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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 54-2093763

Paradise Empowers Inc

A private foundation in Griffin, GA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 45 grants and $91,716 paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Ann Dobbertin
PO Box 149
Griffin, GA 30224
(404) 362-9255
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)

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $91,716

    Grants listed
    45
    Assets, end of year
    $349,110
  • Tax year 2024

    $139,310

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $352,721
  • Tax year 2023

    $175,178

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $307,467
  • Tax year 2022

    $86,226

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $295,494
  • Tax year 2021

    $69,099

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $197,653
  • Tax year 2020

    $61,290

    Grants listed
    25
    Assets, end of year
    $175,236
  • Tax year 2019

    $103,338

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $114,054
  • Tax year 2018

    $77,859

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $145,375

Grants paid in 2025

45 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Charity WaterFranklin, TN

    General operating funds

    $10,000
  2. Paradise Scholarship ProgramGriffin, GA

    General operating funds

    $8,990
  3. Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY

    General operating funds

    $7,500
  4. Mercy ShipsLindale, TX

    General operating funds

    $7,000
  5. Gigi's HouseMorrow, GA

    General operating funds

    $5,000
  6. Medical Missions OutreachMcDonough, GA

    General operating funds

    $5,000
  7. Southwest Christian CareUnion City, GA

    General operating funds

    $5,000
  8. United HatzalahNew York, NY

    General operating funds

    $5,000
  9. Advocates for ChildrenCartersville, GA

    General operating funds

    $5,000
  10. Medical Missions OutreachMcDonough, GA

    General operating funds

    $5,000
  11. Christian's Woman CenterSunny Side, GA

    General operating funds

    $2,900
  12. Angel Tree - Mack ServicesNorcross, GA

    General operating funds

    $2,500
  13. Rachel's GiftMcDonough, GA

    General operating funds

    $2,500
  14. Clayton State University FoundationMorrow, GA

    General operating funds

    $2,500
  15. Chicken Man MinistriesBartow, FL

    General operating funds

    $2,420
  16. Medical Missions OutreachMcDonough, GA

    General operating funds

    $1,555
  17. American Heart SocietyAtlanta, GA

    General operating funds

    $1,000
  18. American Lung AssociationSmyrna, GA

    General operating funds

    $1,000
  19. Henry County for MusicStockbridge, GA

    General operating funds

    $1,000
  20. Ga Baptist Childrens HomePalmetto, GA

    General operating funds

    $1,000
  21. Mahwah ElksChestnut Ridge, NY

    General operating funds

    $800
  22. Griffin PD Bookbags for KidsGriffin, GA

    General operating funds

    $700
  23. 12U Home PlatePeachtree City, GA

    General operating funds

    $600
  24. Southeastern FastpitchOcala, FL

    General operating funds

    $600
  25. Se Fast Pitch OrganizationOcala, FL

    General operating funds

    $600
  26. Friend's HouseMcDonough, GA

    General operating funds

    $500
  27. Oakcreek Lions ClubOak Creek, WI

    General operating funds

    $500
  28. Spook Rock Golf ClubSuffern, NY

    Sponsorship for charity golf outing

    $500
  29. Our Kids Read AssociationColumbia, MD

    General operating funds

    $500
  30. American Bible SocietyPhiladelphia, PA

    General operating funds

    $500
  31. The Malachi ProjectMcDonough, GA

    General operating funds

    $500
  32. The Haven HouseMcDonough, GA

    General operating funds

    $500
  33. Chain Free ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN

    General operating funds

    $500
  34. Shriners ChildrenTampa, FL

    General operating funds

    $350
  35. Joshua's PlaceJackson, GA

    General operating funds

    $250
  36. Songs for KidsAtlanta, GA

    General operating funds

    $250
  37. Gunner BurtGriffin, GA

    General operating funds

    $250
  38. Street PawsLocust Grove, GA

    General operating funds

    $250
  39. Newton County Animal ShelterCovington, GA

    General operating funds

    $250
  40. Make A Wish FoundationWashington, DC

    General operating funds

    $200
  41. Mercy Home for Boys & GirlsChicago, IL

    General operating funds

    $200
  42. Gigi's HouseMorrow, GA

    General operating funds

    $181
  43. Focus of the FamilyColorado Springs, CO

    General operating funds

    $150
  44. Trans World RadioCary, NC

    General operating funds

    $120
  45. Intl Med CorpsLos Angeles, CA

    General operating funds

    $100

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. International aid5 grants $26,05552% of the total
  2. Human services3 grants $15,18130% of the total
  3. Education1 grant $2,5005% of the total
  4. Mental health1 grant $2,5005% of the total
  5. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $2,4205% of the total
  6. Religion3 grants $8702% of the total
  7. 1 other causes1 grant $250<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Georgia26 grants $54,176
  2. New York4 grants $16,300
  3. Maryland2 grants $8,000
  4. Texas1 grant $7,000
  5. Florida4 grants $3,970
  6. Pennsylvania1 grant $500
  7. Tennessee1 grant $500
  8. Wisconsin1 grant $500
  9. District of Columbia1 grant $200
  10. Illinois1 grant $200

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Leah Michele WilsonPRESIDENT Hours 3Pay $0
  • Victoria P CarverVICE PRESIDENT Hours 3Pay $0
  • Alyssa FleuryADVISOR Hours 3Pay $0
  • Jay PattersonTECHNICAL ADVISOR Hours 3Pay $0
  • Ann RobinsonSECRETARY/TREASURER Hours 3Pay $0

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