Funding search · EIN 263922995 · West Palm Beach, FL

Paulson Family Foundation

Name: Paulson Family Foundation grants, 2022–2024
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License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

138
grants reported: $140.7M
total given: 2022–2024
filing years: $50,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

research education educate people promote community jewish through

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

Where the money goes

Elite university endowments and business-school support, chiefly Harvard
Jewish institutions, Israel advocacy, and antisemitism education
Free-market policy think tanks in New York and California
Art museums and performing arts, New York, Palm Beach, Puerto Rico
Disease-specific research foundations: prostate, breast, depression, Alzheimer's
K-12 school choice and college-access programs for underserved students

Typical grant

Median grant is $50,000, with the middle half between roughly $30,000 and $179,000. The enormous checks go to institutions with a personal tie to the donor: $50 million to Harvard College in 2023, $5.5 million to American Friends of the Hebrew University, $5 million to Tel Aviv Museum of Art, $2 million a year to the Manhattan Institute. Most of the rest is repeat annual giving at stable amounts, with the same names appearing in both 2023 and 2024 (Prostate Cancer Foundation, UJA Federation, Success Academy, Central Park Conservancy, Hope for Depression, Princess Grace, Peconic Land Trust).

Their words

Phrases from their own grant descriptions, worth speaking back to them.

“"to support the development of new ideas that foster greater economic choice and individual responsibility"”
“"to educate the citizens and citizen-leaders for our society"”
“"personal and economic liberty, free enterprise and limited government"”
“"to help sustain the Museum's programming, conservation, and research"”
“"to provide students of all background with high quality education"”

Positioning adjacent work

Tie research to "economic choice and individual responsibility" framing if the work touches markets, schools, or governance.
For medical science, mirror their named-disease pattern: prostate, breast, depression, Alzheimer's, blood cancers. Ask $50,000 to $200,000.
Emphasize faculty recruitment, scholarships, and fellowships. Those are the terms attached to their largest university gift.
Note any Israel, Jewish education, or antisemitism-education dimension; that theme recurs across every giving year.

Worth knowing: Giving is heavily concentrated in New York City with satellite clusters in Palm Beach, Southampton, and Puerto Rico, and a handful of recipients absorb nearly all the dollars: Harvard, Hebrew University, Tel Aviv Museum, and the Manhattan Institute account for the large majority of the $140 million. The pattern reads as personal and relationship-driven, with donor-affiliated entities like the John Paulson Campus for Jewish Life and Harvard Business School on the list, so a cold approach without a connection is unlikely to move.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

President & Fellows of Harvard College2 grants · $90.0M
American Friends of the Hebrew University2 grants · $10.5M
New York University1 grant · $7.5M
Tel Aviv Museum of Art'S American Friends1 grant · $5.0M
Tel Aviv Museum'S American Friends1 grant · $5.0M
Manhattan Institute for Policy Research2 grants · $4.0M
The Cathedral Church of St John the Divine1 grant · $2.5M
Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream3 grants · $2.5M
Manhattan Institute1 grant · $2.0M
Council On Foreign Relations1 grant · $1.0M

Giving over time

$67.5M

2022

$66.6M

2023

$6.6M

2024

Grant history

The 100 largest of 138 grants.

