Private foundation · EIN 88-2918646
Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation
Redmond, WA
Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation is a private foundation based in Redmond, WA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $485M in grants and contributions paid across 132 grants, with $7.36B in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to National Philanthropic Trust, Blue Meridian Partners Inc and Hopewell Fund.
How to request funding
Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.
As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | Jenkintown, PA | To Support the Global Leaders Fund | $242,500,000 |
| Blue Meridian Partners Inc | New York, NY | To Raise Public Awareness of the Benefits of Full Access to Economic Opportunities | $17,000,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | Washington, DC | To Support Civic Engagement and Participation | $14,000,000 |
| National Partnership for Women and Families Inc | Washington, DC | To Remove Barriers for People in the Workplace, Especially for Women | $10,000,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | Jenkintown, PA | To Support Family Health and Wellbeing Fund | $10,000,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | To Increase Access to Mental Health Support for Young People | $7,000,000 |
| National Womens Law Center Fund LLC | Washington, DC | To Remove Barriers That Limit Full Participation in the Workplace, Especially for Women | $7,000,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | Jenkintown, PA | To Support Select Organizations Working on Women Rights Globally. | $5,000,000 |
| National Women's Law Center | Washington, DC | To Provide General Support | $5,000,000 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All | Washington, DC | To Provide General Support | $5,000,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | New York, NY | To Reduce Violence Against Women | $5,000,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | New York, NY | To Reduce Violence Against Women | $5,000,000 |
| States United Democracy Center Inc | Washington, DC | To Provide General Support | $5,000,000 |
| Bipartisan Policy Center Inc | Washington, DC | To Provide General Support | $4,000,000 |
| Center for Community Change | Washington, DC | To Provide General Support | $4,000,000 |
| Momsrising Education Fund | Baltimore, MD | To Provide General Support | $4,000,000 |
| Ms Foundation for Women | Brooklyn, NY | To Provide General Support | $4,000,000 |
| National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc | New York, NY | To Provide General Support | $4,000,000 |
| National Partnership for Women and Families Inc | Washington, DC | To Provide General Support | $4,000,000 |
| New America Foundation | Washington, DC | To Provide General Support | $4,000,000 |
| The 19th News | Austin, TX | To Provide General Support | $4,000,000 |
| The Center for Reproductive Rights Inc | New York, NY | To Provide General Support | $4,000,000 |
| The Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute | New York, NY | To Provide General Support | $4,000,000 |
| Workmoney Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | To Provide General Support | $4,000,000 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | To Increase Access to Computing Education | $3,800,000 |
The 25 largest of 132 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Pennsylvania$258M · 3 grants
- District of Columbia$102M · 39 grants
- New York$70.1M · 35 grants
- Maryland$9.25M · 5 grants
- Massachusetts$8.38M · 6 grants
- Washington$5.76M · 10 grants
- California$5.08M · 11 grants
- Texas$4.22M · 2 grants
- Wisconsin$4M · 1 grant
- North Carolina$3M · 2 grants
- Colorado$3M · 2 grants
- Oregon$2.5M · 1 grant
Quick answers
Does Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation accept grant applications?
According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
How much does Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $484,692,348 in grants and contributions paid (132 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to National Philanthropic Trust (PA), $243M, Blue Meridian Partners Inc (NY), $17M, Hopewell Fund (DC), $14M, National Partnership for Women and Families Inc (DC), $10M and National Philanthropic Trust (PA), $10M.