Fund for Policy Reform
To promote social welfare, the common good and the general welfare of people in communities around the world.
Fund for Policy Reform at a glance
In short: Fund for Policy Reform gave $412.0M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $412.0M), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $412,000,000
- +26.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $412,000,000
- +26.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $412,000,000
- Total assets
- $3,257,619,865
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Fund for Policy Reform funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fund for Policy Reform Inc ($412.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Fund for Policy Reform gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $271.5M (2020) to $412.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $412.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fund for Policy Reform Inc New York, NY | Promote Social Welfare | $412,000,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,257,619,865 | — | $482,752,160 | $412,000,000 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $3,256,881,319 | $978,123,206 | $330,970,053 | $327,000,000 | 1 | $978,123,206 |
| 2022 | $3,826,141,935 | — | $364,729,911 | $332,700,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $4,022,077,007 | $424,703,140 | $376,167,457 | $375,000,000 | 1 | $424,703,140 |
| 2020 | $4,235,255,567 | $1,446 | $275,834,264 | $271,500,000 | 2 | $1,446 |
About Fund for Policy Reform
Based on IRS filings
Fund for Policy Reform is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.3B in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $412.0M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fund for Policy Reform's 2024 filing lists 9 officers; 5 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leonard Benardo
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0 hrs/week
$447 (2024)
Bryn Mawr Trust
Administrative Trustee
On filings since 2022
0 hrs/week
$21K (2022) → $23K (2024)
Binaifer Nowrojee
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0 hrs/week
$507 (2024)
Michael Vachon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Soros
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maryann Canfield
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maija Arbolino
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
$64K (2020) → $9K (2024)
Catherine Livingston
Secretary
On filings since 2022
$18K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Debbie Fine
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$13K (2024)
Former officers (5)
- Former: Daniel Eule (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Gail Scovell (2020–2022) — Trustee & Secretary
- Former: Deborah Fine (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Christiana Trust (2020–2021) — Administrative Trustee
- Former: Patrick Gaspard (2020) — Trustee & President · Filing note: Until 123120
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $23K, to Bryn Mawr Trust (Administrative Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fund for Policy Reform
How much does Fund for Policy Reform give each year?
Fund for Policy Reform gave $412.0M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $327.0M across 1 grant.
How large is Fund for Policy Reform?
Fund for Policy Reform reported $3.3B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Fund for Policy Reform?
Fund for Policy Reform is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Wilmington, DE. It holds $3.3B in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Fund for Policy Reform operate?
Fund for Policy Reform has awarded grants in District of Columbia, New York.
What is Fund for Policy Reform's EIN?
Fund for Policy Reform's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-7090597. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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