Regnar & Beverly Paulsen Foundation
Regnar & Beverly Paulsen Foundation is a private foundation, based in Woodland, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $444K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $41K.
Regnar & Beverly Paulsen Foundation at a glance
In short: Regnar & Beverly Paulsen Foundation gave $19K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,919
- +64.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,153
- +9.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $443,620
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (40% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Regnar & Beverly Paulsen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hillsdale College ($5K). Together the top 5 received $14K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Regnar & Beverly Paulsen Foundation gives
- Giving grew 373% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $19K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Support | $5,000 |
| North Clackamas Christian School Oregon City, OR | Support | $4,000 |
| St Johns Retirement Village Woodland, CA | Support | $2,500 |
| Arizona State University Tempe, AZ | Tuition | $1,919 |
| National Child Safety Council Michigan center, MI | Support Charity | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $443,620 | $44,068 | $21,557 | $18,919 | 6 | $18,919 | $40,723 |
| 2024 | $421,109 | $13,949 | $20,249 | $11,500 | 4 | $11,500 | $11,949 |
| 2023 | $427,409 | $3,963 | $18,575 | $16,500 | 3 | $16,500 | $3,963 |
| 2022 | $442,021 | $2,705 | $7,314 | $4,000 | 3 | $4,000 | $5,394 |
| 2021 | $446,630 | $2,281 | $9,250 | $9,250 | 6 | $9,250 | $5,308 |
| 2020 | $453,599 | $26,226 | $3,750 | $3,750 | 4 | — | $26,226 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Regnar & Beverly Paulsen Foundation is led by Eric Paulsen, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eric Paulsen
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Regnar & Beverly Paulsen Foundation
How much does Regnar & Beverly Paulsen Foundation give each year?
Regnar & Beverly Paulsen Foundation gave $19K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 4 grants.
What is Regnar & Beverly Paulsen Foundation's typical grant size?
Regnar & Beverly Paulsen Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,250, and its average grant was $3,153, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Regnar & Beverly Paulsen Foundation give grants?
Regnar & Beverly Paulsen Foundation's top state is California, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (29%) and Oregon (21%).
Does Regnar & Beverly Paulsen Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Regnar & Beverly Paulsen Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (3 grants).
Who are Regnar & Beverly Paulsen Foundation's largest grantees?
Regnar & Beverly Paulsen Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hillsdale College ($5,000), North Clackamas Christian School ($4,000) and St Johns Retirement Village ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Regnar & Beverly Paulsen Foundation?
Regnar & Beverly Paulsen Foundation reported $444K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $44K.
What is Regnar & Beverly Paulsen Foundation's EIN?
Regnar & Beverly Paulsen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0285352. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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