Founders Pledge Inc is a global nonprofit organization based in New York, NY that empowers entrepreneurs and investors to maximize the impact of their charitable giving. Operating as both a philanthropic advisor and grant-maker, the organization bridges the gap between entrepreneurs and high-impact charities worldwide. The organization is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity that has been operating since its founding in 2015, with tax-exempt status granted in June 2020.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$117.6M
+1435.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$26.3M
-20.5% YoY
Grant Count
102
+34.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$257K
-40.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Founders Pledge's mission is focused on maximizing impact in everything the organization does. The organization equips its community of entrepreneurs with research-based knowledge and resources to give generously and effectively.
The organization operates multiple specialized funds addressing distinct cause areas:
- Catalytic Impact Fund: Targets highest-leverage interventions with transformative potential
- Patient Philanthropy Fund: Long-term strategic funding for future high-impact opportunities
- Global Catastrophic Risks Fund: Supporting work to reduce existential and catastrophic risks
- Climate Fund: Funding climate change mitigation and adaptation initiatives
- Global Health & Development Fund: Supporting interventions in global health and development
Grantmaking
Founders Pledge made 55 grants in 2024 and 76 grants in 2023. Recent notable grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Founders Pledge operates globally with registered nonprofits in the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany. The organization's member base spans more than 45 countries.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $117,609,621
- Total Revenue: $145,000,000 (approximately)
- Total Expenses: $34,600,883
- Total Liabilities: $1,440,000
- Total Giving: $30,147,500
Funding Structure: In 2025, over 45.5% of operating expenses were funded by members. The organization does not charge membership fees and is also supported by foundation grants and corporate partnerships.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $117,609,621 | $7,657,489 | $9,810,548 |
| Revenue | $144,636,466 | $34,561,202 | $23,352,443 |
| Expenses | $34,600,883 | $36,820,678 | $28,065,989 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | $36,810,075 | $28,059,848 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,787,904 | $66,949 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | $320,394 | $580,487 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Founders Pledge Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- David Goldberg - Founder & President
- Charlotte Monico - CEO
- Diane Sheard - Chief of Staff
- Dominic Finelli - Principal Advisor and Managing Director, Advising
- Ellen MacKay - Chief Product Officer
- Matt Lerner - Managing Director, Research
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID JONATHAN GOLDBERG | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 0.45 | — |
| SABRINA POURMAND | SECRETARY | 0.45 | — |
| PHILIPPA LAWRENCE | DIRECTOR | 0.45 | — |
| DANIELLE BAYER | DIRECTOR | 0.45 | — |
| DAVID KLEIN | DIRECTOR | 0.45 | — |
| RACHEL ASH THRU 82024 | US MANAGING DIRECTOR | 40 | $120,674 |
| DOMINIC FINELLI | PRINCIPAL ADVISOR | 40 | $131,934 |
| NATE KUERSCHNER | HEAD OF PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES OPERATIONS | 40 | $138,804 |
| MATT LERNER | RESEARCH DIRECTOR | 40 | $146,125 |
| JONATHAN RONCEK | FINANCE MANAGER | 40 | $120,236 |
| ALEX SAJBEN | SENIOR ADVISOR | 40 | $124,302 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Founders Pledge received a $4 million grant from Open Philanthropy to fuel the entrepreneurial giving movement. The organization also received $50 million for its Climate Fund, demonstrating significant institutional support for its climate-focused grantmaking initiatives.
Founders Pledge Awarded $4 Million Grant from Open Philanthropy ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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