Private foundation · EIN 38-6061335 · Flint, Michigan

Anna Paulina 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 45 grants paid, $2.3M total, median $10K. 80% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
45
$2.3M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MI
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$48M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Whaley Children's CenterFlint, MIIlp capacity expansion$302K
Food Bank of Eastern MichiganFlint, MINorthgate building$300K
YWCA of Greater FlintFlint, MIGirls aspire leadership$235K
Voices for Children Advocacy CenterBurton, MITrauma focused therapy$200K
Sylvester Broome Empowerment VillageFlint, MIAntidote studio expansion$150K
Active Boys in ChristFlint, MISummer stem trades program$150K
Carriage Town MinistriesFlint, MIUnrestricted general$114K
Neighborhood Engagement HubFlint, MICommunity tool-shed$110K
Greater Flint Arts CouncilFlint, MIGfac building renovations$100K
Shelter of FlintFlint, MIPost placement assistance$100K
Hurley FoundationFlint, MIHurley's food farmacy$100K
Big Brothers Big SistersFlint, MIMentoring program support$75K
Ctr for Higher Educational AchievementFlint, MIAdult literacy programs$50K
American Red CrossWashington, DCUnrestricted general$40K
Flint Children's MuseumFlint, MIUnrestricted general$35K
YMCA of FlintFlint, MIUnrestricted general$25K
United Way of Genesee CountyFlint, MIUnrestricted general$20K
Young Life of Genesee CountyGrand Blanc, MIUnrestricted general$20K
Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VAUnrestricted general$15K
Flint Institute of ArtsFlint, MIBuilding reserves$10K
Mackinac Center for Public PolicyMidland, MIUnrestricted general$10K
Old Newsboys of FlintFlint, MIUnrestricted general$10K
Flint Institute of MusicFlint, MIUnrestricted general$10K
Boys & Girls Club of AmericaAtlanta, GAUnrestricted general$5,000
Boy Scouts of AmericaIrving, TXUnrestricted general$5,000
Shriners' Hospitals for ChildrenTampa, FLUnrestricted general$5,000
Humane Society of Genesee CoBurton, MIUnrestricted general$5,000
Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan IncFlint, MIUnrestricted general$5,000
North End Soup KitchenFlint, MIUnrestricted general$5,000
Girl Scouts of Southeastern MichiganClinton Township, MIUnrestricted general$5,000
Forgotten Man Ministries in FlintGrand Rapids, MIUnrestricted general$5,000
Crim Fitness FoundationFlint, MIUnrestricted general$5,000
Crossover Downtown Outreach MinistryFlint, MIFood pantry$5,000
Free Medical Clinic of Genesee CountyFlint, MIUnrestricted general$5,000
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNUnrestricted general$5,000
Habitat for HumanityAtlanta, GAUnrestricted general$5,000
Mercy ShipsGrand Valley, TXUnrestricted general$2,000
Foundation for McC (mott Cmty College)Flint, MIUnrestricted general$2,000
Wkar at MsuEast Lansing, MIUnrestricted general$2,000
Flint Community PlayersFlint, MIUnrestricted general$2,000
Starr CommonwealthAlbion, MIUnrestricted general$1,000
Flint Regional Science FairFlint, MIUnrestricted general$1,000
Michigan Dyslexia InstituteLansing, MIUnrestricted general$1,000
Crime Stoppers of MichiganFlint, MIUnrestricted general$1,000
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VAUnrestricted general$1,000

By state: Michigan 36 · District of Columbia 1 · Virginia 2 · Georgia 2 · Texas 2 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Anna Paulina Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Flint, Michigan, tax-exempt since 1963. 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 Anna Paulina Foundation 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 Anna Paulina Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.3M across 45 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Anna Paulina Foundation give?

Michigan (36 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Virginia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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