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The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc

Wilmington, Delaware  ·  EIN 131991717  ·  Private foundation

The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $8.9M in grants paid and $46.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 412 individual grants from this funder — $42.3M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$8.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$46.1M
Total assets
412
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc funds

The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureArts EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHigher Education

Populations it has supported include indigenous, women girls.

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Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
New York University - School of Law
To support the general operations of its Institute for Policy Integrity
New York, NY$1.4M2022
Gateways Music Festival Inc
To implement Gateways' plan for leadership transition and succession and to ensure future sustainability through creation of a robust develo
Rochester, NY$1.2M2022
Project Expedite Justice
General & Unrestricted
Kailua Kona, HI$1.2M2023
Calvert Impact Capital Inc
General & Unrestricted (see attached General Explanation)
Bethesda, MD$1.2M2020
Law College Association of the University of Arizo
General & Unrestricted
Tucson, AZ$1.1M2023
University of Michigan
General & Unrestricted
Ann Arbor, MI$1.0M2023
International Indian Treaty Council Inc
General & Unrestricted
San Francisco, CA$1.0M2023
Indij Public Media
Support for capacity building in the areas of staffing, systems, and fund development
Phoenix, AZ$1.0M2022
Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
General Support/Wharton ESG Lab
Philadelphia, PA$760K2023
Global Investigative Journalism Network
General & Unrestricted
Silver Spring, MD$750K2023
Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians
to support annual National and International Tribal climate adaptation planning camps in 2022, 2023, and 2024
Portland, OR$677K2023
Grist Magazine Inc
General & Unrestricted
Seattle, WA$610K2023
Emerge 125 Inc
General & Unrestricted
New York, NY$600K2023
Cultural Survival Inc
General & Unrestricted
Cambridge, MA$550K2023
The Brooklyn Queens Conservatory of Music
General & Unrestricted
Brooklyn, NY$500K2023

The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$8.9M
2022$12.9M
2023$20.5M
2024$32K

How to apply for funding from The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc

The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc

Does The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc accept grant applications?
The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc fund?
The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include New York University - School of Law, Gateways Music Festival Inc, Project Expedite Justice. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc give in grants?
The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc reported $8.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $42.3M over 412 grants.
Where is The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc located?
The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc is based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 131991717.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.