The Paulea Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Paulea Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $50,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $8,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$50,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $50,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,000 | 9 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 9 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William A Paulea II 5136 Tangle Lane, Houston, TX 77056 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 278-9477 |
| What to submit | For other section 501(c)(3) organizations, no specific form. For individuals requesting financial assistance or a scholarship, the foundation has a preprinted form that the applicant must complete |
What The Paulea Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 7 | $40,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Food Bank | To fund general operating activities | $8,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | To fund general operating activities | $7,000 |
| Camp Aranzazu | To fund general operating activities | $5,000 |
| Cole Gordon Helping Hands | To fund general operating activities | $5,000 |
| Covenant House | To fund general operating activities | $5,000 |
| Life House | To fund general operating activities | $5,000 |
| Star of Hope | To fund general operating activities | $5,000 |
| The Montrose Center | To fund general operating activities | $5,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers | To fund general operating activities | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine Paulea
- Alexander Joseph Paulea
- Lisa Paulea Windell
Questions people ask
Does The Paulea Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Paulea Family Foundation give?
$50,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Paulea Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Katherine Paulea (Treasurer), Alexander Joseph Paulea (Vice President/Secretary) and Lisa Paulea Windell (Chairman/President).
What does The Paulea Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.