PB&J Foundation Inc
PB&J Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in New York, Michigan, California, and Ohio, including groups working in areas such as environmental protection, parks, education, and visual storytelling.
PB&J Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: PB&J Foundation Inc gave $82K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $81,500
- +28.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,821
- +19.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,284,205
- +30.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to PB&J Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. The filing says to make an inquiry with management; it lists John Touhey as the contact. Deadlines and restrictions on awards are listed as “N/A.”
- Contact
Application contact: John Touhey
Mailing address: 262 Garfield Place, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Phone: (917) 648-1059
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who PB&J Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Suffolk Waterfront Fund ($20K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($33,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 25% to Michigan, 6% to California, and 2% to Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is PB&J Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $34K first-time, $3K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $82K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Suffolk Waterfront Fund New Suffolk, NY | General Donation | $20,000 |
| 4 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $33,500 |
| Prospect Park Alliance Brooklyn, NY | General Donation | $10,000 |
| Knickerbocker Tennis Foundation Brooklyn, NY | General Donation | $3,000 |
| Group for the East End Southhold, NY | General Donation | $3,000 |
| Center for Law and Justice Albany, NY | General Donation | $3,000 |
| Doctors without borders New York, NY | General Donation | $3,000 |
| To Love a Child Clifton Park, NY | General Donation | $2,000 |
| Congregation of the sisters of St Josep Cleveland, OH | General Donation | $2,000 |
| The Salvation Army Syracuse, NY | General Donation | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,284,205 | $205,345 | $96,971 | $81,500 | 14 | $81,500 | $50,345 | — |
| 2023 | $983,729 | $104,148 | $75,431 | $63,500 | 13 | $63,500 | $24,148 | — |
| 2022 | $797,970 | $69,753 | $65,921 | $53,000 | 12 | $53,000 | $19,753 | — |
| 2021 | $977,081 | $122,238 | $61,093 | $46,500 | 10 | $46,500 | $62,238 | — |
| 2020 | $802,300 | $103,028 | $37,773 | $30,000 | 9 | — | $23,028 | $32,637 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions included protecting New Suffolk’s waterfront and eastern Long Island’s environment, caring for Prospect Park, supporting independent visual storytelling, and providing alternative education in the community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $81,500 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $3,000. Notable grants included $20,000 each to New Suffolk Waterfront Fund and Interlochen, $10,000 to Prospect Park Alliance, $8,000 to Peconic Ballet, and $5,000 to an individual recipient The filing lists each grant’s purpose as “GENERAL DONATION.”
The New Suffolk Waterfront Fund says its mission is to preserve and protect the community’s waterfront, support sustainable activities, and assure public access. Prospect Park Alliance describes its work as restoring, developing, and operating Prospect Park in partnership with New York City and the community. An individual recipient says it champions creative independence in visual storytelling and fosters inclusion. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a mission statement for the foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Touhey as president, Patricia Lowry as vice president, and Colin Touhey and Evan Touhey as directors.
PB&J Foundation Inc is led by John Touhey, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Touhey
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colin Touhey
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Evan Touhey
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia Lowry
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about PB&J Foundation Inc
How much does PB&J Foundation Inc give each year?
PB&J Foundation Inc gave $82K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $64K across 13 grants.
What is PB&J Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
PB&J Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $5,821, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from PB&J Foundation Inc that year got $34K on average.
Where does PB&J Foundation Inc give grants?
PB&J Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (25%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does PB&J Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of PB&J Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are PB&J Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
PB&J Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include New Suffolk Waterfront Fund ($20,000), Prospect Park Alliance ($10,000) and Knickerbocker Tennis Foundation ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($33,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is PB&J Foundation Inc?
PB&J Foundation Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $205K.
What does PB&J Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from PB&J Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is PB&J Foundation Inc's EIN?
PB&J Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2215647. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does PB&J Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). PB&J Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pbandj-foundation-inc-morg_2ea338bdf01a4b069cd887d99d90198a
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