Paulus Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMount Vernon, Washington · EIN 20-0351925 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$7.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $100,000.
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
78% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Skagit Community Foundation | Mount Vernon, WA | Promote philanthropy and positive change in the community | $250,000 |
| San Diego Canyonlands Inc | San Diego, CA | Protection and restoration of natural canyons habitat | $150,000 |
| UC San Diego Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | General support for the center for academic research and training in anthropogeny (carta) | $125,000 |
| Angel Flight West | Santa Monica, CA | Deliver health and hope using donated flights to serve those with healthcare or other compelling human needs | $100,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of San Diego | San Diego, CA | Provide a "home-away-from-home" for families with children being treated for serious, often life-threatening conditions at local hospitals | $100,000 |
| Wild Salmon Center | Portland, OR | Protect and restore populations of salmon and steelhead in the columbia and snake river basin and the marine waters of the pacific northwest | $100,000 |
| Trout Unlimited Inc | Arlington, VA | Conserve, protect and restore north america's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds | $100,000 |
| The Stronghold Fund | Portland, OR | Support ongoing conservation work of wild salmon ecosystems throughout the pacific rim | $100,000 |
| Wild Salmon River Expeditions (The Conservation Angler) | Edmonds, WA | Fighting for the protection of wild pacific anadromous fish populations | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Skagit County | Mount Vernon, WA | Enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens | $75,000 |
| Helen Woodward Animal Center | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | Educate the public on care and training of animals, operate pet adoption programs and veterinary hospital | $50,000 |
| Thrive Animal Rescue Inc | San Diego, CA | Rescue family-friendly dogs from abandonment and shelters and place them in loving forever homes | $50,000 |
| Kids Chance of Oregon Inc | Lake Oswego, OR | Provide financial support to further the education of the children of oregon workers who have been severely disabled or killed as a result… | $25,000 |
| The Aopa Foundation Inc | Frederick, MD | Promote, advance and encourage aviation and airport safety and security | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,345,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $1,285,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543079349100404
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0351925
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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