The Henry M Paulson Jr Institute
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 45-2430087 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$94K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$11,111
Total assets$7.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $11,000 and $20,833.
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenzen Zhilan Foundation | Shenzhen, CH | Implementation of biodiversity conservation projects related to the protection of china's coastal wetland ecosystem. | $28,090 |
| Shenzhen Mangrove Wetlands Conservation Foundation | Shenzhen, CH | Implementing the project "protected area for public welfare in wuyuanhe national wetland park of haikou city". | $20,833 |
| China Institute of Green Carbon | Beijing, CH | Develop the green voluntary carbon emisison reduction system (gver) and related methodologies, research, and explore biodiversity credit… | $20,000 |
| Duke Kunshan University | Kunshan, CH | Implementation on the promoting bird-friendly urban development project. | $11,111 |
| University of California Merced | Merced, CA | Leadership training program for national parks | $11,000 |
| Shenzhen Mangrove Wetlands Conservation Foundation | Shenzhen, CH | For organizing the symposium on cities and biodiversity: aligning cities with the global biodiversity framework in shenzhen. | $2,797 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaaf Partnership Secretariat | Incheon, | Pi's voluntary contribution of $4,000 tp eaaf partnership secretariat as a partner of the partnership. | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $93,831 | 7 |
| 2023 | $23,820 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523169349101532
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-2430087
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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