Funding search · EIN 200351925 · Mount Vernon, WA

Paulus Family Foundation

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

45
grants reported
$4.0M
total given
2022–2024
filing years
$100,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 20222024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

pacificchildrenhealthprotectionwildworkconservationeducation

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Funding pattern

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Top recipients

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  • Skagit Community Foundation2 grants · $500,000
  • Uc San Diego Foundation3 grants · $375,000
  • Angel Flight West3 grants · $300,000
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego3 grants · $300,000
  • San Diego Canyonlands2 grants · $300,000
  • The Skagit Community Foundation1 grant · $250,000
  • Trout Unlimited3 grants · $200,000
  • Wild Salmon River Expeditions2 grants · $200,000
  • Wild Salmon Center - the Stronghold Fund2 grants · $200,000
  • Sharp Health Care Foundation2 grants · $200,000

Giving over time

$1.4M
2022
$1.3M
2023
$1.3M
2024

Grant history

All 45 reported grants, largest first.

  • $250,000

    The Skagit Community Foundation · Mount Vernon, WA · 2024

    Promote philanthropy and positive change in the community

  • $250,000

    Skagit Community Foundation · Mount Vernon, WA · 2023

    Promote philanthropy and positive change in the community

  • $250,000

    Skagit Community Foundation · Mount Vernon, WA · 2022

    Promote philanthropy and positive change in the community

  • $150,000

    San Diego Canyonlands · San Diego, CA · 2024

    Protection and restoration of natural canyons habitat

  • $150,000

    San Diego Canyonlands · San Diego, CA · 2023

    Protection and restoration of natural canyons habitat

  • $150,000

    San Diego Canyonlands · San Diego, CA · 2022

    Protection and restoration of natural canyons habitat

  • $125,000

    Uc San Diego Foundation · La Jolla, CA · 2024

    General support for the center for academic research and training in anthropogeny (carta)

  • $125,000

    Uc San Diego Foundation · La Jolla, CA · 2023

    General support for the center for academic research and training in anthropogeny (carta)

  • $125,000

    Uc San Diego Foundation · La Jolla, CA · 2022

    Enhancing the margin of excellence at uc san diego by supporting research, teaching and public service.

  • $100,000

    Angel Flight West · Santa Monica, CA · 2024

    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 · 2024

    Provide a "home-away-from-home" for families with children being treated for serious, often life-threatening conditions at local hospitals

  • $100,000

    The Stronghold Fund · Portland, OR · 2024

    Support ongoing conservation work of wild salmon ecosystems throughout the pacific rim

  • $100,000

    Trout Unlimited · Arlington, VA · 2024

    Conserve, protect and restore north america's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds

  • $100,000

    Wild Salmon Center · Portland, OR · 2024

    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

    Wild Salmon River Expeditions (the Conservation Angler) · Edmonds, WA · 2024

    Fighting for the protection of wild pacific anadromous fish populations

  • $100,000

    Angel Flight West · Santa Monica, CA · 2023

    Deliver health and hope using donated flights to serve those with healthcare of other compelling human needs.

  • $100,000

    Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego · San Diego, CA · 2023

    Provide a "home-away-from-home" for families with children being treated for serious, often life-threatening conditions at local hospitals

  • $100,000

    Sharp Health Care Foundation · San Diego, CA · 2023

    Provide medical services, clinical research and health education

  • $100,000

    Wild Salmon Center - the Stronghold Fund · Portland, OR · 2023

    Support ongoing conservation work of wild salmon ecosystems throughout the pacific rim.

  • $100,000

    Wild Salmon River Expeditions · Edmonds, WA · 2023

    Fighting for the protection of wild pacific anadromous fish populations

  • $100,000

    Angel Flight West · Santa Monica, CA · 2022

    Deliver health and hope using donated flights to serve those with healthcare of other compelling human needs.

  • $100,000

    Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego · San Diego, CA · 2022

    Provide a "home-away-from-home" for families with children being treated for serious, often life-threatening conditions at local hospitals

  • $100,000

    Sharp Health Care Foundation · San Diego, CA · 2022

    Provide medical services, clinical research and health education

  • $100,000

    Wild Salmon Center - the Stronghold Fund · Portland, OR · 2022

    Support ongoing conservation work of wild salmon ecosystems throughout the pacific rim.

  • $100,000

    Wild Salmon River Expeditions · Edmonds, WA · 2022

    Fighting for the protection of wild pacific anadromous fish populations

  • $75,000

    Boys and Girls Clubs of Skagit County · Mount Vernon, WA · 2024

    Enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens

  • $75,000

    Boys and Girls Clubs of Skagit County · Mount Vernon, WA · 2023

    Offering trained staff who guide, coach, and motivate kids to be successful.

  • $75,000

    Burundi Friends International · San Diego, CA · 2022

    Fighting poverty and educating youth in burundi, africa

  • $50,000

    Helen Woodward Animal Center · Rancho Santa Fe, CA · 2024

    Educate the public on care and training of animals, operate pet adoption programs and veterinary hospital

  • $50,000

    Thrive Animal Rescue · San Diego, CA · 2024

    Rescue family-friendly dogs from abandonment and shelters and place them in loving forever homes

  • $50,000

    Helen Woodward Animal Center · Rancho Santa Fe, CA · 2023

    Educate the public on care and training of animals, operate pet adoption programs and veterinary hospital.

  • $50,000

    Thrive Animal Rescue · San Diego, CA · 2023

    Rescue family friendly dogs from abandonment and shelters and place them in loving forever homes

  • $50,000

    Trout Unlimited · Arlington, VA · 2023

    Working for the conservation of freshwater streams, rivers.

  • $50,000

    Boys and Girls Clubs of Skagit County · Mount Vernon, WA · 2022

    Offering trained staff who guide, coach, and motivate kids to be successful.

  • $50,000

    Helen Woodward Animal Center · Rancho Santa Fe, CA · 2022

    Educate the public on care and training of animals, operate pet adoption programs and veterinary hospital.

  • $50,000

    Southern California Equestrian Sports · Redlands, CA · 2022

    Helping equestrian riders and organizers

  • $50,000

    Thrive Animal Rescue · San Diego, CA · 2022

    Rescue family friendly dogs from abandonment and shelters and place them in loving forever homes

  • $50,000

    Trout Unlimited · Arlington, VA · 2022

    Working for the conservation of freshwater streams, rivers.

  • $35,000

    Mercy Corps · Prescot, AZ · 2022

    Alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities in over 40 plus countries

  • $25,000

    Kids Chance of Oregon · Lake Oswego, OR · 2024

    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

  • $25,000

    Kids Chance of Oregon · Lake Oswego, OR · 2023

    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.

  • $25,000

    Kids Chance of Oregon · Lake Oswego, OR · 2022

    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.

  • $20,000

    The Aopa Foundation · Frederick, MD · 2024

    Promote, advance and encourage aviation and airport safety and security

  • $10,000

    Aopa Foundation · Frederick, MD · 2023

    To improve aviation safety, preserve and improve community airports,

  • $10,000

    Silver Age Yoga · Del Mar, CA · 2022

    Provide health-enhancing, life-enriching yoga classes to underserved seniors.

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