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 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
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
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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