$50.0M
President & Fellows of Harvard College · Cambridge, MA · 2023
To support the mission of harvard to educate the citizens and citizen-leaders for our society.
$40.0M
President & Fellows of Harvard College · Cambridge, MA · 2022
To support the mission of harvard to educate the citizens and citizen-leaders for our society.
$7.5M
New York University · New York, NY · 2022
To support new york university and their mission relating to education.
$5.5M
American Friends of the Hebrew University · New York, NY · 2023
To help attract and retain outstanding faculty, build teaching and research facilities, and provide scholarships and fellowships to israel's next generation of leaders
$5.0M
Tel Aviv Museum of Art'S American Friends · New York, NY · 2023
To help sustain the museum's programming, conservation, and research.
$5.0M
American Friends of the Hebrew University · New York, NY · 2022
To help attract and retain outstanding faculty, build teaching and research facilities, and provide scholarships and fellowships to israel's next generation of leaders
$5.0M
Tel Aviv Museum'S American Friends · New York, NY · 2022
To help sustain the museum's programming, conservation, and research.
$2.5M
The Cathedral Church of St John the Divine · New York, NY · 2022
To provide meals for the hungry, clothing and essential household goods for the housing insecure, affordable pre-school, after-school and summer camp programs, music and arts, and virtual and in-person worship and pasto… read allTo provide meals for the hungry, clothing and essential household goods for the housing insecure, affordable pre-school, after-school and summer camp programs, music and arts, and virtual and in-person worship and pastoral care. less
$2.0M
Manhattan Institute · New York, NY · 2024
To support the development of new ideas that foster greater economic choice and individual responsibility.
$2.0M
Manhattan Institute for Policy Research · New York, NY · 2023
To support the development of new ideas that foster greater economic choice and individual responsibility.
$2.0M
Manhattan Institute for Policy Research · New York, NY · 2022
To support the development of new ideas that foster greater economic choice and individual responsibility.
$1.0M
Council On Foreign Relations · New York, NY · 2022
To support ongoing activities for the think-tank including research and analysis.
$1.0M
Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream · Santa Monica, CA · 2022
To support people with a dream, the drive to achieve it, by providing the opportunity to make it come true through good health, good eduction and an economic system that works for all
$750,000
Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream · Santa Monica, CA · 2024
To support people with a dream, the drive to achieve it, by providing the opportunity to make it come true through good health, good education and an economic system that works for all
$750,000
Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream · Santa Monica, CA · 2023
To support people with a dream, the drive to achieve it, by providing the opportunity to make it come true through good health, good eduction and an economic system that works for all
$700,000
Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach · Palm Beach, FL · 2024
To protect and celebrate the architectural, botanical, and cultural heritage of palm beach
$500,000
The Uja Federation · New York, NY · 2024
To feed the hungry, enhance mental health services, and sustain Jewish institutions
$500,000
Parents Defending Education · Arlington, VA · 2022
To promote the organization's goal of restoring a healthy, non-political education for kids
$275,000
New York City Ballet · New York, NY · 2023
To promote the art of ballet
$260,000
Success Academy Charter Schools · New York, NY · 2023
To provide students of all background with high quality education.
$250,000
Success Academy Charter Schools · New York, NY · 2024
To provide students of all background with high quality education.
$250,000
The Uja Federation · New York, NY · 2023
To feed the hungry, enhance mental health services, and sustain jewish institutions.
$250,000
Success Academy Charter Schools · New York, NY · 2022
To provide students of all background with high quality education.
$250,000
The Uja Federation · New York, NY · 2022
To feed the hungry, enhance mental health services, and sustain jewish institutions.
$242,200
Princess Grace Foundation- USA · New York, NY · 2024
To elevate extraordinary emerging artists in theater, dance, and film via awards in the form of grants, scholarships, and fellowships.
$225,000
Central Park Conservancy · New York, NY · 2022
To preserve and celebrate central park as a sanctuary from the pace and pressures of city life, enhancing the enjoyment and wellbeing of all.
$220,000
Fund for Public Schools · New York, NY · 2022
Support some of the most innovative programs in 3k-12 education
$200,000
Harvard University Business School · Boston, MA · 2024
To support the mission of harvard to educate the citizens and citizen-leaders for our society.
$200,000
Harvard University Business School · Cambridge, MA · 2023
To support the mission of harvard to educate the citizens and citizen-leaders for our society.
$200,000
Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach · Palm Beach, FL · 2023
