The Henry M Paulson Jr Institute
Preselected recipients only
The Henry M Paulson Jr Institute is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $76,998 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $15,556 and the largest $28,090. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$76,998
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$15,556
- Largest grant$28,090
- Assets$7.8 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $23,820 the year before.
100% of its 2024 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 | $23,820 | 2 | $12.5 million |
| 2024 | $76,998 | 6 | $7.8 million |
How to apply
The Henry M Paulson Jr Institute 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Henry M Paulson Jr Institute funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in California. It also paid $82,831 in 5 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $11,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shenzen Zhilan Foundation | Implementation of biodiversity conservation projects related to the protection of china's coastal wetland ecosystem. | $28,090 |
| Shenzhen Mangrove Wetlands Conservation Foundation | Implementing the project "protected area for public welfare in wuyuanhe national wetland park of haikou city". | $20,833 |
| China Institute of Green Carbon | Develop the green voluntary carbon emisison reduction system (gver) and related methodologies, research, and explore biodiversity credit project development and credit trading, implement gver-based biodiversity credit pilots, and scale up the application of the gver standard. | $20,000 |
| Duke Kunshan University | Implementation on the promoting bird-friendly urban development project. | $11,111 |
| University of California Merced | Leadership training program for national parks | $11,000 |
| Shenzhen Mangrove Wetlands Conservation Foundation | For organizing the symposium on cities and biodiversity: aligning cities with the global biodiversity framework in shenzhen. | $2,797 |
Officers and trustees
- Henry M Paulson Jr
- Wendy J Paulson
- Terry Robbins
- Deborah Lehr
- Kelley Folino
- Evan Feigenbaum
- Claire Buchan Parker
Questions people ask
Does The Henry M Paulson Jr Institute accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Henry M Paulson Jr Institute give?
$76,998 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $15,556.
Who runs The Henry M Paulson Jr Institute?
Its 2024 filing lists Henry M Paulson Jr (Chairman), Wendy J Paulson (Vice Chairman), Terry Robbins (Treasurer) and Deborah Lehr (Executive Director/ Vice Chairman) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Henry M Paulson Jr Institute fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, environment and conservation and education.