The Henry M Paulson Jr Institute

CHICAGO, IL EIN: 45-2430087

The Henry M Paulson Jr Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $94K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$94K

+293.9% YoY

Grant Count

6

+200.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$16K

+31.3% YoY

About The Henry M Paulson Jr Institute

Based on IRS filings

The Henry M Paulson Jr Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $94K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Cities

CHICAGOMERCED

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120202021202220232024
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Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$61K$122K$183K$244K2 grants20202 grants20212 grants20222 grants20236 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

SHENZEN ZHILAN FOUNDATION$28KSHENZHEN MANGROVE WETLAN…$21KCHINA INSTITUTE OF GREEN…$20KDUKE KUNSHAN UNIVERSITY$11KUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA…$11KSHENZHEN MANGROVE WETLAN…$3K

Grant Size Distribution

14 grants across all recorded years

10<$50K$50–100K4$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Shenzen Zhilan Foundation ($28,090), Shenzhen Mangrove Wetlands Conservation Foundation ($20,833), China Institute of Green Carbon ($20,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
SHENZEN ZHILAN FOUNDATION IMPLEMENTATION OF BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION PROJECTS RELATED TO THE PROTECTION OF CHINA'S COASTAL WETLAND ECOSYSTEM.$28,090
SHENZHEN MANGROVE WETLANDS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION IMPLEMENTING THE PROJECT "PROTECTED AREA FOR PUBLIC WELFARE IN WUYUANHE NATIONAL WETLAND PARK OF HAIKOU CITY".$20,833
DUKE KUNSHAN UNIVERSITY IMPLEMENTATION ON THE PROMOTING BIRD-FRIENDLY URBAN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT.$11,111
CHINA INSTITUTE OF GREEN CARBON DEVELOP THE GREEN VOLUNTARY CARBON EMISISON REDUCTION SYSTEM (GVER) AND RELATED METHODOLOGIES, RESEARCH, AND EXPLORE BIODIVERSITY CREDIT PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND CREDIT TRADING, IMPLEMENT GVER-BASED BIODIVERSITY CREDIT PILOTS, AND SCALE UP THE APPLICATION OF THE GVER STANDARD.$20,000
SHENZHEN MANGROVE WETLANDS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION FOR ORGANIZING THE SYMPOSIUM ON CITIES AND BIODIVERSITY: ALIGNING CITIES WITH THE GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY FRAMEWORK IN SHENZHEN.$2,797
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA MERCED MERCED, CALEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM FOR NATIONAL PARKS$11,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

KELLEY FOLINOCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER/ SEC…$183KDEBORAH LEHREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/ VICE CHA…$151K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
HENRY M PAULSON JRCHAIRMAN7.5
WENDY J PAULSONVICE CHAIRMAN2
TERRY ROBBINSTREASURER2
DEBORAH LEHREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/ VICE CHAIRMAN40$150,660
KELLEY FOLINOCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER/ SECRETARY20$182,968
EVAN FEIGENBAUMDIRECTOR2
CLAIRE BUCHAN PARKERDIRECTOR2

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Henry M Paulson Jr Institute?

The Henry M Paulson Jr Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does The Henry M Paulson Jr Institute operate?

The Henry M Paulson Jr Institute has awarded grants in California, Illinois.

What size grants does The Henry M Paulson Jr Institute award?

In 2024, The Henry M Paulson Jr Institute awarded 6 grants totaling $94K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Henry M Paulson Jr Institute's EIN?

The Henry M Paulson Jr Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2430087. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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