The Maria & Bernard A Pargh Family Foundation concentrates its giving on Jewish communal and emergency medical relief causes, primarily funding organizations that support Jewish life and rapid-response medical services. Grants are large and targeted, often directed to a small number of recipients that align with religious community support and crisis/EMS work. The foundation appears to prioritize impact in both local Jewish institutional life and international or faith-based emergency medical response.
Highly concentrated: few, large grants with repeat funding to the same organizations (notably multi-year or multiple gifts to United Hatzalah and one large grant to a synagogue).
A defining feature of the Maria & Bernard a Pargh Family Foundation is the size of its largest recent grant: $408,500 to United Hatzalah Inc in 2025, following a $250,000 grant to the same organization in 2024. That recurring support points to a foundation that funds with emphasis and repetition, not broad dispersion. The foundation’s recent gifts also show sustained backing for Jewish communal institutions, emergency medical response, and Nashville-based organizations tied to civic and community life. The pattern across recent years is targeted. The Temple received grants in both Nashville and Atlanta, while The Temple Ohabai Shalom, the Gordon Jewish Community Center, and Beth Israel Congregation appear among the funded Jewish institutions. Emergency medical relief is represented by United Hatzalah Inc and American Friends of Magen David Adom, both of which fit the foundation’s apparent interest in rapid-response medical services. The foundation also supports local institutions beyond the Jewish sphere, including Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville Public Television, Currey Ingram Academy, and Nashville Humane Association. Many grants are described simply as being made to fulfill the foundation’s exempt purposes, which signals flexible charitable support across selected recipients.
Jewish communal life is a clear theme. The foundation gave $128,500 to The Temple in 2023, then supported the same organization again with $30,800 in 2024 and $35,600 in 2025, showing repeated investment in a single congregational institution. It also funded The Temple Ohabai Shalom for $31,150 in 2025 and Beth Israel Congregation for $10,000 in 2025. Emergency medical and first-responder work is another recurring focus. United Hatzalah Inc received $408,500 in 2025 and $250,000 in 2024, the largest grants in the file. American Friends of Magen David Adom also received $25,000 in 2024. The foundation’s giving extends to broader community institutions as well. Vanderbilt University Medical Center received $50,000 in 2023, $50,000 in 2024, and $50,000 in 2025, while Nashville Public Television received $25,000 in 2023, $25,000 in 2024, and $25,000 in 2025.
Typical grants cluster around a mid-five-figure range, with p25 at $5,000, median at $10,000, and p75 at $20,000. The recent record shows both one-time and recurring grants, with several recipients appearing across multiple years and some receiving repeated annual support. The foundation is structured as a family foundation and does not fund individuals or program-related investments. Most grants are made as foundation-level charitable gifts described as being for exempt purposes.
$957K
$2.5M
$678K
$977K
Most grants fall between $5K and $20K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$20K
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Maria & Bernard A Pargh Family Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 105 | $2.8M | 99.1% |
| 2 | Israel |
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Notable grantees: United Hatzalah Inc, The Temple
Giving is concentrated in Tennessee, which accounts for 76% of grants and is the top state by grant count. Nashville appears often, including gifts to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Abe's Garden, The 1065 Institute Inc, Nashville Public Television, Gilda's Club, the Gordon Jewish Community Center, and Nashville Humane Association. Outside Tennessee, the foundation has also funded organizations in New York, Washington, DC, Atlanta, Houston, and Jerusalem. The recipient-country mix is overwhelmingly U.S.-based, with one grant to Israel.
The recent record points to three main areas: Jewish congregations and synagogues, Jewish communal welfare and crisis relief, and faith-based emergency medical services. Those themes are visible in support for congregational institutions, Jewish community centers, and emergency-response organizations.
The foundation’s grant-size profile centers on $10,000. The 25th percentile is $5,000, the median is $10,000, and the 75th percentile is $20,000, which indicates many awards are relatively modest even though a few are much larger.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including United Hatzalah Inc in 2024 and 2025, The Temple in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2023, 2024, and 2025. That pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than isolated awards.
Tennessee is the top state by grant count, and 76% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s headquarters state. Nashville is the most visible city in the recipient list, but the funding also reaches other U.S. cities and Jerusalem.
