Hidden Pond Foundation
Hidden Pond Foundation is a private foundation, based in Morristown, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $57K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $122K. Net investment income was $132K.
Hidden Pond Foundation at a glance
In short: Hidden Pond Foundation gave $122K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $122K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $122,250
- +2345.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $122,250
- +2345.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $122,250
- Total assets
- $57,056
- +51.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Hidden Pond Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 27 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Hidden Pond Foundation gives
- Giving grew 945% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $122K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Statement Morristown, NJ | Religion | $122,250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,056 | $144,846 | $125,493 | $122,250 | 1 | $122,250 | $131,603 | $2,683 |
| 2024 | $37,703 | $282 | $8,067 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | — | $1,540 |
| 2023 | $45,488 | $25,400 | $19,965 | $16,850 | 12 | $16,850 | — | $814 |
| 2022 | $40,053 | $15,059 | $14,195 | $11,700 | 6 | $11,700 | — | $459 |
| 2021 | $39,089 | $5,102 | $7,650 | $5,150 | 7 | $5,150 | — | $782 |
| 2020 | $41,637 | $15,955 | $12,373 | $9,850 | 8 | — | — | $679 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hidden Pond Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hidden Pond Foundation is led by J. Peter Simon, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
J. Peter Simon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Hidden Pond Foundation
How much does Hidden Pond Foundation give each year?
Hidden Pond Foundation gave $122K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
How large is Hidden Pond Foundation?
Hidden Pond Foundation reported $57K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $122K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Hidden Pond Foundation operate?
Hidden Pond Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, California, District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Virginia.
What is Hidden Pond Foundation's EIN?
Hidden Pond Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3338066. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
Live grants for the work Hidden Pond Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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