Private foundation · EIN 81-0421477 · West Linn, Oregon

Paulus Foundation Incorporated

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $10K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $75K total, median $10K. 57% of grants stayed in Oregon. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$75K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in OR
57%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.8M

How to apply

Letter with background, purpose, specific need, and amount of request. Attach 501(c)(3) clearance. Contact: Sophie J Alweis, 21447 Waterford Place, West Linn, Or, 5033135334 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Planned ParenthoodNew York, NYGeneral fund$15K
Amigos of Costa RicaWest Chester, PAGeneral fund$15K
PetaWashington, DCGeneral fund$10K
Habitat for Humanity of OregonPortland, ORGeneral fund$10K
Food for Lane CountyEugene, ORGeneral fund$10K
Volunteers of America OregonPortland, ORGeneral fund$10K
Compassion Choices OregonPortland, ORGeneral fund$5,000

By state: Oregon 4 · New York 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Paulus Foundation Incorporated is a private grantmaking foundation in West Linn, Oregon, tax-exempt since 1984. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Paulus Foundation Incorporated accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter with background, purpose, specific need, and amount of request. Attach 501(c)(3) clearance. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Paulus Foundation Incorporated give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $75K across 7 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Paulus Foundation Incorporated give?

Oregon (4 grants), New York (1 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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