The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc
The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports a grant to the Voter Participation Center, whose stated mission is to increase civic engagement among under-represented communities.
The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc at a glance
In short: The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc gave $3K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,020
- -90.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,020
- -90.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,020
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Voter Participation Center ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
384 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 209 grants of 384 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s reported 2025 grant went to an organization in Washington, DC; all grant dollars reported for that year went to recipients in DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc gives
- Giving fell 100% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2025) to $20.5M (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Voter Participation Center Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $3,020 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In its 2024 filing, the foundation stated that it distributed $34,770 from sources other than current income. It said this represented at least 25% of its $52,222 in net assets at the beginning of that taxable year and resulted in a substantial contraction of assets.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $35 | $8,278 | $3,020 | 1 | $8,015 | — | $5 |
| 2024 | $8,243 | $175 | $44,154 | $31,785 | 1 | $40,491 | — | $606 |
| 2023 | $52,222 | $307,790 | $16,483,421 | $20,483,289 | 122 | $21,095,741 | $259,186 | $970,286 |
| 2022 | $20,395,754 | $203,040 | $9,198,071 | $12,928,600 | 106 | $13,370,897 | $150,827 | $1,383,098 |
| 2021 | $33,659,644 | $890,121 | $18,632,384 | $11,690,892 | 154 | $12,228,483 | $763,992 | $1,962,325 |
| 2020 | $46,107,272 | $5,844,277 | $9,858,206 | $8,865,599 | 183 | — | $5,514,969 | $2,383,858 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc reported a distributable amount of $5 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’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grant supported the Voter Participation Center, which describes its mission as increasing civic engagement among unmarried women, people of color, and young people.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported one grant totaling $3,020. The sole listed recipient was the Voter Participation Center, which received $3,020 for general and unrestricted purposes. In 2023, the foundation reported 122 grants totaling $20,483,289. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 1 grant totaling $3,020.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rebecca Adamson, Kenneth D Hurwitz, Marilyn Reznick, and William E Terry as directors. Hurwitz is also listed as secretary and treasurer, and Reznick as chair. Gail Stone is listed as corporate counsel and executive director.
The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc is led by Gail Stone, Corp Counsel & Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gail Stone
Corp Counsel & Executive Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Reznick
Director & Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Kenneth D Hurwitz
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Rebecca Adamson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $0 (2025)
William E Terry
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: David Bury (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Corinne Steel (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $6K, to Rebecca Adamson (Dir). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc
How much does The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc give each year?
The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc gave $3K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $32K across 1 grant.
What does The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grant supported the Voter Participation Center, which describes its mission as increasing civic engagement among unmarried women, people of color, and young people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc?
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 ↑
Where does The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc make grants?
The foundation’s reported 2025 grant went to an organization in Washington, DC; all grant dollars reported for that year went to recipients in DC.
How much is The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc reported a distributable amount of $5 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc's EIN?
The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1991717. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc 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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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