Paulus Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 20-0351925

Foundation Overview

Based in Mount Vernon, WA, Paulus Family Foundation has awarded 107 grants totaling $13,192,961 to organizations in California, Oregon and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $22 to $2,000,000, with a median award of $100,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$13,192,961
Total Assets
$7,628,567
Median Grant (all grants)
$100,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
14
Median Grant
$100,000
% Median Grant Growth
+33% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 7%

1 of 14 recipients (7%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
California

61% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 7 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in San Diego (51%), La Jolla (12%), Rancho Santa Fe (11%).

Funding Trajectory
-71%

Declining funding trend with 71% decrease over 6 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
Healthcare + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on healthcare (38%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Paulus Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Angel Flight West $100,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Deliver Health And Hope Using Donated Flights To Serve Those With Healthcare Of Other Compelling Human Needs. 2023
Aopa Foundation $10,000 Frederick, MD, US To Improve Aviation Safety, Preserve And Improve Community Airports, 2023
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Skagit County $75,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Offering Trained Staff Who Guide, Coach, And Motivate Kids To Be Successful. 2023
Helen Woodward Animal Center $50,000 Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US Educate The Public On Care And Training Of Animals, Operate Pet Adoption Programs And Veterinary Hospital. 2023
Kids Chance Of Oregon $25,000 Lake Oswego, OR, US Provide 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. 2023
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of San Diego $100,000 San Diego, CA, US Provide A "Home-away-from-home" For Families With Children Being Treated For Serious, Often Life-threatening Conditions At Local Hospitals 2023
San Diego Canyonlands $150,000 San Diego, CA, US Protection And Restoration Of Natural Canyons Habitat 2023
Sharp Health Care Foundation $100,000 San Diego, CA, US Provide Medical Services, Clinical Research And Health Education 2023
Skagit Community Foundation $250,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Promote Philanthropy And Positive Change In The Community 2023
Thrive Animal Rescue $50,000 San Diego, CA, US Rescue Family Friendly Dogs From Abandonment And Shelters And Place Them In Loving Forever Homes 2023
Trout Unlimited Inc $50,000 Arlington, VA, US Working For The Conservation Of Freshwater Streams, Rivers. 2023
Uc San Diego Foundation $125,000 La Jolla, CA, US General Support For The Center For Academic Research And Training In Anthropogeny (Carta) 2023
Wild Salmon Center - The Stronghold Fund $100,000 Portland, OR, US Support Ongoing Conservation Work Of Wild Salmon Ecosystems Throughout The Pacific Rim. 2023
Wild Salmon River Expeditions $100,000 Edmonds, WA, US Fighting For The Protection Of Wild Pacific Anadromous Fish Populations 2023
Angel Flight West $100,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Deliver Health And Hope Using Donated Flights To Serve Those With Healthcare Of Other Compelling Human Needs. 2022
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Skagit County $50,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Offering Trained Staff Who Guide, Coach, And Motivate Kids To Be Successful. 2022
Burundi Friends International $75,000 San Diego, CA, US Fighting Poverty And Educating Youth In Burundi, Africa 2022
Helen Woodward Animal Center $50,000 Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US Educate The Public On Care And Training Of Animals, Operate Pet Adoption Programs And Veterinary Hospital. 2022
Kids Chance Of Oregon $25,000 Lake Oswego, OR, US Provide 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. 2022
Mercy Corps $35,000 Prescot, AZ, US Alleviate Suffering, Poverty And Oppression By Helping People Build Secure, Productive And Just Communities In Over 40 Plus Countries 2022
