William a Solomene Charitable
William a Solomene Charitable is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In 2025, it reported 25 grants totaling $3 million to charitable organizations, including universities, a church, a medical center, and organizations working in animal welfare, children’s health, and veteran services.
William a Solomene Charitable at a glance
In short: William a Solomene Charitable gave $3.0M across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $120K), mostly in Texas. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,000,000
- +233.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +38.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $120,000
- +140.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $5,586,761
- -29.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (10 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William a Solomene Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing lists application form and materials as not applicable.
- Contact
Application contact: Thomas Pauken
Mailing address: 6339 Chesley Lane, Dallas, TX 75214
Phone: (214) 378-9340
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William a Solomene Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Dallas ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 97 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. Other reported recipient-state shares were Massachusetts 6%, California 2%, Utah 2%, and Florida 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William a Solomene Charitable open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 25 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $54K; repeat grants $164K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 442% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 946% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $434K (2020) to $3.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Dallas Irving, TX | General | $1,075,000 |
| St Phillips Catholic Church Dallas, TX | General | $425,000 |
| Utsw Medical Center Dallas, TX | General | $340,000 |
| Free Enterprise Institute Houston, TX | General | $248,000 |
| Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | General | $200,000 |
| Academy of Philosophy Worcester, MA | General | $150,000 |
| University of Texas Austin, TX | General | $70,000 |
| Animal Refuge Foundation Sherman, TX | General | $60,000 |
| Childrens Miracle Network Salt Lake City, UT | General | $60,000 |
| Shriners Children Tampa, FL | General | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,586,761 | $826,251 | $3,183,914 | $3,000,000 | 25 | $3,065,510 | $656,896 | $324,076 |
| 2024 | $7,944,508 | $387,821 | $1,023,450 | $900,000 | 18 | $933,912 | $254,669 | $371,397 |
| 2023 | $8,580,137 | $296,759 | $722,605 | $600,000 | 19 | $631,354 | $170,106 | $430,765 |
| 2022 | $9,008,839 | $378,733 | $696,753 | $554,000 | 18 | $597,250 | $210,849 | $460,234 |
| 2021 | $9,328,770 | $467,484 | $775,672 | $607,500 | 17 | $645,119 | $337,939 | $499,570 |
| 2020 | $9,636,916 | $15,778 | $599,354 | $434,000 | 22 | — | — | $585,620 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William a Solomene Charitable reported a distributable amount of $324K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. The University of Dallas describes its mission as pursuing wisdom, truth, and virtue through education; Southern Methodist University describes its mission as education through research and teaching. Animal Refuge Foundation says it rescues and rehabilitates abandoned and abused animals, primarily dogs. Children’s Miracle Network says it raises funds for children’s healthcare in local communities. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $3,000,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $1,075,000, with a median grant of $40,000.
The largest reported grants included $1,075,000 to the University of Dallas, $425,000 to St Phillips Catholic Church, $340,000 to UTSW Medical Center, $248,000 to Free Enterprise Institute, and $200,000 to Southern Methodist University. Other grants included $150,000 to Academy of Philosophy, $60,000 each to Animal Refuge Foundation and Children’s Miracle Network, $50,000 each to Shriners Children, St Jude Children’s Hospital, and Texas Scottish Rite, and $40,000 to New Oxford Review Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas W Pauken as chairman, Lynn O Surls as vice preside, and Ron Hinds as director.
William a Solomene Charitable is led by Thomas W. Pauken, Chairman on filings since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas W. Pauken
Chairman
On filings since 2020
$13K (2020) → $25K (2025)
Ron Hinds
Director
On filings since 2022
$8K (2022) → $25K (2025)
Lynn O. Surls
Vice President
On filings since 2020
$13K (2020) → $25K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert C. Farone (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Thomas W. (2021) — Chairman
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $25K, to Thomas W Pauken (Chairman). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about William a Solomene Charitable
How much does William a Solomene Charitable give each year?
William a Solomene Charitable gave $3.0M across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $900K across 18 grants.
What is William a Solomene Charitable's typical grant size?
William a Solomene Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $120,000, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William a Solomene Charitable that year got $54K on average.
Where does William a Solomene Charitable give grants?
William a Solomene Charitable gives mostly in Texas: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (8 grants) and Irving, TX (2 grants).
Does William a Solomene Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William a Solomene Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William a Solomene Charitable's largest grantees?
William a Solomene Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include University of Dallas ($1,075,000), St Phillips Catholic Church ($425,000) and Utsw Medical Center ($340,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William a Solomene Charitable?
William a Solomene Charitable reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $324K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William a Solomene Charitable fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William a Solomene Charitable?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William a Solomene Charitable's EIN?
William a Solomene Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3593260. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does William a Solomene Charitable 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). William a Solomene Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/william-a-solomene-charitable-morg_f68218ff19184b8da8a5975f16665065
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