Paulson Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Paulson Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $86,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$86,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$710,713
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $85,500 the year before.
17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $48,900 | 16 | $637,929 |
| 2024 | $85,500 | 18 | $658,726 |
| 2025 | $86,000 | 18 | $710,713 |
How to apply
Paulson Charitable Foundation Inc 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 Paulson Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 4 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $15,000 |
| California | 2 | $10,000 |
| New York | 2 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Paws for Ability | General operations support. | $5,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | General operations support. | $5,000 |
| American Climate Partners | General operations support. | $5,000 |
| Cure Childhood Cancer | General operations support. | $5,000 |
| International Rhino Foundation | General operations support. | $5,000 |
| Lifetime Wells Vision | General operations support. | $5,000 |
| Lyon Ranch Therapy Animals | General operations support. | $5,000 |
| Orangutan Foundation International | General operations support. | $5,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | General operations support. | $5,000 |
| Save the Manatee Club | General operations support. | $5,000 |
| Schoharie Land Trust | General operations support. | $5,000 |
| The Arts Ctr in Orange | General operations support. | $5,000 |
| Virginia Voice | General operations support. | $5,000 |
| Women's World Banking Inc | General operations support. | $5,000 |
| Apopo | General operations support. | $5,000 |
| Lifetime Wells | General operations support | $5,000 |
| Palisades Village | General operations support | $5,000 |
| Charity Navigator | General operations support. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Arne Paulson
- Lilly Draney
- Andrina Lebeck
- Marie-Louise Sullivan
- Eric Paulson
Questions people ask
Does Paulson Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paulson Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$86,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Paulson Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Arne Paulson (Director), Lilly Draney (Secretary), Andrina Lebeck (Treasurer) and Marie-Louise Sullivan (President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Paulson Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and international.