The Paulea Family Foundation
The Paulea Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $918K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $36K.
The Paulea Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Paulea Family Foundation gave $50K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,556
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $918,059
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (80% 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 Paulea Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Houston Food Bank ($8K). Together the top 9 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Paulea Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $50K (2022) to $68K (2021). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | To Fund General Operating Activities | $8,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Houston, TX | To Fund General Operating Activities | $7,000 |
| Camp Aranzazu Rockport, TX | To Fund General Operating Activities | $5,000 |
| Cole Gordon Helping Hands Alvin, TX | To Fund General Operating Activities | $5,000 |
| Covenant House Houston, TX | To Fund General Operating Activities | $5,000 |
| Life House Glendora, CA | To Fund General Operating Activities | $5,000 |
| Star of Hope Houston, TX | To Fund General Operating Activities | $5,000 |
| The Montrose Center Houston, TX | To Fund General Operating Activities | $5,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Staten Island, NY | To Fund General Operating Activities | $5,000 |
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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 | $918,059 | $54,414 | $68,814 | $50,000 | 9 | $50,000 | $36,276 | $50,075 |
| 2023 | $932,459 | $81,812 | $61,262 | $50,000 | 9 | $50,000 | $70,621 | $46,807 |
| 2022 | $911,909 | $124,603 | $52,855 | $50,000 | 9 | $50,000 | $122,318 | $48,118 |
| 2021 | $840,161 | $41,545 | $71,504 | $68,000 | 11 | $68,000 | $38,041 | $55,619 |
| 2020 | $872,902 | $19,141 | $65,502 | $63,500 | 8 | — | $40,492 | $46,558 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Paulea Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Paulea Family Foundation is led by Lisa Paulea Windell, Chairman & President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lisa Paulea Windell
Chairman & President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Alexander Joseph Paulea
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Katherine Paulea
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Lisa Paulea Broussard (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Suzanne S. Paulea (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: William A. Paulea II (2020–2021) — Director
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 Paulea Family Foundation
How much does The Paulea Family Foundation give each year?
The Paulea Family Foundation gave $50K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 9 grants.
What is The Paulea Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Paulea Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,556, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Paulea Family Foundation give grants?
The Paulea Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (10%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (5 grants).
Does The Paulea Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Paulea Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Paulea Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Paulea Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Houston Food Bank ($8,000), Meals on Wheels ($7,000) and Camp Aranzazu ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Paulea Family Foundation?
The Paulea Family Foundation reported $918K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Paulea Family Foundation's EIN?
The Paulea Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0947409. 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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