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of San Diego $100,000 San Diego, CA, US Provide A "Home-away-from-home" For Families With Children Being Treated For Serious, Often Life-threatening Conditions At Local Hospitals 2022
San Diego Canyonlands $150,000 San Diego, CA, US Protection And Restoration Of Natural Canyons Habitat 2022
Sharp Health Care Foundation $100,000 San Diego, CA, US Provide Medical Services, Clinical Research And Health Education 2022
Silver Age Yoga $10,000 Del Mar, CA, US Provide Health-enhancing, Life-enriching Yoga Classes To Underserved Seniors. 2022
Skagit Community Foundation $250,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Promote Philanthropy And Positive Change In The Community 2022
Southern California Equestrian Sports $50,000 Redlands, CA, US Helping Equestrian Riders And Organizers 2022
Thrive Animal Rescue $50,000 San Diego, CA, US Rescue Family Friendly Dogs From Abandonment And Shelters And Place Them In Loving Forever Homes 2022
Trout Unlimited Inc $50,000 Arlington, VA, US Working For The Conservation Of Freshwater Streams, Rivers. 2022
Uc San Diego Foundation $125,000 La Jolla, CA, US Enhancing The Margin Of Excellence At Uc San Diego By Supporting Research, Teaching And Public Service. 2022
Wild Salmon Center - The Stronghold Fund $100,000 Portland, OR, US Support Ongoing Conservation Work Of Wild Salmon Ecosystems Throughout The Pacific Rim. 2022
Wild Salmon River Expeditions $100,000 Edmonds, WA, US Fighting For The Protection Of Wild Pacific Anadromous Fish Populations 2022
Angel Flight West $100,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Deliver Health And Hope Using Donated Flights To Serve Those With Healthcare Of Other Compelling Human Needs. 2022
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Skagit County $50,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Offering Trained Staff Who Guide, Coach, And Motivate Kids To Be Successful. 2022
Burundi Friends International $75,000 San Diego, CA, US Fighting Poverty And Educating Youth In Burundi, Africa 2022
Helen Woodward Animal Center $50,000 Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US Educate The Public On Care And Training Of Animals, Operate Pet Adoption Programs And Veterinary Hospital. 2022
Kids Chance Of Oregon $25,000 Lake Oswego, OR, US Provide 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. 2022
Mercy Corps $35,000 Prescot, AZ, US Alleviate Suffering, Poverty And Oppression By Helping People Build Secure, Productive And Just Communities In Over 40 Plus Countries 2022
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of San Diego $100,000 San Diego, CA, US Provide A "Home-away-from-home" For Families With Children Being Treated For Serious, Often Life-threatening Conditions At Local Hospitals 2022
San Diego Canyonlands $150,000 San Diego, CA, US Protection And Restoration Of Natural Canyons Habitat 2022
Sharp Health Care Foundation $100,000 San Diego, CA, US Provide Medical Services, Clinical Research And Health Education 2022
Silver Age Yoga $10,000 Del Mar, CA, US Provide Health-enhancing, Life-enriching Yoga Classes To Underserved Seniors. 2022
Skagit Community Foundation $250,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Promote Philanthropy And Positive Change In The Community 2022
Southern California Equestrian Sports $50,000 Redlands, CA, US Helping Equestrian Riders And Organizers 2022
Thrive Animal Rescue $50,000 San Diego, CA, US Rescue Family Friendly Dogs From Abandonment And Shelters And Place Them In Loving Forever Homes 2022
Trout Unlimited Inc $50,000 Arlington, VA, US Working For The Conservation Of Freshwater Streams, Rivers. 2022
Uc San Diego Foundation $125,000 La Jolla, CA, US Enhancing The Margin Of Excellence At Uc San Diego By Supporting Research, Teaching And Public Service. 2022
Wild Salmon Center - The Stronghold Fund $100,000 Portland, OR, US Support Ongoing Conservation Work Of Wild Salmon Ecosystems Throughout The Pacific Rim. 2022
Wild Salmon River Expeditions $100,000 Edmonds, WA, US Fighting For The Protection Of Wild Pacific Anadromous Fish Populations 2022
Angel Flight West $100,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Deliver Health And Hope Using Donated Flights To Serve Those With Healthcare Of Other Compelling Human Needs. 2022
