Originally founded in the mid 1980’s by reinsurance executive Paul S. Mavros, The Pauls Foundation is officially recognized as a Federal Non-profit Foundation under the 501(c) 3 Internal Revenue Service organizational code.

The Pauls Foundation offers granting opportunities mainly to arts organizations where our funding will make a marked difference in their programming. Traditionally, we have funded mostly Midwestern USA organizations; however, we will take grant applications from organizations that lie outside the Midwestern United States and determine the outcome individually.

The Foundation serves four individual sectors for grant applications. These include:

1. Fine Arts Grants, including vocal, instrumental and theatrical arts
2. Art Student Scholarships, offered to the supporting organizations or schools
3. Funding for traditional grand style Opera Production
4. Funding for Smaller or Lower Budget Arts Organizations, who do not typically receive governmental or large corporate support

Some overlapping between sectors may occur, particularly if a Fine Arts Grant is considered for a smaller or lower budget arts organization.

For additional information on applying for a grant, please click here.

For additional information on The Pauls Foundation, please contact us.