The Paulus Foundation Incorporated
Accepts applications
The Paulus Foundation Incorporated is a private foundation in West Linn, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $75,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$75,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $100,000 the year before.
20% 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 | $95,000 | 8 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 8 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $75,000 | 7 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sophie J Alweis 21447 Waterford Place, West Linn, OR 97068 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 313-5334 |
| What to submit | Letter with background, purpose, specific need, and amount of request. Attach 501(c)(3) clearance. |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 4 | $35,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General fund | $15,000 |
| Amigos of Costa Rica | General fund | $15,000 |
| Peta | General fund | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Oregon | General fund | $10,000 |
| Food for Lane County | General fund | $10,000 |
| Volunteers of America Oregon | General fund | $10,000 |
| Individual | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sophie J Alweis
- Lance Grebner
Questions people ask
Does The Paulus Foundation Incorporated accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Paulus Foundation Incorporated give?
$75,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Paulus Foundation Incorporated?
Its 2025 filing lists Sophie J Alweis (President) and Lance Grebner (Vice President).