The Pauley Family Foundation
Richmond, Virginia · EIN 541685158 · Private foundation
Based in Richmond, Virginia, The Pauley Family Foundation has awarded $35.0M across 306 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Hampden-sydney College. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.
What The Pauley Family Foundation funds
The Pauley Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, disability services, domestic violence, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Pauley Family Foundation, by amount:
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden-sydney College ANNUAL SUPPORT ($25,000), FUNDS FOR THE NEW SCIENCE BUILDING (7,214,836) | Hampdensydney, VA | $7.2M | 2020 |
| Feedmore Inc CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO INCREASE REFRIGERATION CAPACITY | Richmond, VA | $1.8M | 2017 |
| University of Manitoba Foundation USA THE STANLEY PAULEY ENGINEERING BUILDING ($1,606,076), ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPT. ($25,000) | Chicago, IL | $1.6M | 2017 |
| University of Manitoba Foundation USA DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING FOR EQUIPMENT TO SUPPORT ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH. | Chicago, IL | $1.1M | 2020 |
| Sweet Briar Institute ANNUAL SUPPORT ($25,000); TO SUPPORT THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO BUILD AN ARTS AND INNOVATION CENTER ON THE ST. CATHERINE'S SCHOOL CAMPUS ($300, | Sweet Briar, VA | $1.0M | 2020 |
| Hampden-sydney College GENERAL PURPOSES AND FUNDS FOR THE NEW SCIENCE BUILDING | Hampdensydney, VA | $798K | 2022 |
| Better Housing Coalition CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS AND GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS TO SUPPORT HOUSING COMMUNITIES FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDEN | Richmond, VA | $600K | 2023 |
| YWCA of Richmond CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR BUILDING/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES AND AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION | Richmond, VA | $575K | 2023 |
| Better Housing Coalition AFFORDABLE LOW-INCOME RENTALS, INCLUDING SENIORS AND AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS | Richmond, VA | $550K | 2022 |
| YWCA of Richmond CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR BUILDING/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES AND TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR LOW INCOME CHILDREN | Richmond, VA | $550K | 2022 |
| The Community Foundation Inc UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $449K | 2024 |
| The Community Foundation Inc UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Richmond, VA | $383K | 2023 |
| Maggie Walker Community Land Trust CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR LAND AND CONSTRUCTION COSTS AND GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS TO SUPPORT AFFORDABLE LOTS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONSTRUCTION | Richmond, VA | $350K | 2023 |
| Richmond Symphony GENERAL PURPOSES AND TO SPONSOR THE YO-YO MA PERFORMANCE ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2022 | Richmond, VA | $350K | 2022 |
| Acts--area Congregations Together in Service EVICTION PREVENTION/RENTAL ASSISTANCE | Richmond, VA | $334K | 2022 |
The Pauley Family Foundation giving by year
Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:
How to apply for funding from The Pauley Family Foundation
The Pauley Family Foundation'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. You can review the foundation directly at cfrichmond.org.
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Match my nonprofit to funders →Frequently asked questions about The Pauley Family Foundation
- Does The Pauley Family Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Pauley Family Foundation'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 Pauley Family Foundation fund?
- The Pauley Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Hampden-sydney College, Feedmore Inc, University of Manitoba Foundation USA. Its full grant history is listed above.
- How much does The Pauley Family Foundation give in grants?
- The Pauley Family Foundation reported $10.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $35.0M over 306 grants.
- Where is The Pauley Family Foundation located?
- The Pauley Family Foundation is based in Richmond, Virginia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 541685158.
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