Bill Pauline Trust UA
Bill Pauline Trust UA is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including animal welfare, wildlife conservation, a medical center, and a scholarship fund.
Bill Pauline Trust UA at a glance
In short: Bill Pauline Trust UA gave $33K across 13 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), top state District of Columbia. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $33,136
- -18.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,549
- -18.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,717
- Total assets
- $723,440
- +12.7% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (33% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bill Pauline Trust UA
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bill Pauline Trust UA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Mainehealth Maine Medical Center ($4K). Together the top 10 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were reported for DC (33%), Maine (23%), Massachusetts (16%), Connecticut (13%), and New York (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Bill Pauline Trust UA open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 95% 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 (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2024) to $41K (2025). In 2026 it made 13 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, ME | Unrestricted General | $4,341 |
| Friends of Animals Inc Darien, CT | Unrestricted General | $3,257 |
| Animal Rescue League of Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $3,257 |
| American Humane Association Washington, DC | Unrestricted General | $2,717 |
| Defenders of Wildlife Inc Washington, DC | Unrestricted General | $2,717 |
| Wilderness Society Washington, DC | Unrestricted General | $2,717 |
| World Soc for Protect of Animals New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $2,717 |
| Humane Society of the US Washington, DC | Unrestricted General | $2,717 |
| Rita C Smith Scholarship Fund Thomaston, ME | Scholarships | $2,174 |
| MSPCA Jamaica Plain, MA | Unrestricted General | $2,174 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $723,440 | $106,841 | $48,870 | $33,136 | 13 | $38,372 | $97,877 | $40,546 |
| 2025 | $641,683 | $63,656 | $54,263 | $40,589 | 13 | $45,571 | $54,433 | $38,217 |
| 2024 | $635,404 | $25,084 | $36,325 | $24,047 | 13 | $28,533 | $15,420 | $35,060 |
| 2023 | $640,213 | $-14,265 | $40,365 | $25,219 | 13 | $29,608 | $6,449 | $33,524 |
| 2022 | $694,924 | $144,360 | $52,808 | $38,608 | 13 | $43,723 | $134,970 | $38,557 |
| 2021 | $670,817 | $49,112 | $39,489 | $26,108 | 13 | — | $41,499 | $36,077 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bill Pauline Trust UA reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations working in animal welfare and wildlife conservation, as well as a medical center and a scholarship fund. Among the grantees, Friends of Animals says it works to free animals from cruelty and institutionalized exploitation; Defenders of Wildlife describes its mission as protecting native animals and plants in their natural communities; and The Nature Conservancy says its mission is to conserve lands and waters.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $33,136. Grant amounts ranged from $1,087 to $4,341, with a median of $2,717.
Largest reported grants included $4,341 to MaineHealth Maine Medical Center; $3,257 each to Friends of Animals and Animal Rescue League of Boston; and $2,717 each to American Humane Association, Defenders of Wildlife, Wilderness Society, World Society for the Protection of Animals, and Humane Society of the US. These grants were reported as unrestricted general support. The foundation also gave $2,174 to the Rita C Smith Scholarship Fund for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Bank of America as trustee.
Bill Pauline Trust UA's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$10K (2021) → $12K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $12K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Bill Pauline Trust UA
How much does Bill Pauline Trust UA give each year?
Bill Pauline Trust UA gave $33K across 13 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $41K across 13 grants.
What is Bill Pauline Trust UA's typical grant size?
Bill Pauline Trust UA's median grant in 2026 was $2,717, and its average grant was $2,549, across 13 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bill Pauline Trust UA give grants?
Bill Pauline Trust UA's top state is District of Columbia, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maine (23%) and Massachusetts (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does Bill Pauline Trust UA give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Bill Pauline Trust UA's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bill Pauline Trust UA's largest grantees?
Bill Pauline Trust UA's largest 2026 grantees include Mainehealth Maine Medical Center ($4,341), Friends of Animals Inc ($3,257) and Animal Rescue League of ($3,257), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Bill Pauline Trust UA?
Bill Pauline Trust UA reported $723K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (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 Bill Pauline Trust UA fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations working in animal welfare and wildlife conservation, as well as a medical center and a scholarship fund. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bill Pauline Trust UA?
The foundation states that 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 Bill Pauline Trust UA's EIN?
Bill Pauline Trust UA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6082146. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Bill Pauline Trust UA 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 26, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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