Private foundation · EIN 34-1881146 · Cleveland, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Donald W & Marguerite J Paul Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $43K total, median $7,500. 33% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$43K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in OH
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 5 of 6 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cafe of Life IncBonita Springs, FLFood pantry$10K
Edmundite MissionsSelma, ALGeneral$10K
St Joseph ChurchFremont, OHGeneral fund$10K
Dominican Sisters of St Cecelia ConNashville, TNAnnual fund$5,000
St Leo's ChurchBonita Springs, FLGeneral fund$5,000

By state: Florida 2 · Ohio 2 · Alabama 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Donald W & Marguerite J Paul Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cleveland, Ohio, administered in care of Hugh J Morgan, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Donald W & Marguerite J Paul Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Donald W & Marguerite J Paul Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $43K across 6 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Donald W & Marguerite J Paul Foundation give?

Florida (2 grants), Ohio (2 grants), Alabama (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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