Panta Rhea Foundation is a family foundation based in La Jolla, California, established in 1989. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) private foundation dedicated to supporting communities building power and regenerating nature across the Caribbean and Americas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
-39.7% YoY
Revenue
$148K
-86.7% YoY
Qualifying Distributions
$945K
-2.3% YoY
Expenses
$977K
-4.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Panta Rhea Foundation reported a distributable amount of $93K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on imagining a world where people are in right relationship with each other and nature. The organization aims to:
- Build a world where Afro-descendant, Indigenous, and other frontline communities enjoy dignity and self-determination
- Ensure communities have voice, power, and representation—locally, regionally, and globally
- Restore and regenerate the natural world, bringing people into right relationship with the climate, land, and seas
- Respect and honor the beauty of peoples' cultures, artistic practices, self-expression, and individuality
- Cultivate global solidarity and reciprocity for partners' communities
- Shift agency and financial resources back to the global south from the global north
Primary funding areas include contemporary art, performance, film, civic engagement, public life, food systems, sustainable agriculture, and climate change through the lenses of social, racial, and Indigenous justice. The foundation also supports work at the intersection of climate change and art.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Grantseekers should contact the foundation directly with general outreach inquiries.
Grant Range
$2,000 to $480,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds work in the Caribbean and the Americas, with particular emphasis on supporting Afro-descendant, Indigenous, women, youth, migrant, LGBTQ+, and other frontline communities in these regions. Historically, the foundation has primarily supported organizations in California, District of Columbia, and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (2023):
- Total Assets: $2,455,002
- Total Revenues: $1,114,572
- Total Expenses: $1,023,803
- Total Liabilities: $14,700
- Total Grants, Contributions: $993,680
- Investment Income and Dividends: $36,896
Staff: 4 employees (as of 2023)
Historical Context: Total assets have decreased from $3.4 million in 2011 to approximately $1.5 million in 2024, reflecting significant changes in the foundation's financial position over the past decade.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,480,762 | $2,455,002 | $2,502,287 |
| Revenue | $148,296 | $1,114,572 | $997,738 |
| Expenses | $976,789 | $1,023,803 | $5,646,606 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $944,935 | $967,159 | $5,441,518 |
| Net Investment Income | $105,500 | $688,502 | $1,116,620 |
| Distributable Amount | $93,013 | $54,298 | $183,831 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Connie Archbold Robinson - Chief Executive Officer Connie joined Panta Rhea in 2019 and serves as an officer of the board providing organizational oversight and cultivating strategic global partnerships. Prior to joining Panta Rhea, she served as grantmaking portfolio director on The James Irvine Foundation's executive team. She holds a Master of City and Regional Planning degree from UC Berkeley and a BA in Communications and Spanish from La Sierra University.
Amalia Brindis Delgado - Chief Strategy Officer As Panta Rhea's first chief strategy officer, Amalia oversees the foundation's strategy and programs, collaborating closely with community and philanthropic partners across the Caribbean and the Americas. She brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in global and US-based social entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and nonprofit organizational development. Before joining Panta Rhea, she worked for five years at Hispanics in Philanthropy as vice president of strategy and impact.
Lisl Schoepflin - President & Chair
Gerald Guarin - Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONNIE MALLOY | CEO | 40 | $259,326 |
| AMALIA GREENBERG | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | 40 | $195,930 |
| ELISABETH SCHOEPFLIN | PRESIDENT, BOARD CHAIR, DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| HOLLY ROBERSON | TREASURER, BOARD CO-CHAIR | 5 | — |
| GERLIE COLLADO | SECRETARY, GRANTS AND ADMIN LEAD | 40 | $91,044 |
| CEDRIC BROWN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DAIDIE DONNELLEY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| SOLOME LEMMA | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2025, Panta Rhea announced a new chapter for the organization involving a refreshed strategy and leadership. The foundation announced Amalia Brindis Delgado as a new executive director and added new board members. The foundation's asset totals and annual giving declined significantly between 2018 and 2023, though the organization has repositioned itself with renewed strategic focus on supporting Afro-descendant, Indigenous, women, youth, migrant, LGBTQ+, and other frontline communities across the Caribbean and Americas.
The foundation continues to support arts-based initiatives, including regranting programs such as TENDER, a Caribbean Arts Regranting Initiative.
TENDER: A Caribbean Arts Regranting Initiative - fresh milk barbadosSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Panta Rhea Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission centers on imagining a world where people are in right relationship with each other and nature. The organization aims to: • Build a world where Afro-descendant, Indigenous, and other frontline communities enjoy dignity and self-determination • Ensure communities have voice, power, and representation—locally, regionally, and globally • Restore and regenerate the natural world, bringing people into right relationship with the climate, land, and seas • Respect and honor th…
How do I apply for a grant from Panta Rhea Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Grantseekers should contact the foundation directly with general outreach inquiries. The foundation primarily works through regranting organizations that support local and grassroots groups. It emphasizes collaboration and providing ongoing support to "core grantees," positioning itself as a long-term funder. **Grant Activity:** • Historical grant range: $2,000 to $480,000 • Average historical grant: $48,000 • Median historical grant: $20,000
Where does Panta Rhea Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds work in the Caribbean and the Americas, with particular emphasis on supporting Afro-descendant, Indigenous, women, youth, migrant, LGBTQ+, and other frontline communities in these regions. Historically, the foundation has primarily supported organizations in California, District of Columbia, and Illinois.
How much is Panta Rhea Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Panta Rhea Foundation reported a distributable amount of $93K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Panta Rhea Foundation's EIN?
Panta Rhea Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0381281. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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