Project Paradigm
Grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California · EIN 27-1444039
- California
- Los Angeles
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in California
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $35KTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 5Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $7.8MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE PARADIGM CHALLENGE: THE PARADIGM CHALLENGE IS AN INNOVATION COMPETITION THAT INSPIRES YOUTH AGED 4 TO 18 TO USE STEM SKILLS PLUS KINDNESS, CREATIVITY, AND COLLABORATION TO HELP SOLVE IMPORTANT PROBLEMS. MORE THAN 100,000 YOUTH HAVE PARTICIPATED SO FAR. THE FIRST ANNUAL CHALLENGE INVITED YOUTH TO CREATE NEW WAYS TO REDUCE INJURIES AND FATALITIES FROM HOME FIRES, THE SECOND ANNUAL CHALLENGE INVITED YOUTH TO GENERATE NEW IDEAS TO REDUCE WASTE. THE THIRD ANNUAL CHALLENGE INVITES YOUTH TO SUBMIT IDEAS TO IMPROVE PERSONAL HEALTH THROUGH WELLNESS AND/OR HEALING. THE FOURTH ANNUAL CHALLENGE SEEKS IDEAS TO IMPROVE FOOD SECURITY AND/OR ADDRESS ANY OF THE THREE PRIOR CHALLENGE TOPICS. THE FIFTH CHALLENGE, AS WELL AS THE CURRENT CHALLENGE, SEEKS IDEAS TO IMPROVE BIODIVERSITY AND/OR ANY OF THE FIRST FOUR CHALLENGE PROJECTS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Kian C | $25K | 2025 |
| Ahana R | $2.5K | 2025 |
| Amitha S | $2.5K | 2025 |
| Saanvi K | $2.5K | 2025 |
| Tanvi a | $2.5K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (5 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: projectparadigm.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.