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Also known as: C/O PAULSON & CO INC
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Paulson Family Foundation is a private corporation based in WEST PALM BCH, FL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Paulson Family Foundation. It holds total assets of $1.4B. Annual income is reported at $12M. Total assets have grown from $492.4M in 2011 to $1.4B in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Paulson Family Foundation has made 166 grants totaling $196.3M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has decreased from $54.8M in 2021 to $6.6M in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $134.9M distributed across 86 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $40M, with an average award of $1.2M. The foundation has supported 81 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, New York, California, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$53K
Average Grant
$1.5M
Largest Grant
$35M
Based on 36 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Paulson Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 166 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NY, CA.
Paulson Family Foundation has distributed a total of $196.3M across 166 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $1.2M. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $40M.
Decided on case by case basis.
Paulson Family Foundation is headquartered in WEST PALM BCH, FL. While based in FL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Paulson | DIRECTOR PRESIDENT & SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| LEBIN MATHEW | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$6.6M
Total Assets
$1.4B
Fair Market Value
$1.5B
Net Worth
$1.4B
Grants Paid
$6.6M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$12M
Distribution Amount
$54.7M
Total: $1.4B
Total Grants
166
Total Giving
$196.3M
Average Grant
$1.2M
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
81
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furry FriendsTo provide complete care for abused and abandoned animals, from rescue to medical care, rehabilitation, and placement in a forever home | JUPITER, FL | $30K | 2024 |
| Manhattan InstituteTO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW IDEAS THAT FOSTER GREATER ECONOMIC CHOICE AND INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY. | new york, NY | $2M | 2024 |
| MILKEN CENTER FOR ADVANCING THE AMERICAN DREAMTo support people with a dream, the drive to achieve it, by providing the opportunity to make it come true through good health, good education and an economic system that works for all | SANTA MONICA, CA | $750K | 2024 |
| Preservation Foundation of Palm BeachTo protect and celebrate the architectural, botanical, and cultural heritage of palm beach | PALM BEACH, FL | $700K | 2024 |
| The UJA FederationTo feed the hungry, enhance mental health services, and sustain Jewish institutions | New York, NY | $500K | 2024 |
| Success Academy Charter SchoolsTo provide students of all background with high quality education. | New York, NY | $250K | 2024 |
| PRINCESS GRACE FOUNDATION- USATo elevate extraordinary emerging artists in theater, dance, and film via awards in the form of grants, scholarships, and fellowships. | NEW YORK, NY | $242K | 2024 |
| HARVARD UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOLTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF HARVARD TO EDUCATE THE CITIZENS AND CITIZEN-LEADERS FOR OUR SOCIETY. | Boston, MA | $200K | 2024 |
| JOHN PAULSON CAMPUS for JEWISH LIFETo provide the education and means to promote Jewish awareness, knowledge and practice. | MIAMI BEACH, FL | $185K | 2024 |
| Prostate Cancer FoundationTO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION'S EFFORTS IN CANCER RESEARCH. | santa monica, CA | $150K | 2024 |
| Fund for Public Schools IncTo support some of the most innovative programs in 3K-12 education | NEW YORK, NY | $110K | 2024 |
| Tel Aviv Museum of Art American FriendsTo help sustain the Museum's programming, conservation, and research. | New York, NY | $110K | 2024 |
| MUSEO DE ARTE DE PONCETo connect the community with Western art and its makers, from the 14th century to the present. | PONCE | $100K | 2024 |
| AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEETo enhance the well-being of Jewish people and Israel. | NEW YORK, NY | $100K | 2024 |
| Gabrielle's Angel FoundationTO FUND RESEARCH TO IMPROVE THE EFFICACY OF CANCER TREATMENTS. | New York, NY | $100K | 2024 |
| Hope for Depression Research FoundationTO HELP THE FOUNDATION FUND DEPRESSION RESEARCH. | new york, NY | $70K | 2024 |
| Glades Academy FoundationTo promote quality public school education in Florida | West Palm Beach, FL | $55K | 2024 |
| Center for Excellence in EducationTo support the Center in seeking high achieving high school and university students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds to further develop their mathematical and scientific skills | McLean, VA | $50K | 2024 |
| Greater New York Council Scouting AmericaTO BUILD PROGRAMS THAT HELP YOUNG PEOPLE DEVELOP AND LIVE BETTER LIVES. | New York, NY | $50K | 2024 |
| Lake Agawam ConservancyTo cleanse and preserve Lake Agawam and its surrounding ecosystem for the sake of public health and civic enjoyment of a shared natural resource. | Southampton, NY | $50K | 2024 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery FoundationTo rapidly accelerate the development of drugs to prevent, treat and cure Alzheimer's disease. | New York, NY | $50K | 2024 |
| Breast Cancer Research FoundationTo help prevent and cure breast cancer by advancing the world's most promising research | NEW YORK, NY | $50K | 2024 |
| Central Park ConservancyTo support the preservation and celebrate Central Park as a sanctuary from the pace and pressures of city life, enhancing the enjoyment and wellbeing of all | New York, NY | $50K | 2024 |
| CENTER FOR INITIATIVES IN JEWISH EDUCATIONTo support the mission of enhancing and enriching the quality of Jewish education across the United States | BROOKLYN, NY | $50K | 2024 |
| STANDwithUSTO EDUCATE ABOUT ISRAEL AND FIGHT RISING ANTISEMITISM | LOS ANGELES, CA | $50K | 2024 |
| Museo De Arte De Puerto RicoTO OPERATE AN ART MUSEUM THAT PROMOTES THE KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF THE VISUAL ARTS IN PUERTO RICO | SAN JUAN, PR | $50K | 2024 |
| The Hoover InstitutionTO PROMOTE PERSONAL AND ECONOMIC LIBERTY, FREE ENTERPRISE AND LIMITED GOVERNMENT. | Stanford, CA | $50K | 2024 |
| SPONSORS FOR EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITYTO HELP PROVIDE SUPERIOR EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER PROGRAMS TO YOUNG PEOPLE FROM UNDERSERVED AND UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES. | New York, NY | $48K | 2024 |
| LANG LANG INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FOUNDATIONTo educate, inspire, and motivate music lovers and performers. | New York, NY | $47K | 2024 |
| Aspen Music Festival And SchoolTo support the Aspen Music Festival & School in its mission to bring together the finest music students, artist faculty, and world-class performers in creating transformative educational experiences | ASPEN, CO | $47K | 2024 |
| The Southampton Hospital FoundationTO ASSIST PEOPLE IN NEED OF QUALITY HEALTHCARE. | southampton, NY | $43K | 2024 |
| Salient Publications IncGENERAL CHARITABLE | Cambridge, MA | $39K | 2024 |
| Chabad of Southampton Jewish CenterTo help the organization operate a religious outreach center focused on promoting and increasing understanding of Judaism and Kosher laws | Southampton, NY | $36K | 2024 |
| Benefactors of Ecuador IncTo support the mission of improving HEALTHCARE AND MEDICAL TREATMENT OF PATIENTS IN ECUADOR | HOLLYWOOD, FL | $32K | 2024 |
| Empire Center for Public PolicyTo help make New York better by advancing free-market policies, personal responsibility, and accountable government | ALBANY, NY | $25K | 2024 |
| Norton Museum of ArtTo support the mission of the Norton Museum of Art, which is to experience the transformative power of art through unique and innovative programs, as well as a diverse collection | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $25K | 2024 |
| Catholic Charities Second Century FundTO HELP ADDRESS THE ONGOING AND EMERGING NEEDS OF NEW YORKERS | NEW YORK, NY | $25K | 2024 |
| Friends of Palm BeachTo support regularly beach cleanups to remove trash and unnatural debris, and to educate the community on the effects of plastics and trash on the environment and marine life | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $20K | 2024 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation IncTo secure the financial resources required to sustain clinical excellence and quality of care at Jupiter Medical Center, Inc. & its affiliates | JUPITER, FL | $15K | 2024 |
| Peconic Land TrustTo help Peconic Land Trust protect Long Island's farms, lands, and heritage for the communities now and in the future | SOUTHAMPTON, NY | $13K | 2024 |
| The Frick CollectionTo serve as a center for research and to stimulate scholarship in the history of art, and the history of collecting works of art in the Western tradition, from the fourth to the mid-twentieth centuries. | New York, NY | $10K | 2024 |
| American Friends of Israeli Philharmonic OrchestraTo support the mission of the IPO and their vital work in Israel and across the globe | New York, NY | $10K | 2024 |
| National Alliance for Eating DisordersTo provide education, referrals, and support for individuals with eating disorders and their loved ones, including free support groups, provider training, and low-cost treatment | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $10K | 2024 |
| FOURTH OF JULY PARADETO SUPPORT INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE. | Southampton, NY | $1K | 2024 |
| President & Fellows Of Harvard CollegeTO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF HARVARD TO EDUCATE THE CITIZENS AND CITIZEN-LEADERS FOR OUR SOCIETY. | Cambridge, MA | $40M | 2022 |
| New York UniversityTO SUPPORT NEW YORK UNIVERSITY AND THEIR MISSION RELATING TO EDUCATION. | New York, NY | $7.5M | 2022 |
| American Friends Of The Hebrew UniversityTO HELP ATTRACT AND RETAIN OUTSTANDING FACULTY, BUILD TEACHING AND RESEARCH FACILITIES, AND PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS TO ISRAEL'S NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS | New York, NY | $5M | 2022 |
| Tel Aviv Museum'S American Friends IncTO HELP SUSTAIN THE MUSEUM'S PROGRAMMING, CONSERVATION, AND RESEARCH. | New York, NY | $5M | 2022 |
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