Paulsen Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyUniondale, New York · EIN 31-1604299 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$226K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$8.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
96% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Justice | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Democracy Forward Foundation | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Outdoor Afro | Oakland, CA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Outdoor Alliance | Washington, SC | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| She Jumps | Salt Lake City, UT | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Asheville on Bikes | Asheville, NC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Live Thrive | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Northeast Georgia Sobra | Woodstock, GA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Georgia Cycling Association | Blue Ridge, GA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Asheville Greenworks | Asheville, NC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Beacon Hill Middle School | Decatur, GA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Bikepacking Roots | Salt Lake City, UT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Decatur Education Foundation | Decatur, GA | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Georgia Aquarium | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Hope for Horses | Billings, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Psgah Area Sorba | Skyland, NC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Southern Appalachian Highlands | Asheville, NC | Unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Beloved Asheville | Asheville, NC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Utia Institute of Agriculture | Knoxville, TN | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Go Georgia | Athens, GA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Sustainable Energy Assoc | Raleigh, NC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mountain True | Asheville, NC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Soccer in the Streets | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Marine lab annual fund | $2,500 |
| Free Bikes 4 Kidz Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Riverlink | Asheville, NC | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| World Wildlife Foundation | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $225,500 | 30 |
| 2023 | $435,000 | 47 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349102259
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1604299
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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