Donald W and Marguerite J Paul
Donald W and Marguerite J Paul is a private foundation, based in Cleveland, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $43K. Net investment income was $57K.
Donald W and Marguerite J Paul at a glance
In short: Donald W and Marguerite J Paul gave $43K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,500
- +84.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,083
- +115.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,672,753
- +403.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Donald W and Marguerite J Paul funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cafe of Life Inc ($10K). Together the top 6 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Donald W and Marguerite J Paul gives
- Giving grew 77% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2022) to $43K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cafe of Life Inc Bonita Springs, FL | Food Pantry | $10,000 |
| Edmundite Missions Selma, AL | General | $10,000 |
| St Joseph Church Fremont, OH | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of St Cecelia Con Nashville, TN | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| St Leo's Church Bonita Springs, FL | General Fund | $5,000 |
| University of Toledo Toledo, OH | Scholarship Ariana Levario for 2024 Fall Tuition | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,672,753 | $1,388,767 | $48,519 | $42,500 | 6 | $42,500 | $56,826 | $35,877 |
| 2023 | $332,505 | $8,589 | $30,143 | $23,000 | 7 | $23,100 | $1,716 | $16,646 |
| 2022 | $354,062 | $13,555 | $26,111 | $23,000 | 7 | $23,000 | $12,343 | $5,685 |
| 2021 | $366,618 | $39,291 | $27,238 | $24,000 | 7 | $24,100 | $36,053 | $19,803 |
| 2020 | $354,565 | $13,715 | $28,356 | $24,000 | 7 | — | $9,359 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Donald W and Marguerite J Paul reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Donald W and Marguerite J Paul is led by Hugh J. Morgan, Secretary & President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hugh J. Morgan
Secretary & President
Trustee → Secretary & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marguerite J. Paul
Vice President
President & Secretary → Vice President, 2024
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 Donald W and Marguerite J Paul
How much does Donald W and Marguerite J Paul give each year?
Donald W and Marguerite J Paul gave $43K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $23K across 7 grants.
What is Donald W and Marguerite J Paul's typical grant size?
Donald W and Marguerite J Paul's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $7,083, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Donald W and Marguerite J Paul give grants?
Donald W and Marguerite J Paul's top state is Florida, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (29%) and Alabama (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bonita Springs, FL (2 grants).
Does Donald W and Marguerite J Paul give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Donald W and Marguerite J Paul's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Donald W and Marguerite J Paul's largest grantees?
Donald W and Marguerite J Paul's largest 2024 grantees include Cafe of Life Inc ($10,000), Edmundite Missions ($10,000) and St Joseph Church ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Donald W and Marguerite J Paul?
Donald W and Marguerite J Paul reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Donald W and Marguerite J Paul's EIN?
Donald W and Marguerite J Paul's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1881146. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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