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The Paulus Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding efforts primarily in California, Washington, and Oregon, having disbursed a total of $1.3 million across 25 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Mayo Foundation
$2M
16%

UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION
$1.9M
15%

THE SKAGIT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$1.4M
11%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$78.9K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PAULUS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. PAULUS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PAULUS FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
PAULUS FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Washington, and Oregon. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are PAULUS FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PAULUS FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PAULUS FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, PAULUS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PAULUS FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, PAULUS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include Mayo Foundation, UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION, and THE SKAGIT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PAULUS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
PAULUS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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