Private foundation · EIN 81-3593260 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

William a Solemene Charitable 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: 25 grants paid, $3.0M total, median $40K. 68% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
25
$3.0M
Median grant
$40K
Stays in TX
68%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.6M

How to apply

Not applicable. Contact: Thomas Pauken, 6339 Chesley Lane, Dallas, Tx, 2143789340

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of DallasIrving, TXGeneral$1.1M
St Phillips Catholic ChurchDallas, TXGeneral$425K
Utsw Medical CenterDallas, TXGeneral$340K
Free Enterprise InstituteHouston, TXGeneral$248K
Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TXGeneral$200K
Academy of PhilosophyWorcester, MAGeneral$150K
University of TexasAustin, TXGeneral$70K
Animal Refuge FoundationSherman, TXGeneral$60K
Childrens Miracle NetworkSalt Lake City, UTGeneral$60K
Shriners ChildrenTampa, FLGeneral$50K
St Jude Childrens HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral$50K
Texas Scottish RiteDallas, TXGeneral$50K
New Oxford ReviewBerkeley, CAGeneral$40K
Homes for Our TroopsTaunton, MAGeneral$30K
Ignatius PressSan Francisco, CAGeneral$25K
Bonton Farms Communities FdnDallas, TXGeneral$20K
Society of G K ChestertonHopkins, MNGeneral$20K
Operation KindnessCarrollton, TXGeneral$20K
Paws for Purple HeartsSan Antonio, TXGeneral$15K
Park Cities Rotary ClubDallas, TXGeneral$15K
Patriot Paws Service DogsRockwall, TXGeneral$10K
Polish Heritage CenterPanna Maria, TXGeneral$10K
The Agape ClinicDallas, TXGeneral$10K
Intercollegiate StudiesIrving, TXGeneral$5,000
A Voice for All PawsDallas, TXGeneral$2,000

By state: Texas 17 · Massachusetts 2 · California 2 · Utah 1 · Florida 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

William a Solemene Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 William a Solemene Charitable 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 William a Solemene Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $3.0M across 25 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does William a Solemene Charitable Foundation give?

Texas (17 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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