Anna Paulina Foundation
The Anna Paulina Foundation is a private foundation based in Flint, Michigan. Established in 1961, it supports public charities across Michigan, with a special interest in the greater Flint community.
Anna Paulina Foundation at a glance
In short: Anna Paulina Foundation gave $2.3M across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Michigan. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,258,500
- +12.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,189
- +14.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $48,000,116
- +45.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (9 of 45, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Anna Paulina Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s statement on its 2025 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website describes an online application process, but says both 2026 cycles are complete and applications will reopen January 1, 2027. Applications submitted before that date cannot be considered.
- Review Cycle
- The website’s 2026 deadlines were April 3 for the spring round and July 31 for the fall round; both are past. It says awards for those rounds were expected in August and December 2026, respectively. The website has not provided 2027 deadlines in the supplied information.
- Deadline
- The website’s 2026 deadlines were April 3 for the spring round and July 31 for the fall round; both are past.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3400 West Bristol Road, Flint, MI 48507
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Website: https://annapaulina.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Anna Paulina Foundation
Who Anna Paulina Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Whaley Children's Center ($302K). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
216 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 188 grants of 216 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it supports public charities across Michigan, with a special interest in greater Flint. In filing year 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan; the remaining reported shares went to recipients in DC (2%), Virginia (1%), Georgia (0%), and Texas (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Anna Paulina Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 45 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $137K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $110K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 111% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $258K (2023) to $2.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whaley Children's Center Flint, MI | ILP Capacity Expansion | $302,000 |
| Food Bank of Eastern Michigan Flint, MI | Northgate Building | $300,000 |
| YWCA of Greater Flint Flint, MI | Girls Aspire Leadership | $235,000 |
| Voices for Children Advocacy Center Burton, MI | Trauma Focused Therapy | $200,000 |
| Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village Flint, MI | Antidote Studio Expansion | $150,000 |
| Active Boys in Christ Flint, MI | Summer STEM Trades Program | $150,000 |
| Carriage Town Ministries Flint, MI | Unrestricted General | $114,000 |
| Neighborhood Engagement Hub Flint, MI | Community Tool-Shed | $110,000 |
| Greater Flint Arts Council Flint, MI | Gfac Building Renovations | $100,000 |
| Shelter of Flint Flint, MI | Post Placement Assistance | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,000,116 | $17,516,798 | $2,382,835 | $2,258,500 | 45 | $2,304,461 | $2,508,739 | $2,460,418 |
| 2024 | $33,006,146 | $12,139,921 | $2,192,143 | $2,010,000 | 46 | $2,044,035 | $4,160,962 | $1,947,533 |
| 2023 | $27,886,886 | $333,846 | $357,619 | $258,450 | 25 | $288,284 | $837,072 | $1,415,228 |
| 2022 | $27,944,949 | $7,410,430 | $1,217,899 | $1,072,550 | 47 | $1,072,550 | $1,079,350 | $1,171,304 |
| 2021 | $21,752,418 | $4,345,297 | $1,505,303 | $1,426,050 | 53 | $1,426,050 | $3,821,146 | $1,208,103 |
| 2020 | $18,912,424 | $889,898 | $1,426,650 | $1,360,100 | 53 | — | $557,203 | $1,074,588 |
| 2019 | $19,449,176 | $1,926,153 | $1,238,885 | $1,189,150 | 87 | — | $1,076,304 | $1,018,447 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Anna Paulina Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.5M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s areas of interest include the arts, particularly music; youth leadership and enrichment; urban beautification; and human services for vulnerable populations. It describes its support as directed toward Michigan communities, with particular emphasis on greater Flint.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work represented among its grantees. Whaley Children’s Center says it helps children and families affected by trauma. The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan describes its work as feeding people in need and building community solutions to hunger. Active Boys in Christ says it serves Flint youth and families through skilled trades, culinary arts, STEM, and life-skills programs. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 45 grants totaling $2,258,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $302,000, with a median of $10,000. The foundation’s website gives an expected award range of $100,000 to $300,000, with larger awards possible in special circumstances.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $302,000 to Whaley Children’s Center for ILP capacity expansion; $300,000 to the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan for its Northgate building; $235,000 to YWCA of Greater Flint for Girls Aspire Leadership; $200,000 to Voices for Children Advocacy Center for trauma-focused therapy; and $150,000 each to Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village for Antidote Studio expansion and Active Boys in Christ for a summer STEM trades program.
The website describes eligible applicants as 501(c)(3) public charities and says it does not award grants to individuals. Its current guidance accepts proposals for specific programs or capital projects, not general operations. Application materials include organizational and project information, a project budget and work plan, an IRS determination letter, and a recent certified audit or Form 990. The website also lists a cover letter and annual report among requested materials.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are John Koegel, president; Katlyn Koegel, vice president; Jeffry D Rocco, treasurer; and Mark Neithercut, secretary. Trustees listed are Kathryn Koegel, Lisa Koegel, Jane Koegel, Cameron Koegel, Anne Rocco, and Andrea Rocco.
Anna Paulina Foundation is led by John C. Koegel, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John C. Koegel
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Rocco
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Koegel
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Koegel
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa A. Koegel
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Rocco
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cameron Koegel
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffry D. Rocco
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer & Secretary, 2020
Treasurer & Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katlyn E. Koegel
Vice President
Trustee → V President, 2021
V President → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark E. Neithercut
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Albert J. Koegel (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Barbara L. Koegel (2019–2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Anna Paulina Foundation
How much does Anna Paulina Foundation give each year?
Anna Paulina Foundation gave $2.3M across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.0M across 46 grants.
What is Anna Paulina Foundation's typical grant size?
Anna Paulina Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $50,189, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Anna Paulina Foundation that year got $137K on average.
Where does Anna Paulina Foundation give grants?
Anna Paulina Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Flint, MI (27 grants), Burton, MI (2 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does Anna Paulina Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 69% of Anna Paulina Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Anna Paulina Foundation's largest grantees?
Anna Paulina Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Whaley Children's Center ($302,000), Food Bank of Eastern Michigan ($300,000) and YWCA of Greater Flint ($235,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Anna Paulina Foundation?
Anna Paulina Foundation reported $48.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Anna Paulina Foundation fund?
The foundation’s areas of interest include the arts, particularly music; youth leadership and enrichment; urban beautification; and human services for vulnerable populations. It describes its support as directed toward Michigan communities, with particular emphasis on greater Flint. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Anna Paulina Foundation?
The foundation’s statement on its 2025 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Anna Paulina Foundation's EIN?
Anna Paulina Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6061335. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Anna Paulina Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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