To protect and celebrate the architectural, botanical, and cultural heritage of palm beach
$200,000
Prostate Cancer Foundation · Santa Monica, CA · 2023
To support the foundation's efforts in cancer research.
$200,000
Harvard University Business School · Cambridge, MA · 2022
To support the mission of harvard to educate the citizens and citizen-leaders for our society.
$200,000
Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach · Palm Beach, FL · 2022
To protect and celebrate the architectural, botanical, and cultural heritage of palm beach
$200,000
Prostate Cancer Foundation · Santa Monica, CA · 2022
To support the foundation's efforts in cancer research.
$185,000
John Paulson Campus for Jewish Life · Miami Beach, FL · 2024
To provide the education and means to promote Jewish awareness, knowledge and practice.
$160,000
Horace Mann School · Bronx, NY · 2022
To educate capable young minds in socially significant ways.
$156,000
Chabad House in Miami Beach · Miami Beach, FL · 2023
To support programs, activities, and services for the local jewish community and tourists.
$150,000
Prostate Cancer Foundation · Santa Monica, CA · 2024
To support the foundation's efforts in cancer research.
$146,500
Lang Lang Int'L Music Foundation · New York, NY · 2022
To educate, inspire, and motivate the next generation of music lovers and performers
$134,400
Horace Mann School · Bronx, NY · 2023
To educate capable young minds in socially significant ways.
$120,000
Chabad House · Brooklyn, NY · 2022
To support programs, activities, and services for the local jewish community and tourists.
$110,000
Fund for Public Schools · New York, NY · 2024
To support some of the most innovative programs in 3K-12 education
$110,000
Fund for Public Schools · New York, NY · 2023
Support some of the most innovative programs in 3k-12 education
$109,828
Tel Aviv Museum of Art American Friends · New York, NY · 2024
To help sustain the Museum's programming, conservation, and research.
$108,000
Central Park Conservancy · New York, NY · 2023
To preserve and celebrate central park as a sanctuary from the pace and pressures of city life, enhancing the enjoyment and wellbeing of all.
$100,000
American Jewish Committee · New York, NY · 2024
To enhance the well-being of Jewish people and Israel.
$100,000
Gabrielle'S Angel Foundation · New York, NY · 2024
To fund research to improve the efficacy of cancer treatments.
$100,000
Museo De Arte De Ponce · 2024
To connect the community with Western art and its makers, from the 14th century to the present.
$100,000
American Jewish Committee · New York, NY · 2023
To advocate for the jewish people and israel. Defending democractic values for all.
$100,000
Fondazione Casa Natale Di Enzo Ferrari Museo · Englewood Cliffs, NJ · 2023
To promote the modena region's motoring tradition and create a museum dedicated to enzo ferrari in modena.
$100,000
Jewish Agency for Israel - Victims of Terror · New York, NY · 2023
To aid those in dire need.
$100,000
Museo De Arte De Ponce · Ponce, PR · 2023
Through access to art-based experiences, the museo de arte de ponce pursues to promote discovery, stimulate curiosity, and foster dialogue to enhance the life of its community.
$93,000
New York City Ballet · New York, NY · 2022
To promote the art of ballet
$83,333
Gabrielle'S Angel Foundation · New York, NY · 2023
To fund research to improve the efficacy of cancer treatments.
$83,333
Gabrielle'S Angel Foundation · New York, NY · 2022
To fund research to improve the efficacy of cancer treatments.
$75,000
Southampton Hospital Foundation · Southampton, NY · 2023
To provide healthcare servicecs and expand clinical programs to meet the needs of the community
$70,000
Hope for Depression Research Foundation · New York, NY · 2024
To help the foundation fund depression research.
$67,835
The Metropolitan Museum of Art · New York, NY · 2023
To help sustain the museum's programming, conservation, and research.
$62,534
Lang Lang International Music Foundation · Clffside Park, NJ · 2023
To educate, inspire, and motivate the next generation of music lovers and performers
$57,707
The Metropolitan Museum of Art · New York, NY · 2022
To help sustain the museum's programming, conservation, and research.
$57,500
The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center · New York, NY · 2023
To provide compassionate and collaborative care to companion animals and to lead the advancement of vetinary medicine through clinical research and education.
$55,000
Glades Academy Foundation · West Palm Beach, FL · 2024
To promote quality public school education in Florida
$55,000
Aspen Music Festival and School · Aspen, CO · 2022
To ensure the well-being of classical music education and performance.
$50,000
Alzheimer'S Drug Discovery Foundation · New York, NY · 2024
To rapidly accelerate the development of drugs to prevent, treat and cure Alzheimer's disease.
$50,000
Breast Cancer Research Foundation · New York, NY · 2024
To help prevent and cure breast cancer by advancing the world's most promising research
$50,000
Center for Excellence in Education · McLean, VA · 2024
To support the Center in seeking high achieving high school and university students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds to further develop their mathematical and scientific skills
$50,000
Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education · Brooklyn, NY · 2024
