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    The Bay and Paul Foundations Inc

    Private FoundationIRS data 2022–2024
    Wilmington, DEEIN 131991717

    Annual Giving

    $32K-100% YoY

    Grants

    1

    Median Grant

    $32K

    Organizations Funded

    —

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    The Bay and Paul Foundations foster and accelerate initiatives that prepare agents of change working to strengthen social compact and develop authentic solutions to the challenges of this pivotal century; The foundation envisions vibrant communities whose skillful collaborations assure just and ecologically robust outcomes for present and future generations

    Focus Areas

    indigenous peoples' rightsindigenous land rightstribal environmental programsprotected areas and indigenous peoplesclimate change adaptationenvironmental conservationenvironmental policy and governancesustainability education

    Grant Types

    general operating supportcapacity buildingcapital campaigninternship supportconference and convening supportproject-based grantspersonnel support

    Funded Initiatives

    $20,483,289 in grants in 2023 with 122 awards; $12.9m in grants in 2022 with 106 awards; Past grantees include Wildlife Conservation Society, Sea Turtle Conservancy, Young People's Chorus of New York City, Peabody Essex Museum, Shelburne Museum

    How to Apply

    Proposals to the Bay and Paul Foundation are by invitation only. The foundation does not accept unsolicited inquiries or proposals.

    Does Not Fund

    K-12 math and science, arts-in-education grants are limited to the New York, NY, metropolitan area

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024-100%

    $32K

    Grants

    1

    Median

    $32K

    States

    1

    2023+58%

    $20.5M

    Grants

    122

    Median

    $73K

    States

    23

    2022

    $12.9M

    Grants

    106

    Median

    $38K

    States

    22

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $8K
    $32K(385.6%)
    2023
    $52K
    $20.5M(39223.5%)
    2022
    $20.4M
    $12.9M(63.4%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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