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Skagit County $50,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Offering Trained Staff Who Guide, Coach, And Motivate Kids To Be Successful. 2022
Burundi Friends International $75,000 San Diego, CA, US Fighting Poverty And Educating Youth In Burundi, Africa 2022
Helen Woodward Animal Center $50,000 Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US Educate The Public On Care And Training Of Animals, Operate Pet Adoption Programs And Veterinary Hospital. 2022
Kids Chance Of Oregon $25,000 Lake Oswego, OR, US Provide 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. 2022
Mercy Corps $35,000 Prescot, AZ, US Alleviate Suffering, Poverty And Oppression By Helping People Build Secure, Productive And Just Communities In Over 40 Plus Countries 2022
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of San Diego $100,000 San Diego, CA, US Provide A "Home-away-from-home" For Families With Children Being Treated For Serious, Often Life-threatening Conditions At Local Hospitals 2022
San Diego Canyonlands $150,000 San Diego, CA, US Protection And Restoration Of Natural Canyons Habitat 2022
Sharp Health Care Foundation $100,000 San Diego, CA, US Provide Medical Services, Clinical Research And Health Education 2022
Silver Age Yoga $10,000 Del Mar, CA, US Provide Health-enhancing, Life-enriching Yoga Classes To Underserved Seniors. 2022
Skagit Community Foundation $250,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Promote Philanthropy And Positive Change In The Community 2022
Southern California Equestrian Sports $50,000 Redlands, CA, US Helping Equestrian Riders And Organizers 2022
Thrive Animal Rescue $50,000 San Diego, CA, US Rescue Family Friendly Dogs From Abandonment And Shelters And Place Them In Loving Forever Homes 2022
Trout Unlimited Inc $50,000 Arlington, VA, US Working For The Conservation Of Freshwater Streams, Rivers. 2022
Uc San Diego Foundation $125,000 La Jolla, CA, US Enhancing The Margin Of Excellence At Uc San Diego By Supporting Research, Teaching And Public Service. 2022
Wild Salmon Center - The Stronghold Fund $100,000 Portland, OR, US Support Ongoing Conservation Work Of Wild Salmon Ecosystems Throughout The Pacific Rim. 2022
Wild Salmon River Expeditions $100,000 Edmonds, WA, US Fighting For The Protection Of Wild Pacific Anadromous Fish Populations 2022
Angel Flight West $100,000 Santa Monica, CA, US Deliver Health And Hope Using Donated Flights To Serve Those With Healthcare Of Other Compelling Human Needs. 2021
Burundi Friends International $100,000 San Diego, CA, US Fighting Poverty And Educating Youth In Burundi, Africa 2021
Helen Woodward Animal Center $50,000 Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US Educate The Public On Care And Training Of Animals, Operate Pet Adoption Programs And Veterinary Hospital. 2021
Kids Chance Of Oregon $25,000 Lake Oswego, OR, US Provide 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. 2021
Metrowest Foundation $25,000 Natick, MA, US Serve As A Resource For Local Nonprofit Organizations, And Enhance The Quality Of Life For All Of Our Residents 2021
San Diego Canyonlands $150,000 San Diego, CA, US Protection And Restoration Of Natural Canyons Habitat 2021
Sharp Health Care Foundation $100,000 San Diego, CA, US Provide Medical Services, Clinical Research And Health Education 2021
Silver Age Yoga $10,000 Del Mar, CA, US Provide Health-enhancing, Life-enriching Yoga Classes To Underserved Seniors. 2021
Skagit Community Foundation $250,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Promote Philanthropy And Positive Change In The Community 2021
Thrive Animal Rescue $50,000 San Diego, CA, US Rescue Family Friendly Dogs From Abandonment And Shelters And Place Them In Loving Forever Homes 2021
Uc San Diego Foundation $125,000 La Jolla, CA, US Enhancing The Margin Of Excellence At Uc San Diego By Supporting Research, Teaching And Public Service. 2021
Wild Salmon Center - The Stronghold Fund $100,000 Portland, OR, US Support Ongoing Conservation Work Of Wild Salmon Ecosystems Throughout The Pacific Rim. 2021
Burundi Friends International $62,500 San Diego, CA, US Fighting Poverty And Educating Youth In Burundi, Africa 2020
