Pemberton Family Foundation is a private, independent foundation based in Osterville, Massachusetts. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation has been tax-exempt since March 1998 and operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on supporting charitable causes.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
+36.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$275K
+76.3% YoY
Grant Count
22
+37.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+28.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding priorities include:
- Elementary Education
- Library Services
- Nonprofit Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program, though specific application procedures are not detailed in available sources.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations primarily in:
- Massachusetts
- California
- New Jersey
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2025:
- Total Assets: $2,269,964
- Total Revenue: $891,143
- Total Expenses: $288
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,269,964 | $1,667,565 | $1,663,327 |
| Revenue | $891,143 | $169,896 | $60,666 |
| Expenses | $288,744 | $165,658 | $179,780 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $279,410 | $159,535 | $174,900 |
| Net Investment Income | $886,768 | $166,396 | $56,816 |
| Distributable Amount | $106,409 | $106,324 | $88,078 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
110 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
One trustee identified in available sources: Rosemary Pemberton serves as a trustee of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT A PEMBERTON | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| EDWARD TARLOW | ASSISTANT CLERK | — | — |
| ROBERT C PEMBERTON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JULIE PEMBERTON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BRIAN PEMBERTON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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