The grants in the recent record are described as being made “to fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation.” That language appears across awards to religious, medical, educational, and civic organizations.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
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Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF UNITED HATZALAH | NEW YORK, NY | $480,000 | 2026 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| THE TEMPLE | NASHVILLE, TN | $158,450 | 2026 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| ABE'S GARDEN | NASHVILLE, TN | $50,000 | 2026 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| PRAGER UNIVERSITY | SHERMAN OAKS, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| BELMONT UNIVERSITY | NASHVILLE, TN | $50,000 | 2026 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF NASHVILLE | NASHVILLE, TN | $25,000 | 2026 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| NASHVILLE PUBLIC TELEVISION | NASHVILLE, TN | $25,000 | 2026 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| CURREY INGRAM ACADEMY | BRENTWOOD, TN | $20,000 | 2026 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| JEWISH POLICY CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | $20,000 | 2026 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| KEHILLAH JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL | PALO ALTO, CA | $10,000 | 2026 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| TN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | NASHVILLE, TN | $10,000 | 2026 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| AKIVIA SCHOOL | NASHVILLE, TN | $10,000 | 2026 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| JEWISH MIDDLE SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE | NASHVILLE, TN | $10,000 | 2026 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| DEKALB COUNTY FIRE | DOWELTOWN, TN | $10,000 | 2026 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| GORDON JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER | NASHVILLE, TN | $7,500 | 2026 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| WEST END SYNAGOGUE | NASHVILLE, TN | $5,000 | 2026 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| BETH ISRAEL CONGREGATION | HOUSTON, TX | $5,000 | 2026 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| NAHT COALITION | NASHVILLE, TN | $5,000 | 2026 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| NASHVILLE JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL | NASHVILLE, TN | $5,000 | 2026 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| 100 CLUB OF NASHVILLE | NASHVILLE, TN | $1,000 | 2026 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| PASSTHROUGH DONATIONS FROM K-1 ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS LP | HOUSTON, TX | $1 | 2026 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| UNITED HATZALAH INC | NEW YORK, NY | $408,500 | 2025 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | NASHVILLE, TN | $50,000 | 2025 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| THE TEMPLE | NASHVILLE, TN | $35,600 | 2025 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| THE TEMPLE OHABAI SHALOM | NASHVILLE, TN | $31,150 | 2025 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| JEWISH POLICY CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | $30,000 | 2025 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| PRAGER UNIVERSITY | SHERMAN OAKS, CA | $30,000 | 2025 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| NASHVILLE HOLOCUAST MEMORIAL | NASHVILLE, TN | $30,000 | 2025 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| NASHVILLE PUBLIC TELEVISION | NASHVILLE, TN | $25,000 | 2025 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| GORDON JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER | NASHVILLE, TN | $22,500 | 2025 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| DEKALB COUNTY FIRE | DOWELTOWN, TN | $10,000 | 2025 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| NASHVILLE SYMPHONY | NASHVILLE, TN | $10,000 | 2025 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| BETH ISRAEL CONGREGATION | HOUSTON, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| TN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | NASHVILLE, TN | $10,000 | 2025 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| AKIVIA SCHOOL | NASHVILLE, TN | $8,334 | 2025 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| JEWISH MIDDLE SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE | NASHVILLE, TN | $8,333 | 2025 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| KEHILLAH JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL | PALO ALTO, CA | $8,333 | 2025 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| NASHVILLE JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL | NASHVILLE, TN | $7,500 | 2025 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| NASHVILLE REPERTORY THEATRE | NASHVILLE, TN | $5,000 | 2025 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| NAHT COALITION | NASHVILLE, TN | $5,000 | 2025 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| BREAST CANCER RECOVERY IN ACTION INC | NASHVILLE, TN | $5,000 | 2025 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| GILDA'S CLUB | NASHVILLE, TN | $5,000 | 2025 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| NASHVILLE HUMANE ASSOCIATION | NASHVILLE, TN | $5,000 | 2025 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| TENNESSEE FFA ASSOCIATION | NASHVILLE, TN | $3,000 | 2025 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF NASHVILLE | NASHVILLE, TN | $2,500 | 2025 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| NATIONAL MS SOCIETY | BRENTWOOD, TN | $2,500 | 2025 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| 100 CLUB OF NASHVILLE | NASHVILLE, TN | $1,000 | 2025 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| PASSTHROUGH DONATIONS FROM K-1 ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS LP | HOUSTON, TX | $2 | 2025 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| UNITED HATZALAH INC | NEW YORK, NY | $250,000 | 2024 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | NASHVILLE, TN | $50,000 | 2024 | TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION |
THE TEMPLE
$158,450TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
ABE'S GARDEN
$50,000TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
JEWISH POLICY CENTER
$20,000TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
TN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
$10,000TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
AKIVIA SCHOOL
$10,000TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
JEWISH MIDDLE SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE
$10,000TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
DEKALB COUNTY FIRE
$10,000TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
WEST END SYNAGOGUE
$5,000TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
BETH ISRAEL CONGREGATION
$5,000TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
NAHT COALITION
$5,000TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
NASHVILLE JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
$5,000TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
100 CLUB OF NASHVILLE
$1,000TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
PASSTHROUGH DONATIONS FROM K-1 ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS LP
$1TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
THE TEMPLE
$35,600TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
THE TEMPLE OHABAI SHALOM
$31,150TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
JEWISH POLICY CENTER
$30,000TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
NASHVILLE HOLOCUAST MEMORIAL
$30,000TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
DEKALB COUNTY FIRE
$10,000TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
NASHVILLE SYMPHONY
$10,000TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
BETH ISRAEL CONGREGATION
$10,000TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
TN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
$10,000TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
JEWISH MIDDLE SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE
$8,333TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
NASHVILLE JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
$7,500TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
NASHVILLE REPERTORY THEATRE
$5,000TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
NAHT COALITION
$5,000TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
BREAST CANCER RECOVERY IN ACTION INC
$5,000TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
GILDA'S CLUB
$5,000TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
TENNESSEE FFA ASSOCIATION
$3,000TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
NATIONAL MS SOCIETY
$2,500TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
100 CLUB OF NASHVILLE
$1,000TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
PASSTHROUGH DONATIONS FROM K-1 ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS LP
$2TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
UNITED HATZALAH INC
$250,000TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION
TO FULFILL THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION