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Paulus Family Foundation is a private corporation based in MOUNT VERNON, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Werner K Paulus. It holds total assets of $7.3M. Annual income is reported at $1.4M. Total assets have grown from $250 in 2011 to $7.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Oregon. According to available records, Paulus Family Foundation has made 53 grants totaling $4.7M, with a median grant of $100K. Annual giving has grown from $945K in 2020 to $1.3M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.4M distributed across 17 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $250K, with an average award of $89K. The foundation has supported 19 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Washington, Oregon, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$100K
Average Grant
$90K
Largest Grant
$250K
Based on 12 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.
Paulus Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 53 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, WA, OR.
Paulus Family Foundation has distributed a total of $4.7M across 53 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $89K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $250K.
Paulus Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Paulus Family Foundation is headquartered in MOUNT VERNON, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ana Sophia Augustenborg | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| C Michelle Paulus | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andrew E Beldin | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lia G Beldin | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$7.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$7.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
53
Total Giving
$4.7M
Average Grant
$89K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
19
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skagit Community FoundationPROMOTE PHILANTHROPY AND POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE COMMUNITY | Mount Vernon, WA | $250K | 2023 |
| San Diego CanyonlandsPROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF NATURAL CANYONS HABITAT | San Diego, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| Uc San Diego FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT FOR THE CENTER FOR ACADEMIC RESEARCH AND TRAINING IN ANTHROPOGENY (CARTA) | La Jolla, CA | $125K | 2023 |
| Angel Flight WestDELIVER HEALTH AND HOPE USING DONATED FLIGHTS TO SERVE THOSE WITH HEALTHCARE OF OTHER COMPELLING HUMAN NEEDS. | Santa Monica, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Sharp Health Care FoundationPROVIDE MEDICAL SERVICES, CLINICAL RESEARCH AND HEALTH EDUCATION | San Diego, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Wild Salmon Center - The Stronghold FundSUPPORT ONGOING CONSERVATION WORK OF WILD SALMON ECOSYSTEMS THROUGHOUT THE PACIFIC RIM. | Portland, OR | $100K | 2023 |
| Wild Salmon River ExpeditionsFIGHTING FOR THE PROTECTION OF WILD PACIFIC ANADROMOUS FISH POPULATIONS | Edmonds, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of San DiegoPROVIDE A "HOME-AWAY-FROM-HOME" FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN BEING TREATED FOR SERIOUS, OFTEN LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS AT LOCAL HOSPITALS | San Diego, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Skagit CountyOFFERING TRAINED STAFF WHO GUIDE, COACH, AND MOTIVATE KIDS TO BE SUCCESSFUL. | Mount Vernon, WA | $75K | 2023 |
| Helen Woodward Animal CenterEDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON CARE AND TRAINING OF ANIMALS, OPERATE PET ADOPTION PROGRAMS AND VETERINARY HOSPITAL. | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Trout Unlimited IncWORKING FOR THE CONSERVATION OF FRESHWATER STREAMS, RIVERS. | Arlington, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| Thrive Animal RescueRESCUE FAMILY FRIENDLY DOGS FROM ABANDONMENT AND SHELTERS AND PLACE THEM IN LOVING FOREVER HOMES | San Diego, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Kids Chance Of OregonPROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO FURTHER THE EDUCATION OF THE CHILDREN OF OREGON WORKERS WHO HAVE BEEN SEVERELY DISABLED OR KILLED AS A RESULT OF WORK RELATED INJURIES OR OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES. | Lake Oswego, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| Aopa FoundationTO IMPROVE AVIATION SAFETY, PRESERVE AND IMPROVE COMMUNITY AIRPORTS, | Frederick, MD | $10K | 2023 |
| Burundi Friends InternationalFIGHTING POVERTY AND EDUCATING YOUTH IN BURUNDI, AFRICA | San Diego, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| Southern California Equestrian SportsHELPING EQUESTRIAN RIDERS AND ORGANIZERS | Redlands, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Mercy CorpsALLEVIATE SUFFERING, POVERTY AND OPPRESSION BY HELPING PEOPLE BUILD SECURE, PRODUCTIVE AND JUST COMMUNITIES IN OVER 40 PLUS COUNTRIES | Prescot, AZ | $35K | 2022 |
| Silver Age YogaPROVIDE HEALTH-ENHANCING, LIFE-ENRICHING YOGA CLASSES TO UNDERSERVED SENIORS. | Del Mar, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Metrowest FoundationSERVE AS A RESOURCE FOR LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL OF OUR RESIDENTS | Natick, MA | $25K | 2021 |