The Jay R Paul Charitable Foundation
The Jay R Paul Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Bronxville, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 15 grants totaling $814,265 to charitable organizations, including The Naples Players in Florida, which received the largest grant.
The Jay R Paul Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jay R Paul Charitable Foundation gave $814K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $54K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $814,265
- +6493.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +650.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $54,284
- +779.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,088
- Total assets
- $11,105,934
- +4215.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Jay R Paul Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5 Crampton Road, Bronxville, NY 10708
Phone: (917) 589-5908
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jay R Paul Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Naples Players ($750K). Together the top 10 received $813K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 36 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Florida (92%), New York (4%), and Connecticut (4%). Listed recipients included organizations in Naples, Florida; Bronxville and New York City, New York; and Salisbury and Lakeville, Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Jay R Paul Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 944% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 298% 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 $5K (2022) to $814K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $814K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Naples Players Naples, FL | General Support | $750,000 |
| The Salisbury Fund Salisbury, CT | General Support | $30,000 |
| Church of Saint Joseph Bronxville, NY | General Support | $15,500 |
| City Squash Bronx, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Fordham University Bronx, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Bronx, NY | General Support | $3,588 |
| LBX Sports Inc New York, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| Somers Education Foundation Somers, NY | General Support | $1,088 |
| Graham Windham Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $500 |
| Project Sage Lakeville, CT | General Support | $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 | $11,105,934 | $11,364,350 | $844,414 | $814,265 | 15 | $814,265 | $905,158 | $273,678 |
| 2023 | $257,382 | $57,888 | $14,471 | $12,350 | 2 | $12,350 | $55,963 | $19,476 |
| 2022 | $213,965 | $3,525 | $6,035 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $2,590 | $19,382 |
| 2021 | $216,475 | $45,709 | $83,511 | $78,000 | 7 | $78,000 | $40,298 | $22,526 |
| 2020 | $254,277 | $43,020 | $135,086 | $124,900 | 11 | — | $38,852 | $20,951 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jay R Paul Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $274K 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 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, The Naples Players describes its mission as building community through access to theatre; City Squash says it helps youth from at-risk backgrounds develop their academic, athletic, and personal potential; and Graham Windham describes its work with children, youth, and families facing difficult challenges.
Other 2024 recipients include Fordham University, which describes its mission as the discovery and transmission of learning; Project SAGE, which works to end interpersonal and relationship violence; and the Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation, which supports cancer and transplant patients and their families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $814,265. Individual grants ranged from $106 to $750,000, with a median of $1,088. The largest grants listed were $750,000 to The Naples Players, $30,000 to The Salisbury Fund, and $15,500 to the Church of Saint Joseph; each was designated for general support. Other listed recipients include City Squash and Fordham University, each at $5,000, and Little Sisters of the Poor at $3,588.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles Vorbach and Lee Parfrey as trustees.
The Jay R Paul Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lee Parfrey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Vorbach
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jay R. Paul (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 The Jay R Paul Charitable Foundation
How much does The Jay R Paul Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Jay R Paul Charitable Foundation gave $814K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 2 grants.
What is The Jay R Paul Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jay R Paul Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,088, and its average grant was $54,284, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jay R Paul Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Jay R Paul Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bronx, NY (3 grants), Bronxville, NY (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Jay R Paul Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Jay R Paul Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jay R Paul Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jay R Paul Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Naples Players ($750,000), The Salisbury Fund ($30,000) and Church of Saint Joseph ($15,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jay R Paul Charitable Foundation?
The Jay R Paul Charitable Foundation reported $11.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $814K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $274K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jay R Paul Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jay R Paul Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and 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 The Jay R Paul Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Jay R Paul Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8119490. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Jay R Paul Charitable 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.
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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