Pfund Family Foundation
PFUND FAMILY FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in Sacramento, California. Its 2024 filing records grants to charitable organizations, with all reported grant dollars going to recipients in California.
Key facts about Pfund Family Foundation
In short: Pfund Family Foundation gave $138K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 94-3172761
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $137,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- Average grant
- $4,911
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (3 of 28, 2024)
- Total assets
- $2,447,769
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.4M
+7.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$138K
-9.8% YoY
Grant Count
28
-9.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-0.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pfund Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $157K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Pfund Family Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 28 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as children and families, food assistance, housing, and services for women. For example, Sacramento Children’s Home says it works to maximize the potential of children and families; River City Food Bank describes its work as providing food assistance and CalFresh outreach; and Sacramento Cottage Housing says it helps people experiencing homelessness move toward self-sustainability. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded $137,500 through 28 grants. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable awards included $10,000 to Sac Reg Fam Justice Center Fund and $5,000 each to Boys and Girls Club–El Dorado, Boys and Girls Club–Sacramento, CASA–El Dorado, CASA for Children–Sacramento, Christo Rey High School, City Year Sacramento, Fairytale Town, Friends of Front Street Shelter, Mother Theresa Maternity Home, River City Food Bank, and Sacramento Children’s Home. Most listed grants were designated for general support; River City Food Bank’s was designated for food bank support.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in California. Listed recipients were in Sacramento and Placerville.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 28 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
155 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SAC REG FAM JUSTICE CENTER FUND Sacramento, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB - EL DORADO Placerville, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB - SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| CASA - EL DORADO Placerville, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| CASA FOR CHILDREN - SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| CHRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL Sacramento, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| CITY YEAR SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| FAIRYTALE TOWN Sacramento, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| FRIENDS OF FRONT STREET SHELTER Sacramento, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| MOTHER THERSA MATERNITY HOME Placerville, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,447,769 | $337,184 | $175,377 | $137,500 | 28 |
| 2023 | $2,285,962 | $103,798 | $192,760 | $152,500 | 31 |
| 2022 | $2,374,924 | $206,068 | $186,862 | $146,000 | 35 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,447,769 | $2,285,962 | $2,374,924 |
| Revenue | $337,184 | $103,798 | $206,068 |
| Expenses | $175,377 | $192,760 | $186,862 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $156,438 | $172,579 | $166,431 |
| Net Investment Income | $318,245 | $83,717 | $185,637 |
| Distributable Amount | $156,808 | $155,392 | $166,676 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists four trustees: Dawn Cornelius, George L. Cook Jr., James D. Coyle III, and William Schaw.
Pfund Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dawn Cornelius
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2024)
George L. Cook Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2024)
James D. Coyle III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $11K (2024)
William Schaw
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $9K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
Contact
Mailing address: 420 Larch Lane, Sacramento, CA 95864
Phone: (916) 402-2201
Website: https://pfundfoundation.org
Frequently asked questions about Pfund Family Foundation
How much does Pfund Family Foundation give each year?
Pfund Family Foundation gave $138K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $153K across 31 grants.
What is Pfund Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Pfund Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,911, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pfund Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Pfund Family Foundation give grants?
Pfund Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sacramento, CA (21 grants) and Placerville, CA (3 grants).
Does Pfund Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of Pfund Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Pfund Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Pfund Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sac Reg Fam Justice Center Fund ($10,000), Boys and Girls Club - El Dorado ($5,000) and Boys and Girls Club - Sacramento ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pfund Family Foundation?
Pfund Family Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $156K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $157K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Pfund Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as children and families, food assistance, housing, and services for women. For example, Sacramento Children’s Home says it works to maximize the potential of children and families; River City Food Bank describes its work as providing food assistance and CalFresh outreach; and Sacramento Cottage Housing says it helps people experiencing homelessness move toward self-sustainability. These ar…
How do I apply for a grant from Pfund Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Pfund Family Foundation's EIN?
Pfund Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3172761. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Pfund Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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.
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