Private foundation · EIN 27-4380616 · Potomac, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ronald and Joy Paul 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: 54 grants paid, $711K total, median $550. 44% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
54
$711K
Median grant
$550
Stays in MD
44%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jp Morgan Charitable Giving FundWashington, DCDonation$273K
ADLNew York, NYDonation$200K
Suburban HospitalWashington, DCDonation$50K
National Kidney FoundationWashington, DCDonation$28K
Children's InnBethesda, MDDonation$25K
Jewish Social Service AgencyWashington, DCDonation$25K
Caring MattersWashington, DCDonation$20K
Friends of Israel Defense ForcesNew York, NYDonation$15K
Congregation Har ShalomPotomac, MDDonation$14K
Eaglebank FoundationPotomac, MDDonation$10K
EverymindRockville, MDDonation$10K
ItinerisBaltimore, MDDonation$5,000
Main Street ConnectRockville, MDDonation$5,000
Hars Haredim (friends of Nahal Haredi Inc)Teaneck, NJDonation$5,000
Jewish Community CenterNorth Bethesda, MDDonation$2,500
Washington Project for the ArtsWashington, DCDonation$2,500
Devon Rubenstein FoundationGaithersburg, MDDonation$2,050
Jssa OrgPittsburgh, PADonation$1,918
Cjd Foundation IncAkron, OHDonation$1,900
Sunflower BakeryRockville, MDDonation$1,800
Capital Jewish MuseumWashington, DCDonation$1,800
Wgw Community Youth CupOakland, MDDonation$1,000
WinnWashington, DCDonation$1,000
Active MindsWashington, DCDonation$1,000
Jewish Women InternationalWashington, DCDonation$1,000
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILDonation$980
Children's HospitalSilver Spring, MDDonation$600
Snack NYCNew York, NYDonation$500
B'nai Israel Ethan Alperstein Sanctuary Garden EndowmentRockville, MDDonation$486
International Myeloma FoundationStudio City, CADonation$360
Jimmy FundBoston, MADonation$360
United Synagogue of Conservative JudaismNew York, NYDonation$360
Cycle for SurvivalNew York, NYDonation$250
Erin Levitas FoundationBaltimore, MDDonation$250
Interfaith WorksRockville, MDDonation$250
Frederick Health HospiceFrederick, MDDonation$250
National Brain Tumor SocietyNewton, MADonation$250
Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkBoone, IADonation$250
Suburban Hospital FoundationBethesda, MDDonation$200
Med-Star HealthColumbia, MDDonation$200
Nourishing BethesdaBethesda, MDDonation$200
Katzen Cancer Research CenterWashington, DCDonation$180
Hope & Cope Wellness CentreYork New Salem, PADonation$118
National Alliance on Mental IllnessBaltimore, MDDonation$118
Epilepsy FoundationBowie, MDDonation$100
Misty Meadows Mitey RidersWaxhaw, NCDonation$100
4 Montgomery KidsBethesda, MDDonation$100
Lessans Camp JCCRockville, MDDonation$100
Moveable FeastBaltimore, MDDonation$100
New Neighbor Interfaith AllianceRockville, MDDonation$100
One Warm CoatSan Francisco, CADonation$100
Our Mind MattersArlington, VADonation$100
Recovery UnpluggedAnnandale, VADonation$100
Sleep in Heavenly PeacePhoenix, AZDonation$100

By state: District of Columbia 11 · New York 5 · Maryland 24 · New Jersey 1 · Pennsylvania 2 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Ronald and Joy Paul Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Potomac, Maryland, administered in care of Ronald D Paul, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 Ronald and Joy Paul 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 Ronald and Joy Paul Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $711K across 54 grants, a median of $550.

Where does Ronald and Joy Paul Family Foundation Inc give?

District of Columbia (11 grants), New York (5 grants), Maryland (24 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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