The Paulits Foundation Inc
The Paulits Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Berwyn, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $139K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $14K. Net investment income was $10K.
The Paulits Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Paulits Foundation Inc gave $14K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,884
- -49.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,983
- -56.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $600
- Total assets
- $139,494
- -6.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Paulits Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was SBG Academy ($7K). Together the top 6 received $13K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($600), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Paulits Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 26% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $14K (2025) to $30K (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SBG Academy Beverly, NJ | Musical business and mental health education | $7,200 |
| Baker Industries Malvern, PA | Serving under-utilized workforce | $4,500 |
| East Carolina University Greenville, NC | Research and education | $1,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $600 |
| Special Olympics Del Co Havertown, PA | Sports training for the disabled | $500 |
| Amnesty for Americans New York, NY | Protecting human rights | $49 |
| St Josephs Indian School Chamberlain, SD | Education of native american boys and girls | $35 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $139,494 | $-1,038 | $10,270 | $13,884 | 7 | $13,884 | $10,123 |
| 2024 | $149,666 | — | $8,459 | $27,400 | 6 | $27,100 | $20,825 |
| 2023 | $164,400 | $982 | $6,850 | $17,125 | 13 | $17,125 | $9,928 |
| 2022 | $179,375 | — | $28,550 | $18,700 | 18 | $18,700 | $6,596 |
| 2021 | $205,939 | $11,358 | $40,043 | $30,275 | 21 | $30,275 | $3,652 |
| 2020 | $206,885 | $21,413 | $35,219 | $22,650 | 12 | — | $13,426 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Paulits Foundation Inc is led by James Paulits, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Paulits
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gloria Paulits
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Hines (2020–2021) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Paulits Foundation Inc
How much does The Paulits Foundation Inc give each year?
The Paulits Foundation Inc gave $14K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27K across 6 grants.
What is The Paulits Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Paulits Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $600, and its average grant was $1,983, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Paulits Foundation Inc give grants?
The Paulits Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (36%) and North Carolina (7%).
Does The Paulits Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Paulits Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Paulits Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Paulits Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include SBG Academy ($7,200), Baker Industries ($4,500) and East Carolina University ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($600), which are not listed by name. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Paulits Foundation Inc?
The Paulits Foundation Inc reported $139K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Paulits Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Paulits Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-3015108. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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