Carol Paulson Private Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Carol Paulson Private Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$25,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$586,684
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $19,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,700 | 1 | $510,372 |
| 2024 | $19,000 | 2 | $542,216 |
| 2025 | $25,000 | 1 | $586,684 |
How to apply
Carol Paulson Private Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Carol Paulson Private Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opera Roanoke | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher Desimone
Questions people ask
Does Carol Paulson Private Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carol Paulson Private Foundation give?
$25,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Carol Paulson Private Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christopher Desimone (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does Carol Paulson Private Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.