Pfister-Edward Charitable Foundation Inc
Pfister-Edward Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Pfister-Edward Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Pfister-Edward Charitable Foundation Inc gave $171K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Montana. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $170,900
- +17.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,836
- +17.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,642,695
- +11.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (9 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Montana (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Pfister-Edward Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 641 Lexington Avenue - 13Th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 505-8162
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pfister-Edward Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wild Montana ($50K). Together the top 10 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
127 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 126 grants of 127 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Montana received the largest share of grant dollars (46%), followed by New York (18%), Washington, DC (16%), Virginia (6%), and Utah (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Pfister-Edward Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 24 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
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 $102K (2020) to $171K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $171K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Montana Helena, MT | Charitable Contributions | $50,000 |
| The Foundation for HT Helena, MT | Charitable Contributioncharitable Contribution | $12,000 |
| Alliance Helena, MT | Charitable Contributions | $10,000 |
| Wnet New Yrok, NY | Charitable Contributions | $10,000 |
| American Prairite Bozeman, MT | Charitable Contribution | $6,000 |
| Animal Welfare Institute Washington, DC | Charitable Contributions | $5,000 |
| Best Friends Kanab, UT | Charitable Contributions | $5,000 |
| Cheetah Conservation Fund Alexabdria, VA | Charitable Contributions | $5,000 |
| CT for Bilogical Diversity Tucson, AZ | Charitable Contributions | $5,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife Washington, DC | Charitable Contributions | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,642,695 | $545,332 | $178,418 | $170,900 | 25 | $170,900 | $316,215 | $172,568 |
| 2023 | $3,275,781 | $398,517 | $170,119 | $145,000 | 25 | $145,000 | $146,673 | $140,861 |
| 2022 | $3,047,383 | $399,633 | $165,324 | $141,408 | 31 | $141,408 | $128,828 | $134,431 |
| 2021 | $2,813,074 | $632,145 | $141,438 | $134,000 | 33 | $134,000 | $424,127 | $128,404 |
| 2020 | $2,322,367 | $686,285 | $105,439 | $102,250 | 13 | — | $480,936 | $92,903 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pfister-Edward Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $173K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 included organizations whose stated missions involve animal welfare and conservation, as well as public media. For example, the Animal Welfare Institute says it works to alleviate animal suffering caused by people, while Defenders of Wildlife describes its mission as protecting native animals and plants in their natural communities. WNET describes itself as a public-service nonprofit delivering lifelong learning and meaningful experiences to communities.
Other grantees describe work that includes conserving birds and their habitats (American Bird Conservancy), supporting cheetah survival through research and education (Cheetah Conservation Fund), training incarcerated people to raise service and working dogs (Puppies Behind Bars), and promoting horse security through rehabilitation, veterinary care, and education (Habitat for Horses).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $170,900. The median grant was $5,000; awards ranged from $500 to $50,000. Among the largest reported grants were $50,000 to Wild Montana, $12,000 to The Foundation for HT, and $10,000 each to Alliance and WNET. Other 2024 grants included $6,000 to American Prairie and $5,000 each to the Animal Welfare Institute, Best Friends, Cheetah Conservation Fund, Defenders of Wildlife, Elephant Sanctuary, and Habitat for Horses.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Louise Pfister as president and Martin Lieberman and Barry M. Edwards as vice presidents.
Pfister-Edward Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Louise Pfister, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Louise Pfister
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin Lieberman
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry M. Edward
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Heather Brighton (2020–2023) — Secretary
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 Pfister-Edward Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Pfister-Edward Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Pfister-Edward Charitable Foundation Inc gave $171K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $145K across 25 grants.
What is Pfister-Edward Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Pfister-Edward Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,836, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pfister-Edward Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Pfister-Edward Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Pfister-Edward Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is Montana, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (18%) and District of Columbia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Helena, MT (3 grants).
Who are Pfister-Edward Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Pfister-Edward Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Wild Montana ($50,000), The Foundation for HT ($12,000) and Alliance ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pfister-Edward Charitable Foundation Inc?
Pfister-Edward Charitable Foundation Inc reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $171K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $173K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Pfister-Edward Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose stated missions involve animal welfare and conservation, as well as public media. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pfister-Edward Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Pfister-Edward Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Pfister-Edward Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1619178. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Pfister-Edward Charitable 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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