J Paul Family Foundation
J Paul Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Copley, Ohio. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Ohio, and states that it makes contributions only to preselected organizations.
J Paul Family Foundation at a glance
In short: J Paul Family Foundation gave $28K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,850
- +31.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,321
- -34.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $512,166
- +33.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (92% 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 J Paul Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing says Ohio does not require a copy of Form 990-PF to be submitted; instead, an annual report is filed with the state.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4580 Regal Dr, Copley, OH 44321
Phone: (330) 668-2916
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J Paul Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Refuge Host Homes ($6K). Together the top 10 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (92%), Florida (6%), and Texas (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is J Paul Family Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) 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 $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $8K (2019) to $28K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Refuge Host Homes Cuyahoga Falls, OH | General Fund | $6,200 |
| Grace Church Akron, OH | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Faith Family Church North Canton, OH | General Fund | $4,000 |
| Equip Ministries Akron, OH | General Fund | $3,000 |
| CBMC Independence, OH | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Rahab Minitries Fairlawn, OH | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Reclaim Ministries Parma, OH | General Fund | $2,000 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | General Fund | $1,700 |
| Akron Pregnancy Services Akron, OH | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Modern Day Missions Grand Prairie, TX | General Fund | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $512,166 | $160,231 | $31,112 | $27,850 | 12 | $27,850 | $14,996 | $22,696 |
| 2024 | $383,047 | $102,686 | $21,933 | $21,250 | 6 | $21,250 | $17,853 | $17,839 |
| 2023 | $302,294 | $82,905 | $21,425 | $21,000 | 4 | $21,000 | $3,185 | $14,156 |
| 2022 | $240,814 | $87,422 | $19,975 | $19,450 | 5 | $19,450 | $22 | $10,963 |
| 2021 | $173,367 | $73,716 | $14,250 | $13,750 | 5 | $13,750 | $16 | $7,815 |
| 2020 | $113,901 | $50,611 | $21,400 | $21,000 | 4 | — | $11 | $5,280 |
| 2019 | $84,690 | $32,408 | $8,675 | $8,025 | 5 | — | $8 | $3,806 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Paul Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a mission in the available filing information. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Refuge Host Homes describes its work as linking local churches with pregnant women and their children to help meet families’ physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental needs. Akron Pregnancy Services describes its work as pregnancy counseling and outreach education. Modern Day Missions says it provides services enabling missionaries to raise financial support to take Jesus Christ to the nations. These are the grantees’ descriptions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $27,850 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $200 to $6,200, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest grants included Refuge Host Homes ($6,200), Grace Church ($5,000), Faith Family Church ($4,000), Equip Ministries ($3,000), and $2,000 each to CBMC, Rahab Ministries, and Reclaim Ministries. The filing lists the grant purposes as general fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joseph Paul and Janet Paul as trustees.
J Paul Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Janet Paul
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Paul
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 J Paul Family Foundation
How much does J Paul Family Foundation give each year?
J Paul Family Foundation gave $28K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 6 grants.
What is J Paul Family Foundation's typical grant size?
J Paul Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,321, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from J Paul Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does J Paul Family Foundation give grants?
J Paul Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Akron, OH (4 grants).
Does J Paul Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of J Paul Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J Paul Family Foundation's largest grantees?
J Paul Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Refuge Host Homes ($6,200), Grace Church ($5,000) and Faith Family Church ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is J Paul Family Foundation?
J Paul Family Foundation reported $512K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does J Paul Family Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available filing information. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J Paul Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 J Paul Family Foundation's EIN?
J Paul Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6780451. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does J Paul Family 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 11, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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