow $75,000 Moscow, ID, US Donation 2022
Habitat For Humanity $25,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Lauritzen Gardens $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Alliance Defending Freedom $5,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Donation 2022
Hslda Compassion Fund $5,000 Purcellville, VA, US Donation 2022
Ne Support Seals $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Youth For Christ Heartland $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
The Durham Museum $2,500 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Castle Pines Scholarship Foundation $2,000 Castle Rock, CO, US Donation 2022
Food Bank For The Heartland $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Knox Classical Academy $25,000 Roseville, MN, US Donation 2022
Bellevue University $20,000 Bellevue, NE, US Donation 2022
Columbus Rescue Mission $22,500 Columbus, NE, US Donation 2022
Open Door Mission $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Avenue Scholars Foundation $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Citycare Counseling $18,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Tunnels To Towers Foundation $10,000 Staten Island, NY, US Donation 2022
Cattlemen's Ball Of Nebraska $100 Davenport, NE, US Donation 2022
Covenant Bible Church $10,000 Palmer, AK, US Donation 2022
Omaha Hockey Club $25,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2022
Trinity Classical Academy $543,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2021
Logos School $100,000 Moscow, ID, US Building Campaign 2021
Christ Church Omaha $30,678 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2021
Aksarben Scholarship Fund $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2021
Assure Women's Center $25,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2021
Abide Network $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2021
New Saint Andrews College $25,000 Moscow, ID, US Donation 2021
Nebraska Greats Foundation $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2021
State Of Al Engineering Hall Of Fame $750 Auburn, AL, US Donation 2021
Christ Community Church $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2021
Christ Church Idaho $50,000 Moscow, ID, US Donation 2021
Apologia Church $26,200 Tempe, AZ, US Donation 2021
National Eating Disorder Association $10,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2021
Evans Scholars Foundation $250 Glenview, IL, US Donation 2021
Coram Deo Church $25,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2020
Trinity Classical Academy $25,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2020
Logos School $100,000 Moscow, ID, US Building Campaign 2020
Seal Family Foundation $5,000 Carlsbad, CA, US Donation 2020
The Salvation Army $2,500 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2020
Christ Church $65,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Donation 2020
Open Door Mission $500 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2020
Aksarben Scholarship Fund $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2020
Big Brothers Big Sisters $5,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2020
Assure Women's Center $275,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2020
Habitat For Humanity Of Omaha $25,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2020
Avenue Scholars Foundation $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2020
Hslda Compassion $5,000 Purcellville, VA, US Donation 2020
Alliance Defending Freedom $5,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Donation 2020
Abide Network $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2020
New Saint Andrews College $75,000 Moscow, ID, US Donation 2020
Hslda Homeschool Freedom Fund $5,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Donation 2020
Nebraska Greats Foundation $10,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2020
Castle Pines Scholarship Fund $1,000 Castle Rock, CO, US Donation 2020
Make A Wish Nebraska $2,500 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2020
Kevin O'conner Scholarship Fund $1,000 Omaha, NE, US Donation 2020
American Dream Scholarship Fund $10,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2020
State Of Al Engineering Hall Of Fame $750 Auburn, AL, US Donation 2020

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Contact Information

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EIN 81-4269305
Website N/A
Address 10040 E HAPPY VALLEY RD UNIT 284 Scottsdale, AZ 85255-0000

Key People (5)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Paideia Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President/treasurer George Little
Vice President/secretary Annalaura Little
Director Daniel Little
Director Grant Little
Director Michelle Yates

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.