PepsiCo Foundation Inc is a private, company-sponsored foundation incorporated in 1962 and based in Purchase, New York. The foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that has been tax-exempt since May 1963. It operates as the philanthropic arm of PepsiCo, supporting communities globally through strategic grantmaking and employee engagement programs.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$113.0M

+70.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$37.6M

-2.8% YoY

Grant Count

57

-27.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$659K

+34.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pepsico Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports programs designed to:

  • Encourage healthy lifestyles
  • Improve availability of affordable nutrition
  • Provide access to water
  • Enhance sustainable agriculture capability
  • Promote job readiness
  • Empower women and girls

The foundation's work centers on driving positive change for people and the planet by partnering with communities to expand access to food, water, farming, and workforce development opportunities.

Primary Funding Focus

Key funding areas include:

  • Food Security & Nutrition: The Food for Good program has partnered with local nonprofits across the U.S. for over 15 years, delivering more than 75 million meals to families in need
  • Education: Including STEM education and support for science teachers
  • Workforce Development: Job readiness and scholarship programs
  • Water Access
  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Women and Girls Empowerment

Grantmaking

In the first half of 2024:

Grant Range

s and Activity

Average Grant

**: $451,000

How to Apply

The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals for funding. Organizations interested in partnership opportunities are invited to contact the foundation directly or explore existing partnership programs.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

  • New York
  • Texas
  • California
  • District of Columbia

The foundation operates globally, with a particular focus on underserved communities.

Grant Distribution by State

39states
+31 more states

Cities

AddisonAkronAlexandriaAmericusArlingtonAtlantaAtmoreAuburn HillsAuroraAvonBakersfieldBaltimoreBaskervilleBethelBeverly HillsBloomingtonBostonBreaBrentwoodBridgeport

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets and Revenue (2024)

  • Total Assets: $112,971,885
  • Total Revenue: $100,024,224
  • Total Expenses: $49,952,180
  • Total Liabilities: $0

Historical Asset Growth

Total assets have grown from $92.1 million in 2011 to $113 million in 2024.

Annual Distribution

The foundation has distributed between $58.6 million and $96.9 million annually from 2020 to 2022.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$29M$58M$88M$117M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$112,971,885$66,360,081$49,144,431
Revenue$100,024,224$68,948,665$81,826,431
Expenses$49,952,180$51,732,971$57,994,023
Qualifying Distributions$49,912,181$53,870,868$60,594,023
Net Investment Income$5,887,615$2,230,438$839,998
Distributable Amount$6,038,943$2,033,601$2,511,134

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20M$40M$61M$81M123 grants2020155 grants2021123 grants202279 grants202357 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION…$14.4MAMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF …$5.2MSCHOLARSHIP AMERICA INC$5.2MGLOBAL IMPACT$2.1MMYRIAD USA INC$2.0MCARE Inc (Cooperative fo…$989KGLOBALGIVING FOUNDATION …$677KAMERICAN NATIONAL RED CR…$500KTHE LEBRON JAMES FAMILY …$500KSAVE THE CHILDREN FEDERA…$500K

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

121<$50K28$50–100K39$100–250K23$250–500K15$500K–1M15$1–5M9$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Charities Aid Foundation America ($14,366,928), American Association of Community Colleges ($5,218,954), Scholarship America Inc ($5,211,952).

RecipientPurposeAmount
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES WASHINGTON, DCScholarship Program$5,218,954
AMERICAN CORPORATE PARTNERS NEW YORK, NYGeneral Support$50,000
AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS NEW YORK, NYDisaster Relief$500,000
ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NYGeneral Support$50,000
ASIAN PACIFIC AM INST FOR CONGRESSIONAL STUDIES WASHINGTON, DCGeneral Support$50,000
ASSOCIATION OF ST AUGUSTINE ALUMNI - NEW ORLEANS NEW ORLEANS, LAScholarship Program$150,000
BARBERSHOP BOOKS NEW YORK, NYGeneral Support$6,250
CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA ALEXANDRIA, VADonor Advised Fund/Matching Gifts Fund$14,366,928
CALIFORNIA ASIAN PACIFIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FDN SACRAMENTO, CAGeneral Support$25,000
CENTRAL STATES SER JOBS FOR PROGRESS INC CHICAGO, ILGeneral Support$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is governed by 12 officers and trustees. The principal officer is listed as Cd Glin C/O PepsiCo Inc.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
C D GLINPRESIDENT1
CHRISTINE GRIFFSECRETARY0.1
ADA CHENGTREASURER0.1
JIM ANDREWSDIRECTOR0.1
DAVID FLAVELLDIRECTOR0.1
JANE WAKELYDIRECTOR0.1
STEPHEN KEHOEDIRECTOR0.1
JAMIE CAULFIELDDIRECTOR0.1
BECKY SCHMITTDIRECTOR0.1

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

**Workforce Development Partnerships**: The PepsiCo Foundation and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announced a million-dollar partnership to expand workforce training opportunities.

PepsiCo Foundation and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

**Scholarship Programs**: The foundation has invested more than $20 million in scholarship programs across the U.S. over the last five years, supporting the workforce of the future.

PepsiCo Foundation Supports the Workforce of the Future by Investing More

**Community Impact Awards**: The foundation named the top 100 local nonprofits across North America as Community Impact Award winners.

Top 100 Local Nonprofits Across North America Named Community Impact Award

**Education Grants**: Howard Community College received a $200,000 grant from the PepsiCo Foundation in partnership with the American Association of Community Colleges to support underserved students.

Top 100 Local Nonprofits Across North America Named Community Impact Award

**School Meal Programs**: The foundation partnered with Frito-Lay, Quaker, and GENYOUth to help ensure students in Las Vegas have access to nutritious food through the Super School Meals program, with expectations to increase access to 148 million school meals in the Las Vegas community.

**Employee Giving**: The foundation supports employee volunteerism and charitable giving through programs including Give Together volunteering events and employee donation matching initiatives.

PepsiCo Foundation Supports the Workforce of the Future by Investing More

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Pepsico Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation supports programs designed to: • Encourage healthy lifestyles • Improve availability of affordable nutrition • Provide access to water • Enhance sustainable agriculture capability • Promote job readiness • Empower women and girls The foundation's work centers on driving positive change for people and the planet by partnering with communities to expand access to food, water, farming, and workforce development opportunities. Key funding areas include: • **Food Security & Nutrition*…

How do I apply for a grant from Pepsico Foundation Inc?

• **Total giving (2024)**: $37,584,175 • **Total assets (2024)**: $112,971,885 • **Typical award range**: $500 to $16,354,289 • **Median grant**: $50,000 • **Average grant**: $451,000 • **Historical grant activity**: 524 grants totaling $236.4M across available records, supporting 316 unique organizations In the first half of 2024: • Awarded new grants and continued efforts with more than 200 key nonprofit partners • Served over 1 million meals through Food for Good • Matched donations from 3,0…

Where does Pepsico Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • New York • Texas • California • District of Columbia The foundation operates globally, with a particular focus on underserved communities.

What size grants does Pepsico Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Pepsico Foundation Inc awarded 57 grants totaling $37.6M — an average of about $659K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Pepsico Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Pepsico Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6.0M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Pepsico Foundation Inc's EIN?

Pepsico Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6163174. 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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