Helen Woodward Animal Center $47,000 Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US Educate The Public On Care And Training Of Animals, Operate Pet Adoption Programs And Veterinary Hospital. 2020
Kids Chance Of Oregon $50,000 Lake Oswego, OR, US Provide 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. 2020
San Diego Canyonlands $100,382 San Diego, CA, US Protection And Restoration Of Natural Canyons Habitat 2020
Sharp Health Care Foundation $100,000 San Diego, CA, US Provide Medical Services, Clinical Research And Health Education 2020
Silver Age Yoga $10,000 Del Mar, CA, US Provide Health-enhancing, Life-enriching Yoga Classes To Underserved Seniors. 2020
Skagit Community Foundation $250,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Promote Philanthropy And Positive Change In The Community 2020
Thrive Animal Rescue $50,000 San Diego, CA, US To Rescue Family Friendly Dogs From Abandonment And Shelters And Place Them In Loving Forever Homes 2020
Uc San Diego Foundation $125,000 La Jolla, CA, US Enhancing The Margin Of Excellence At Uc San Diego By Supporting Research, Teaching And Public Service. 2020
Wild Salmon Center - The Stronghold Fund $150,000 Portland, OR, US To Support Ongoing Conservation Work Of Wild Salmon Ecosystems Throughout The Pacific Rim. 2020
Burundi Friends International $225,000 San Diego, CA, US Fighting Poverty And Educating Youth In Burundi, Africa 2018
From Passthroughs $22 Bow, WA, US From Passthroughs 2018
San Diego Canyonlands $164,167 San Diego, CA, US Protection And Restoration Of Natural Canyons Habitat 2018
Silver Age Yoga Community Outreach Inc $10,000 Del Mar, CA, US Health Enriching Classes For Seniors 2018
Uc San Diego Foundation $125,000 La Jolla, CA, US Enhancing The Margin Of Excellence At Uc San Diego 2018
Helen Woodward Animal Center $200,000 Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US Provides Educational And Therapeutic Programs For People, As Well As Humane Care And Adoption For Homeless Animals. 2018
Kids Chance Of Oregon $25,000 Lake Oswego, OR, US Provide Financial Support To Further The Education Of The Children Of Oregon Workers Who Have Been Severely Injured, Totally Disabled Or Killed As A Result Of Work Related Injuries Or Occupational Diseases. 2018
Skagit Community Foundation $100,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Promote Philantropy And Positive Change In The Community 2018
Sharp Health Care Foudnation $100,000 San Diego, CA, US Provide Medical Services, Clinical Research And Health Education 2018
The Stronghold Fund $200,000 Portland, OR, US Support Partner-based Conservation Initiatives Throughout The Pacific Whose Mission Will Be To Preserve The Wild Salmon, Steelhead, And Trout Rivers. 2018
Burundi Friends International $170,000 San Diego, CA, US Fighting Poverty And Educating Youth In Burundi, Africa 2017
From Passthroughs $40 Bow, WA, US From Passthroughs 2017
San Diego Canyonlands $78,850 San Diego, CA, US Protection And Restoration Of Natural Canyons Habitat 2017
Silver Age Yoga Community Outreach Inc $10,000 Del Mar, CA, US Health Enriching Classes For Seniors 2017
Uc San Diego Foundation $1,100,000 La Jolla, CA, US Enhancing The Margin Of Excellence At Uc San Diego 2017
Mayo Foundation $2,000,000 Rochester, MN, US Medical Education And Research 2017
Mercy Corps Northwest $50,000 Portland, OR, US Economic And Community Development In Low-income Neighborhoods 2017
Red Bucket Equine Rescue $10,000 Chino Hills, CA, US Rescue And Rehabilitation Of Horses In Need 2017
Salvation Army $1,000,000 Long Beach, CA, US Fight Hunger, Housing And Rehabilitation Services, Emergency Response Support, Youth Support 2017
Thrive Animal Rescue $50,000 San Diego, CA, US Humane Care Of Animals In Need 2017

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Paulus Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 20-0351925
Website N/A
Address 227 FREEWAY DRIVE SUITE B Mount Vernon, WA 98273-0000

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Paulus Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President C Michelle Paulus
Vice President Andrew E Beldin
Secretary Lia G Beldin
Vice President Ana Sophia Augustenborg

Forms 990-PF

IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.

Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.