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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 20-0351925

Paulus Family Foundation

A private foundation in Mount Vernon, WA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 14 grants and $1.3 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,345,000

    Grants listed
    14
    Assets, end of year
    $7,250,955

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,285,000

    Grants listed
    14
    Assets, end of year
    $7,628,567

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,420,000

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $7,624,296

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,085,000

    Grants listed
    12
    Assets, end of year
    $11,293,638

  • Tax year 2020

    $944,882

    Grants listed
    10
    Assets, end of year
    $9,282,399

  • Tax year 2019

    $854,537

    Grants listed
    11
    Assets, end of year
    $10,491,543

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,149,189

    Grants listed
    10
    Assets, end of year
    $9,943,017

Grants paid in 2024

14 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. The Skagit Community FoundationMount Vernon, WA

    Promote philanthropy and positive change in the community

    $250,000
  2. San Diego Canyonlands IncSan Diego, CA

    Protection and restoration of natural canyons habitat

    $150,000
  3. UC San Diego FoundationLa Jolla, CA

    General support for the center for academic research and training in anthropogeny (carta)

    $125,000
  4. Angel Flight WestSanta Monica, CA

    Deliver health and hope using donated flights to serve those with healthcare or other compelling human needs

    $100,000
  5. Ronald McDonald House Charities of San DiegoSan Diego, CA

    Provide a "home-away-from-home" for families with children being treated for serious, often life-threatening conditions at local hospitals

    $100,000
  6. Wild Salmon CenterPortland, OR

    Protect and restore populations of salmon and steelhead in the columbia and snake river basin and the marine waters of the pacific northwest

    $100,000
  7. Trout Unlimited IncArlington, VA

    Conserve, protect and restore north america's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds

    $100,000
  8. The Stronghold FundPortland, OR

    Support ongoing conservation work of wild salmon ecosystems throughout the pacific rim

    $100,000
  9. Wild Salmon River Expeditions (the Conservation Angler)Edmonds, WA

    Fighting for the protection of wild pacific anadromous fish populations

    $100,000
  10. Boys and Girls Clubs of Skagit CountyMount Vernon, WA

    Enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens

    $75,000
  11. Helen Woodward Animal CenterRcho Santa Fe, CA

    Educate the public on care and training of animals, operate pet adoption programs and veterinary hospital

    $50,000
  12. Thrive Animal Rescue IncSan Diego, CA

    Rescue family-friendly dogs from abandonment and shelters and place them in loving forever homes

    $50,000
  13. Kids Chance of Oregon IncLake Oswego, OR

    Provide financial support to further the education of the children of oregon workers who have been severely disabled or killed as a result of work related injuries or occupational diseases

    $25,000
  14. The Aopa Foundation IncFrederick, MD

    Promote, advance and encourage aviation and airport safety and security

    $20,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Animals5 grants $400,00035% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $275,00024% of the total
  3. Environment1 grant $150,00013% of the total
  4. Education1 grant $125,00011% of the total
  5. Health1 grant $100,0009% of the total
  6. Youth development1 grant $75,0007% of the total
  7. 1 other causes1 grant $20,0002% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California6 grants $575,000
  2. Washington3 grants $425,000
  3. Oregon3 grants $225,000
  4. Virginia1 grant $100,000
  5. Maryland1 grant $20,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • C Michelle PaulusPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Andrew E BeldinCO-VICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Ana Sophia AugustenborgCO-VICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Lia G BeldinSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0

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