Paulson Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 20-4395152 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$86K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$711K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
83% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Paws for Ability | Xenia, OH | General operations support. | $5,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Washington, DC | General operations support. | $5,000 |
| American Climate Partners | Orange, VA | General operations support. | $5,000 |
| Cure Childhood Cancer | Bethesda, MD | General operations support. | $5,000 |
| International Rhino Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | General operations support. | $5,000 |
| Lifetime Wells Vision | Denton, MD | General operations support. | $5,000 |
| Lyon Ranch Therapy Animals | Sonoma, CA | General operations support. | $5,000 |
| Orangutan Foundation International | Los Angeles, CA | General operations support. | $5,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | Warrenton, VA | General operations support. | $5,000 |
| Save the Manatee Club | Maitland, FL | General operations support. | $5,000 |
| Schoharie Land Trust | Cobleskill, NY | General operations support. | $5,000 |
| The Arts Ctr in Orange | Orange, VA | General operations support. | $5,000 |
| Virginia Voice | Richmond, VA | General operations support. | $5,000 |
| Women's World Banking Inc | New York, NY | General operations support. | $5,000 |
| Apopo | Washington, DC | General operations support. | $5,000 |
| Lifetime Wells | Denton, MD | General operations support | $5,000 |
| Palisades Village | Washington, DC | General operations support | $5,000 |
| Charity Navigator | Saddle Brook, NJ | General operations support. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $86,000 | 18 |
| 2024 | $85,500 | 18 |
| 2023 | $48,900 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631319349100628
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4395152
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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