To support the mission of enhancing and enriching the quality of Jewish education across the United States
$50,000
Central Park Conservancy · New York, NY · 2024
To support the preservation and celebrate Central Park as a sanctuary from the pace and pressures of city life, enhancing the enjoyment and wellbeing of all
$50,000
Greater New York Council Scouting America · New York, NY · 2024
To build programs that help young people develop and live better lives.
$50,000
Lake Agawam Conservancy · Southampton, NY · 2024
To cleanse and preserve Lake Agawam and its surrounding ecosystem for the sake of public health and civic enjoyment of a shared natural resource.
$50,000
Museo De Arte De Puerto Rico · San Juan, PR · 2024
To operate an art museum that promotes the knowledge and appreciation of the visual arts in puerto rico
$50,000
Standwithus · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
To educate about israel and fight rising antisemitism
$50,000
The Hoover Institution · Stanford, CA · 2024
To promote personal and economic liberty, free enterprise and limited government.
$50,000
Center for Initiatives in Jewish Education · Brooklyn, NY · 2023
The center for initiatives in jewish education (cije) organization founded in 2001 to enhance and enrich the quality of jewish education throughout the united states.
$50,000
Dormition of the Virgin Mary · Southampton, NY · 2023
Orthodox christian community located in southampton, new york.
$50,000
Greater Ny Councils Boy Scouts of America · New York, NY · 2023
The greater new york councils (gnyc) is a local council of the boy scouts of america that serves the new york city area.
$50,000
Princess Grace Foundation- USA · New York, NY · 2023
To elevate extraordinary emerging artists in theater, dance, and film via awards in the form of grants, scholarships, and fellowships.
$50,000
St James Church · New York, NY · 2023
To promote the preservation of the church
$50,000
Stand With US · New York, NY · 2023
To inspire and educate people of all ages and backgrounds to fight antisemitism
$50,000
92nd Street Y · New York, NY · 2022
To assist in the promoting of civic life within the context of jewish values and american pluralism.
$50,000
American Federation for Children Growth Fund · Columbia, MD · 2022
To supports the creation and expansion of school voucher, corporate tax credit, and other school choice programs
$50,000
Greater New York Councils Boy Scouts of America · New York, NY · 2022
To build programs that help young people develop and live better lives.
$50,000
Harlem Childrens Zone · New York, NY · 2022
To create life-altering opportunities throughout the neighborhood so children, families, and the community can thrive in all areas of life
$50,000
Multiplying Good · New York, NY · 2022
To support and develop youth leaders in service.
$50,000
Save Venice · New York, NY · 2022
To preserve the artistic heritage of venice, italy
$50,000
Southampton Hospital Foundation · Southampton, NY · 2022
To provide healthcare servicecs and expand clinical programs to meet the needs of the community
$50,000
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity · New York, NY · 2022
To help provide superior educational and career programs to young people from underserved and underrepresented communities.
$50,000
St James Church · New York, NY · 2022
To promote the preservation of the church
$47,500
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity · New York, NY · 2024
To help provide superior educational and career programs to young people from underserved and underrepresented communities.
$47,000
Lang Lang International Music Foundation · New York, NY · 2024
To educate, inspire, and motivate music lovers and performers.
$47,000
Princess Grace Foundation- USA · New York, NY · 2022
To elevate extraordinary emerging artists in theater, dance, and film via awards in the form of grants, scholarships, and fellowships.
$46,500
Aspen Music Festival and School · Aspen, CO · 2024
To support the Aspen Music Festival & School in its mission to bring together the finest music students, artist faculty, and world-class performers in creating transformative educational experiences
$46,500
Sponsors for Educational Opportunity · New York, NY · 2023
To help provide superior educational and career programs to young people from underserved and underrepresented communities.
$45,000
Hope for Depression Research Foundation · New York, NY · 2023
To help the foundation fund depression research.
$45,000
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts · New York, NY · 2022
To sustain, encourage, and promote the performing arts and to educate the public with relation thereto
$44,000
Save Venice · New York, NY · 2023
To preserve the artistic heritage of venice, italy
$43,000
The Southampton Hospital Foundation · Southampton, NY · 2024
To assist people in need of quality healthcare.
$43,000
Breast Cancer Research Foundation · New York, NY · 2023
Mission is to prevent and cure breast cancer by advancing the world's most promising research.
$39,000
Salient Publications · Cambridge, MA · 2024
General charitable
$36,000
Chabad of Southampton Jewish Center · Southampton, NY · 2024
To help the organization operate a religious outreach center focused on promoting and increasing understanding of Judaism and Kosher laws

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