Panwy Foundation Inc
Panwy Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Greenwich, Connecticut, established in 1943 in New York, incorporated in 1951 in New Jersey, and reincorporated in 1988 in Connecticut. The foundation has been tax-exempt since March 1989. It operates as a family foundation with a volunteer leadership team and no paid staff.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.3M
-1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$436K
+79.5% YoY
Grant Count
169
+4.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+72.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports charitable initiatives across multiple subject areas, including:
- Arts and culture
- Health and diseases/conditions
- Religion (specifically Christianity and Protestantism)
- Human services
The foundation provides funding for projects across a wide geographic range of cities and states throughout the United States.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
approximately $1,100-$6,000
Average Grant
approximately $1,100-$6,000
Ready to take the next step with Panwy Foundation Inc?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports projects across the United States, including major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, with funding distributed across multiple states.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending December 2024:
- Total Assets: $3,264,954
- Total Revenue: $475,434
- Total Expenses: $504,844
- Net Income: -$29,410
- Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue Breakdown (2024):
- Contributions Received: $83,000
- Interest Revenue: $98,125
Prior Year (2023):
- Total Assets: $3,324,871
- Total Giving: $242,801
- Total Revenue: approximately $283,000
- Total Expenses: approximately $306,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,264,954 | $3,324,871 | $3,034,272 |
| Revenue | $475,434 | $282,557 | $172,867 |
| Expenses | $504,844 | $305,994 | $240,388 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $435,721 | $242,801 | $172,221 |
| Net Investment Income | $323,780 | $173,165 | $94,772 |
| Distributable Amount | $256,432 | $241,121 | $229,502 |
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
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Ralph M. Wyman — President
- Kenneth Russell — Vice President
- Carla Benka — Vice President
- Leslie A. W. Cooper — Treasurer/Secretary
- Virginia W. Meyer — Trustee
All leadership team members serve on a voluntary basis with no compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RALPH M WYMAN | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| KENNETH RUSSELL | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| VIRGINIA W MEYER | TRUSTEE | 10 | — |
| CARLA BENKA | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| PEGGY R ROSENBLUM | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| LESLIE A W COOPER | TREASURER/SECRETARY | 10 | — |
| ALEXANDRA NP DORF | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CRISTINA WYMAN | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 15 E Putnam Ave # 3100, Greenwich, CT 06830-5424
Phone: 203-661-6616
EIN: 13-6130759
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Christine E Moser Foundation
NEW BRITAIN, CT
Assets
$767K
Grants
7
Total Given
$36K
The Ravengate Foundation
OLD GREENWICH, CT
Assets
$1.2M
Grants
3
Total Given
$70K
Alderman Family Foundation
SALISBURY, CT
Assets
$33K
Grants
5
Total Given
$650
Calf Island Foundation
GREENWICH, CT
Assets
$172K
Grants
1
Total Given
$10K
Russel R Taylor Foundation
GREENWICH, CT
Assets
$2.6M
Grants
3
Total Given
$224K
Nancy a Larson Foundation Inc
OLD LYME, CT
Assets
$9K
Grants
8
Total Given
$12K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with Panwy Foundation Inc on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities