Paulin Foundation
The Paulin Foundation is a private foundation based in Tucson, Arizona. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including support for endowment and scholarships, youth development, global diplomacy, and community engagement.
Paulin Foundation at a glance
In short: Paulin Foundation gave $56K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state New Hampshire. 83% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,900
- +96.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +216.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,942
- -38.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $852,552
- +46.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 83% first-time grantees (15 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (31% 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 Paulin Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4007 E Paradise Falls Dr Suite 210, Tucson, AZ 85712
Phone: (217) 520-6299
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paulin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tuck School of Business Dartmouth ($18K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New Hampshire (31%), Colorado (25%), New Jersey (9%), Arizona (9%), and New York (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Paulin Foundation open to new grantees?
83%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 18 grantees (83%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 17% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 103% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 237% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $12K (2020) to $56K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tuck School of Business Dartmouth Hanover, NH | Endowment & Scholarship | $17,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of NW Colorado Steamboat Springs, CO | Youth Development | $10,000 |
| Homecoming 250 Camden, NJ | Global Diplomacy | $5,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | Global Diplomacy | $5,000 |
| Colgate Hamilton, NY | Endowment & Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Heros for Humanity Montgomery, TX | Community Engagement | $2,500 |
| Fountain Valley School Colorado Springs, CO | Endowment & Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Thinkwell Makerspace Innovations Decatur, IL | Community Engagment | $2,000 |
| Zita's Healthy Beginnings Pittsburgh, PA | Community Engagement | $2,000 |
| Los Olivos School Foundation Los Olivos, CA | Education | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $852,552 | $266,316 | $57,360 | $55,900 | 19 | $55,900 | $15,797 | $23,586 |
| 2023 | $581,965 | $24,498 | $34,648 | $28,500 | 6 | $28,500 | $6,632 | $23,924 |
| 2022 | $393,297 | $9,660 | $20,418 | $17,300 | 8 | $17,500 | $21,764 | $23,110 |
| 2021 | $557,484 | $22,608 | $55,432 | $27,500 | 9 | $28,850 | — | $18,400 |
| 2020 | $189,706 | $7,971 | $12,817 | $11,500 | 7 | — | $4,704 | $9,038 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paulin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2024 — 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 2024 filing identifies direct charitable activity for the Tuck School of Business for endowment and scholarship, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwestern Colorado for youth development.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. Semper Fi & America’s Fund says it provides case management and ongoing support to wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans, and military families. Los Olivos School Foundation says it provides financial support to improve the educational quality and environment of the Los Olivos School District. I3 Academy describes its mission as empowering learners to solve problems in their world, and Art for Humanity Inc describes providing educational facilities and scholarships, as well as agricultural education, research, and scholarships in Honduras.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $55,900. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $17,500, with a median of $1,000.
Among its larger 2024 grants were $17,500 to Tuck School of Business Dartmouth for endowment and scholarship; $10,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of NW Colorado for youth development; $5,000 each to Homecoming 250 for global diplomacy and Turning Point USA for global diplomacy; and $3,500 to Colgate for endowment and scholarship. Other reported grants included $2,500 to Heros for Humanity for community engagement, $2,000 each to Fountain Valley School for endowment and scholarship, Thinkwell Makerspace Innovations for community engagement, and Zita’s Healthy Beginnings for community engagement. Semper Fi & America’s Fund and Los Olivos School Foundation each received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Parker Paulin as President/TR, Prescott Paulin as Vice-Preside, and Tyler Ornstein as an officer.
Paulin Foundation is led by Parker Paulin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Parker Paulin
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Prescott Paulin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tyler Ornstein
Officer
Vice President → Officer, 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 Paulin Foundation
How much does Paulin Foundation give each year?
Paulin Foundation gave $56K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $29K across 6 grants.
What is Paulin Foundation's typical grant size?
Paulin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,942, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Paulin Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Paulin Foundation give grants?
Paulin Foundation's top state is New Hampshire, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (25%) and New Jersey (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (3 grants).
Does Paulin Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Paulin Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Engagement" (5 grants), "Education" (4 grants) and "Endowment & Scholarship" (3 grants).
Who are Paulin Foundation's largest grantees?
Paulin Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Tuck School of Business Dartmouth ($17,500), Boys & Girls Clubs of NW Colorado ($10,000) and Homecoming 250 ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Paulin Foundation?
Paulin Foundation reported $853K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Paulin Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing identifies direct charitable activity for the Tuck School of Business for endowment and scholarship, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwestern Colorado for youth development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paulin Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Paulin Foundation's EIN?
Paulin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-6057575. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Paulin 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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Grantable. (2026). Paulin Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/paulin-foundation-morg_d741ecf3820a4f5fbf07fa68d7a0b917
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