Private foundation · EIN 20-0801378 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ferrell-Paulin Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $180K total, median $38K. 75% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$180K
Median grant
$38K
Stays in CA
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.0M

Grants paid in 2025

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Center for Cultural InnovationLos Angeles, CATo provide assistance to artists and art workers of all disciplines whose residences and or studios were affected by the palisades and eato…$100K
Baby 2 BabyLos Angeles, CATo provide children in need with diapers, clothing, and the basic necessities that every child deserves.$50K
Lucky ProjectSalt Lake City, UTTo help support individuals with disabilities who are developing the fundamentals to help create full meaningful lives$25K
Elemental MusicSanta Monica, CATo contribute to making music a part of a child's life.$5,000

By state: California 3 · Utah 1

About this foundation

Ferrell-Paulin Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Matthew Lichtenberg, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Ferrell-Paulin Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ferrell-Paulin Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $180K across 4 grants, a median of $38K.

Where does Ferrell-Paulin Family Foundation Inc give?

California (3 grants), Utah (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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