C Northrop & a Marder Pond Fdn
C Northrop & a Marder Pond Fdn is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports 21 grants totaling $528,000 to organizations working in areas including healthcare, survivor support, child and youth services, historic preservation, and community programs. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 25 grants totaling $582,000.
C Northrop & a Marder Pond Fdn at a glance
In short: C Northrop & a Marder Pond Fdn gave $582K across 25 grants in 2026 (avg $23K), top state Massachusetts. 16% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $582,000
- +10.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 25
- +19.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $23,280
- -7.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $13,331,687
- +20.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (4 of 25, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (40% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to C Northrop & a Marder Pond Fdn
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists PNC Bank Charitable Trust Grant Com as the contact. The form and materials, deadlines, and restrictions on awards are listed as “SEE FOOTNOTE.”
- Contact
Application contact: Pnc Bank Charitable Trust Grant Com
Mailing address: Tower At Pnc Plaza 300 Fifth Ave M, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (602) 603-7006
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who C Northrop & a Marder Pond Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $335K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 122 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (44%), New Jersey (32%), Florida (9%), Missouri (8%), and New York (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is C Northrop & a Marder Pond Fdn open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 25 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 68% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−10%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $528K (2025) to $650K (2023). In 2026 it made 25 grants totaling $582K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation Hyannis, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
| American Cancer Society West Palm Beach, FL | Benefit the Hope Lodge, | $50,000 |
| Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Chicago, IL | Global Research Fund 2025 | $50,000 |
| Liberty Hall South Dennis, MA | 175TH Anniversary Expenses | $35,000 |
| Housing Assistance Corporation Hyannis, MA | Homeless Prevention and | $25,000 |
| St David's Episcopal Church of Yarmouth South Yarmouth, MA | Sanctuary Cedar Shingle | $25,000 |
| Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation Mountainside, NJ | Care Coordination Pediatric | $25,000 |
| America's Vetdogs the K-9 Corps Inc Smithtown, NY | Service Dog Programs | $25,000 |
| Friends of Bass River South Yarmouth, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| South Dennis Free Library South Dennis, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13,331,687 | $2,961,751 | $721,806 | $582,000 | 25 | $647,004 | $2,887,380 | $652,790 |
| 2025 | $11,095,807 | $508,243 | $677,184 | $528,000 | 21 | $576,820 | $437,735 | $630,863 |
| 2024 | $11,287,637 | $835,585 | $681,201 | $555,500 | 23 | $614,719 | $758,002 | $586,717 |
| 2023 | $11,145,294 | $-38,853 | $790,928 | $650,000 | 25 | $671,509 | $171,472 | $577,650 |
| 2022 | $11,991,560 | $1,080,913 | $766,733 | $602,500 | 28 | $628,120 | $948,567 | $676,745 |
| 2021 | $11,714,451 | $939,516 | $733,799 | $590,000 | 26 | — | $811,004 | $620,844 |
| 2020 | $11,539,665 | $535,934 | $726,588 | $580,000 | 24 | — | $418,405 | $615,941 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, C Northrop & a Marder Pond Fdn reported a distributable amount of $653K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grant records show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Independence House describes its work as helping domestic and sexual assault victims, survivors, and children through services including crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling, and education. Children International says it works to end poverty by investing in children and youth and building healthy environments. Liberty Hall describes its mission as preserving, maintaining, and operating a historic landmark and park.
Other 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated missions address cancer support, communication for children with hearing loss, pediatric care, services for older adults and caregivers, and protection of the Bass River ecosystem.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $528,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $60,000, with a median of $25,000. Notable awards included $60,000 to Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation for its general operating fund; $50,000 to American Cancer Society for Hope Lodge; $40,000 to Independence House for its Empowered Survivors Program; $40,000 to Children International for special-needs primary care; and $35,000 to Liberty Hall for 175th-anniversary expenses. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 25 grants totaling $582,000.
Other reported awards included $25,000 to America’s VetDogs for service dog programs, $25,000 to Summit Speech School for its parent/infant program, and $25,000 to South Dennis Free Library for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles N Pond Jr, Donna S Pond, Grace Pond Fisher, and PNC Bank N A as co-trustees.
C Northrop & a Marder Pond Fdn's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Charles N. Pond Jr.
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $9K (2026)
Donna S. Pond
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $9K (2026)
Grace Pond Fisher
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $9K (2026)
PNC Bank N A
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$92K (2020) → $98K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard F. Greaves (2020) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $98K, to PNC Bank N a (Co-Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about C Northrop & a Marder Pond Fdn
How much does C Northrop & a Marder Pond Fdn give each year?
C Northrop & a Marder Pond Fdn gave $582K across 25 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $528K across 21 grants.
What is C Northrop & a Marder Pond Fdn's typical grant size?
C Northrop & a Marder Pond Fdn's median grant in 2026 was $20,000, and its average grant was $23,280, across 25 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from C Northrop & a Marder Pond Fdn that year got $15K on average.
Where does C Northrop & a Marder Pond Fdn give grants?
C Northrop & a Marder Pond Fdn's top state is Massachusetts, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (31%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hyannis, MA (5 grants), South Dennis, MA (2 grants) and South Yarmouth, MA (2 grants).
Does C Northrop & a Marder Pond Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 44% of C Northrop & a Marder Pond Fdn's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are C Northrop & a Marder Pond Fdn's largest grantees?
C Northrop & a Marder Pond Fdn's largest 2026 grantees include Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation ($50,000), American Cancer Society ($50,000) and Dystonia Medical Research Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is C Northrop & a Marder Pond Fdn?
C Northrop & a Marder Pond Fdn reported $13.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $647K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $653K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does C Northrop & a Marder Pond Fdn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grant records show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from C Northrop & a Marder Pond Fdn?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is C Northrop & a Marder Pond Fdn's EIN?
C Northrop & a Marder Pond Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6727894. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 11, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 27, 2025)
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