The Edwin W Pauley Foundation
The Edwin W Pauley Foundation is a private foundation, based in Calabasas, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $117K. Net investment income was $177K.
The Edwin W Pauley Foundation at a glance
In short: The Edwin W Pauley Foundation gave $117K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $117,000
- +42.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,625
- +42.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,250
- Total assets
- $1,467,647
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (42% 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 The Edwin W Pauley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chatham Baroquethe Ice House ($40K). Together the top 8 received $117K.
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
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Edwin W Pauley Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 172% 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 $82K (2023) to $158K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $117K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham Baroquethe Ice House Pittsburgh, PA | Music Programs | $40,000 |
| Las Madrinas Los Angeles, CA | Medical Programs at Childrens Hospital | $25,000 |
| Harvard University Boston, MA | Athletic Program | $15,000 |
| Sun Valleysummer Program Sun Valley, ID | Program Services | $12,500 |
| Dawg Squad Los Angeles, CA | Program Services | $10,000 |
| Palisades Charter High School Pacific Palisades, CA | Secondary Education Programs | $6,000 |
| Palisades High School Booster Club Pacific Palisades, CA | Program Services | $6,000 |
| John Tracy Clinic Los Angeles, CA | Program Services | $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 | $1,467,647 | $228,546 | $197,929 | $117,000 | 8 | $146,287 | $176,942 | $84,985 |
| 2023 | $1,507,734 | $139,850 | $265,581 | $82,000 | 8 | $114,735 | $87,753 | $131,644 |
| 2022 | $1,606,328 | $78,191 | $478,829 | $158,000 | 11 | $187,517 | $25,711 | $142,519 |
| 2021 | $1,758,154 | $105,790 | $219,278 | $133,000 | 12 | $160,508 | $47,020 | $158,123 |
| 2020 | $1,875,002 | $51,670 | $170,198 | $89,500 | 10 | — | $20,749 | $135,463 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edwin W Pauley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $85K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Edwin W Pauley Foundation is led by Stephen M. Pauley, President & Chairman on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen M. Pauley
President & Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Kevin Pauley Hillyer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Matthew V. Pauley
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Tanya Hendrix
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $12K, to Stephen M Pauley (President/Chairman). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Edwin W Pauley Foundation
How much does The Edwin W Pauley Foundation give each year?
The Edwin W Pauley Foundation gave $117K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $82K across 8 grants.
What is The Edwin W Pauley Foundation's typical grant size?
The Edwin W Pauley Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,250, and its average grant was $14,625, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Edwin W Pauley Foundation give grants?
The Edwin W Pauley Foundation's top state is California, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (34%) and Massachusetts (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and Pacific Palisades, CA (2 grants).
Does The Edwin W Pauley Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Edwin W Pauley Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Services" (4 grants).
Who are The Edwin W Pauley Foundation's largest grantees?
The Edwin W Pauley Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Chatham Baroquethe Ice House ($40,000), Las Madrinas ($25,000) and Harvard University ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Edwin W Pauley Foundation?
The Edwin W Pauley Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $146K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Edwin W Pauley Foundation's EIN?
The Edwin W Pauley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4332470. 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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