PCA Foundation Inc
PCA Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports $37,000 in grants to 10 charitable organizations, all of them in Massachusetts.
PCA Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: PCA Foundation Inc gave $37K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Massachusetts. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $37,000
- +12.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,700
- -32.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $43,867
- -45.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to PCA Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing lists David Chilinski as the person to contact.
- Contact
Application contact: David Chilinski
Mailing address: 221 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: (647) 547-8120
Email: dchilinski@pcadesign.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who PCA Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ace Mentor of Greater Boston ($5K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is PCA Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 63% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2024) to $100K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Mentor of Greater Boston Wakefield, MA | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Boston Architectural College Boston, MA | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Builders of Color Coalition Boston, MA | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| The Boston Foundation Boston, MA | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Maud Morgan Arts Center Cambridge, MA | Charitable Donation | $4,000 |
| On the Rise Cambridge, MA | Charitable Donation | $3,000 |
| 2 Life Communities Boston, MA | Charitable Donation | $2,500 |
| Essex County Habitat for Humanity Danvers, MA | Charitable Donation | $2,500 |
| Food for Free Somerville, MA | Charitable Donation | $2,500 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank Boston, MA | Charitable Donation | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,867 | — | $37,019 | $37,000 | 10 | $37,000 | $2,625 |
| 2024 | $80,886 | $2,100 | $35,189 | $33,000 | 6 | $33,000 | $4,310 |
| 2023 | $113,973 | $131,750 | $96,839 | $95,000 | 15 | $95,000 | $4,568 |
| 2022 | $79,062 | $51,500 | $101,554 | $100,000 | 14 | $100,000 | $4,510 |
| 2021 | $129,116 | $136,500 | $48,554 | $47,000 | 9 | — | $3,320 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, PCA Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including design education, support for minority real estate professionals, homelessness services, food assistance, and the arts. For example, Boston Architectural College describes its mission as providing design education grounded in practice and accessible to diverse communities. Builders of Color Coalition says it convenes minority real estate professionals for education and networking.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $37,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $5,000, with a median of $3,500. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as “charitable donation.”
The largest grants were $5,000 each to ACE Mentor of Greater Boston, Boston Architectural College, Builders of Color Coalition, and The Boston Foundation. Other grants included $4,000 to Maud Morgan Arts Center and $3,000 to On the Rise.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Eric Brown as president, Mark Eclipse as clerk, and Nidhi John as director.
PCA Foundation Inc is led by Eric Brown, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eric Brown
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nidhi John
Director
New on the 2025 filing
14 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Eclipse
Clerk
Director → Clerk, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: David Chilinski (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Karen Dubrovsky (2023–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Judith Salvi (2021–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 PCA Foundation Inc
How much does PCA Foundation Inc give each year?
PCA Foundation Inc gave $37K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $33K across 6 grants.
What is PCA Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
PCA Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $3,700, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from PCA Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does PCA Foundation Inc give grants?
PCA Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (5 grants) and Cambridge, MA (2 grants).
Does PCA Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on PCA Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (10 grants).
Who are PCA Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
PCA Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Ace Mentor of Greater Boston ($5,000), Boston Architectural College ($5,000) and Builders of Color Coalition ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is PCA Foundation Inc?
PCA Foundation Inc reported $44K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does PCA Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including design education, support for minority real estate professionals, homelessness services, food assistance, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from PCA Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is PCA Foundation Inc's EIN?
PCA Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3912401. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does PCA Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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