Private foundation
PAULSON FAMILY FOUNDATION
WEST PALM BCH, FLEIN
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Private foundation
WEST PALM BCH, FLEIN
The funder's latest Form 990-PF says it accepts applications. Read the instructions below before you write.
Application policy: Accepts applications, as stated on the FY2024 return.
These lines count this foundation's own Form 990-PF returns that the IRS has published as data. An amended return replaces its original. They describe past returns only.
Application guidance comes from the funder's own Form 990-PF, Part XV (the section where a private foundation says how to apply), shown as filed. It is the funder's words, not ours. These fields are free text and the IRS form cuts them short. Filers sometimes put whole sentences in the contact-name box. Shown exactly as filed.
Giving by year
Total assets by year
| Year | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Giving | Assets | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 990-PF | $11,984,460 | $7,252,854 | $6,596,528 | $1,388,610,735 |
Figures are as reported on the e-filed return, with no restatement. Fiscal years are the funder's own tax year, labelled by the calendar year the period ends in. A blank line means the return does not carry that figure; a real zero shows as $0. When an amended return replaces an original, every figure here uses the amended return. The original is not shown. Giving is what the funder actually paid out toward its charitable purpose in the year (qualifying distributions on Form 990-PF, charitable disbursements otherwise). Assets are what it holds; giving is what moves.
Recipient focus areas
Where recipients are
Based on the 35% of grant rows we could match to an organization record. The rest stay as reported. The IRS assigns the NTEE category when it grants exemption. It often reflects the original filing, not today's giving.
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MANHATTAN INSTITUTE FOR POLICY RESEARCHNEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW IDEAS THAT FOSTER GREATER ECONOMIC CHOICE AND INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY. | $2,000,000 | 2023 | |
Recipients are shown as the funder wrote them on the return. A recipient with a link was matched to an organization record; the rest stay as reported and are never guessed. Some links come from other funders' returns: when three or more of them wrote the same name and state with one EIN, and the city on this row matches, we use that EIN. The name on this row is still shown as this funder wrote it.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Paulson | DIRECTOR PRESIDENT & SECRETARY | 2.0 | $0 |
| Lebin Mathew | TREASURER | 0.1 | $0 |
From the officer list on the latest e-filed return. Compensation is as reported there; a blank means the return carries no figure.
| $1,388,608,474 |
| FY2023 | 990-PF | $28,195,371 | $66,858,447 | $66,626,602 | $1,400,869,609 | $1,400,857,356 |
| FY2022 | 990-PF | −$29,391,565 | $67,814,177 | $67,458,540 | $1,473,216,498 | $1,473,216,498 |
| FY2021 | 990-PF | −$118,029,619 | $55,211,715 | $54,805,668 | $1,572,478,216 | $1,572,478,216 |
| FY2020 | 990-PF | −$1,479,630 | $28,225,801 | $28,045,702 | $1,747,341,667 | $1,747,008,477 |
| FY2019 | 990-PF | −$5,944,747 | $22,580,429 | $22,250,920 | $1,777,009,589 | $1,776,840,408 |
| FY2018 | 990-PF | $68,782,967 | $182,853,073 | $182,465,060 | $1,816,084,666 | $1,815,949,050 |
| FY2017 | 990-PF | $1,144,272,257 | $52,564,775 | $52,164,576 | $1,923,904,329 | $1,923,430,400 |
| FY2016 | 990-PF | $35,300,000 | $35,871,221 | $35,078,190 | $831,798,953 | $831,747,190 |
| THE UJA FEDERATIONNEW YORK, NY |
| TO FEED THE HUNGRY, ENHANCE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND SUSTAIN JEWISH INSTITUTIONS. |
| $1,500,000 |
| 2021 |
| Hebrew Home at Riverdale Foundationriverdale, NY | unrestricted charitable use by donee | $1,250,000 | 2016 |
| COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONSNEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT ONGOING ACTIVITIES FOR THE THINK-TANK INCLUDING RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS. | $1,054,500 | 2021 |
| SPENCE SCHOOLNEW YORK, NY | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE USE BY DONEE | $1,050,000 | 2016 |
| School of American Balletnew york, NY | TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH WORLD-RENOWNED TEACHERS, STATE OF THE ART STUDIOS, AN ON-SITE RESIDENCE HALL, AND SCHOLARSHIPS. | $1,000,000 | 2017 |
| MILKEN CENTER FOR ADVANCING THE AMERICAN DREAMSANTA MONICA, CA | TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH A DREAM, THE DRIVE TO ACHIEVE IT, BY PROVIDING THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE IT COME TRUE THROUGH GOOD HEALTH, GOOD EDUCTION AND AN ECONOMIC SYSTEM THAT WORKS FOR ALL | $1,000,000 | 2022 |
