Beatrice & Reymont Paul Foundation
The Beatrice & Reymont Paul Foundation is a private foundation based in West Bloomfield, Michigan. It supports nonprofit, philanthropic organizations by invitation, partnering with organizations to help build their capacity through resources, strategic assistance, and connections.
Beatrice & Reymont Paul Foundation at a glance
In short: Beatrice & Reymont Paul Foundation gave $85K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Michigan. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $84,657
- +43.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,055
- +31.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,672,018
- +1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Beatrice & Reymont Paul Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
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The foundation supports organizations by invitation only, makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations, and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5912 Shillingham, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Phone: (248) 406-0005
Website: https://www.paulfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Beatrice & Reymont Paul Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was She's the First ($20K). Together the top 10 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in West Bloomfield, Michigan. In 2024, 82% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 18% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Beatrice & Reymont Paul Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2023) to $85K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| She's the First Detroit, MI | Furtherance of Recipients Purposes | $20,108 |
| Armenian General Benevolent Union Southfield, MI | Furtherance of Recipients Purposes | $20,000 |
| Sing for Hope New York, NY | Furtherance of Recipients Purposes | $15,000 |
| Detroit Zoological Society Royal Oak, MI | Furtherance of Recipients Purposes | $10,000 |
| Oakland University Rochester, MI | Furtherance of Recipients Purposes | $10,000 |
| Far Therapeutic Arts Birmingham, MI | Furtherance of Recipients Purposes | $2,500 |
| Oakland Schools Education Foundatio Waterford, MI | Furtherance of Recipients Purposes | $2,500 |
| Brilliant Detroit Detroit, MI | Furtherance of Recipients Purposes | $1,029 |
| JDRF Southfield, MI | Furtherance of Recipients Purposes | $1,020 |
| Building Beds for Kids Oak Park, MI | Furtherance of Recipients Purposes | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,672,018 | $136,729 | $224,820 | $84,657 | 12 | $144,702 |
| 2023 | $1,643,950 | $96,766 | $191,851 | $59,205 | 11 | $122,199 |
| 2022 | $1,582,693 | $167,557 | $215,882 | $68,710 | 9 | $138,505 |
| 2021 | $2,065,387 | $253,471 | $251,194 | $84,895 | 11 | $154,783 |
| 2020 | $1,979,795 | $135,806 | $239,036 | $72,096 | 15 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to bring people and resources together to create the extraordinary.” Its website groups its work under medicine, education, community, and culture, and describes an approach that includes helping organizations identify needs and connect with resources and expertise.
The 2024 recipients illustrate a range of grantee activities. Sing for Hope describes its work as using the arts to create hope, healing, and connection in settings including hospitals, schools, care facilities, and public spaces. The Detroit Zoological Society says it seeks to connect people, animals, and the natural world. Brilliant Detroit describes its work as supporting families and neighborhoods, including school readiness for young children. Signal Return describes itself as a Detroit community arts education center focused on letterpress printing.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $84,657. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $20,108, with a median of $2,500. The largest awards included $20,108 to She’s the First, $20,000 to the Armenian General Benevolent Union, $15,000 to Sing for Hope, and $10,000 each to the Detroit Zoological Society and Oakland University. The filing lists the purpose of these grants as “furtherance of recipients’ purposes.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Susan Hovsepian is listed as president on the 2024 filing. The foundation’s website identifies her as co-founder and CEO. Its website also lists Ann Wagner as a team member, with a background in project management, operations, and strategic communications.
Beatrice & Reymont Paul Foundation is led by Susan Hovsepian, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Hovsepian
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Beatrice & Reymont Paul Foundation
How much does Beatrice & Reymont Paul Foundation give each year?
Beatrice & Reymont Paul Foundation gave $85K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $59K across 11 grants.
What is Beatrice & Reymont Paul Foundation's typical grant size?
Beatrice & Reymont Paul Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $7,055, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Beatrice & Reymont Paul Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Beatrice & Reymont Paul Foundation give grants?
Beatrice & Reymont Paul Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (3 grants) and Southfield, MI (2 grants).
Does Beatrice & Reymont Paul Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Beatrice & Reymont Paul Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Furtherance of Recipients Purposes" (12 grants).
Who are Beatrice & Reymont Paul Foundation's largest grantees?
Beatrice & Reymont Paul Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include She's the First ($20,108), Armenian General Benevolent Union ($20,000) and Sing for Hope ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Beatrice & Reymont Paul Foundation?
Beatrice & Reymont Paul Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $137K.
What does Beatrice & Reymont Paul Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to bring people and resources together to create the extraordinary.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Beatrice & Reymont Paul Foundation?
The foundation supports organizations by invitation only, 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 Beatrice & Reymont Paul Foundation's EIN?
Beatrice & Reymont Paul Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1279991. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Beatrice & Reymont Paul 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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