| UJA Federation of New YorkMatched to this organization because 28 grant-making charities wrote this name with its EIN. Source: Schedule I of their Form 990 returns, fiscal years 2020 to 2025. Counted Oct 9, 2026.New York, NY | unrestricted charitable use by donee | $1,000,000 | 2016 |
| COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONSNEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT ONGOING ACTIVITIES FOR THE THINK-TANK INCLUDING RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS. | $1,000,000 | 2022 |
| School of American Balletnew york, NY | unrestricted charitable use by donee | $1,000,000 | 2016 |
| MILKEN CENTER FOR ADVANCING THE AMERICAN DREAMSANTA MONICA, CA | TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH A DREAM, THE DRIVE TO ACHIEVE IT, BY PROVIDING THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE IT COME TRUE THROUGH GOOD HEALTH, GOOD EDUCTION AND AN ECONOMIC SYSTEM THAT WORKS FOR ALL | $750,000 | 2023 |
| MILKEN CENTER FOR ADVANCING THE AMERICAN DREAMSANTA MONICA, CA | To support people with a dream, the drive to achieve it, by providing the opportunity to make it come true through good health, good education and an economic system that works for all | $750,000 | 2024 |
| Preservation Foundation of Palm BeachPALM BEACH, FL | To protect and celebrate the architectural, botanical, and cultural heritage of palm beach | $700,000 | 2024 |
| COUNCIL OF FOREIGN RELATIONSNEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT ONGOING ACTIVITIES FOR THE THINK-TANK INCLUDING RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS. | $554,390 | 2020 |
| PARENTS DEFENDING EDUCATIONMatched to this organization because 11 grant-making charities wrote this name with its EIN. Source: Schedule I of their Form 990 returns, fiscal years 2021 to 2025. Counted Oct 9, 2026.ARLINGTON, VA | TO PROMOTE THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL OF RESTORING A HEALTHY, NON-POLITICAL EDUCATION FOR KIDS | $500,000 | 2022 |
| The UJA FederationNew York, NY | To feed the hungry, enhance mental health services, and sustain Jewish institutions | $500,000 | 2024 |
| THE UJA FEDERATIONNEW YORK, NY | TO FEED THE HUNGRY, ENHANCE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND SUSTAIN JEWISH INSTITUTIONS. | $500,000 | 2020 |
| PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATIONSANTA MONICA, CA | TO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION'S EFFORTS IN CANCER RESEARCH. | $275,000 | 2021 |
| NEW YORK CITY BALLETNEW YORK, NY | TO PROMOTE THE ART OF BALLET | $275,000 | 2023 |
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLSNEW YORK, NY | TO PROVIDE STUDENTS OF ALL BACKGROUND WITH HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION. | $260,000 | 2023 |
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLSNEW YORK, NY | TO PROVIDE STUDENTS OF ALL BACKGROUND WITH HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION. | $250,000 | 2021 |
| Success Academy Charter SchoolsNew York, NY | To provide students of all background with high quality education. | $250,000 | 2024 |
| THE UJA FEDERATIONNEW YORK, NY | TO FEED THE HUNGRY, ENHANCE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND SUSTAIN JEWISH INSTITUTIONS. | $250,000 | 2023 |
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLSNEW YORK, NY | TO PROVIDE STUDENTS OF ALL BACKGROUND WITH HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION. | $250,000 | 2020 |
| THE UJA FEDERATIONNEW YORK, NY | TO FEED THE HUNGRY, ENHANCE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND SUSTAIN JEWISH INSTITUTIONS. | $250,000 | 2022 |
Nearest by size, location and giving pattern in the database. Geography weighs heavily. Treat it as a starting list, not a ranking of fit.
Form 990-PF · FY2023 · period ending Dec 31, 2023IRS bulk XML
Filing id 202423209349107257
Form 990-PF · FY2022 · period ending Dec 31, 2022
Filing id 202313179349101431
Form 990-PF · FY2021 · period ending Dec 31, 2021
Filing id 202233199349108763
Form 990-PF · FY2020 · period ending Dec 31, 2020
Filing id 202103569349100205
Form 990-PF · FY2019 · period ending Dec 31, 2019
Filing id 202043229349101019
Form 990-PF · FY2018 · period ending Dec 31, 2018
Filing id 201923239349100707
Form 990-PF · FY2017 · period ending Dec 31, 2017
Filing id 201833199349104433
Form 990-PF · FY2016 · period ending Dec 31, 2016
Filing id 201711319349101221
Form 990-PF · FY2015 · period ending Dec 31, 2015
Filing id 201643149349100204
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