Pincus Family Foundation
Pincus Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware, established in 2005. The foundation supports nonprofit organizations developing programs that improve the lives of children, their families, and communities. Operating as a trust-based philanthropy, PFF is committed to advancing equity, diversity, access, and inclusion in its grantmaking partnerships.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$103.9M
+2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.4M
+11.4% YoY
Grant Count
87
-6.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$73K
+19.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation is driven by the founders' philosophy: "to get involved, not just think about your own life, you are supposed to do things for other people."
PFF funds projects, programs, and general operating support in four priority areas:
- Creative & Performing Arts
- Education
- Health & Wellness
- Play & Recreation
The foundation emphasizes clear communication and transparency from the partnership's commencement regarding expectations, funding flexibility, and leveraging the alliance for partners' benefit.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$2,500–$200,000
Average Grant
amount: approximately $62,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary focus areas:
- Greater Philadelphia
- Southern New Jersey
- NYC Metro
- Delaware
- Baltimore
- Washington, D.C.
Secondary focus areas:
- New Haven, Connecticut
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Los Angeles, California
- San Diego, California
Top grant recipients by city (2023):
- Philadelphia, PA: 36 grants
- New York, NY: 13 grants
- New Haven, CT: 8 grants
- Brooklyn, NY: 3 grants
- Los Angeles, CA: 2 grants
- San Francisco, CA: 2 grants
- Washington, DC: 2 grants
- Boston, MA: 2 grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving:
- Total assets: $103,877,614 (as of 2024)
- Total revenues (2024): $10,422,836
- Total expenses (2024): $8,317,640
- Annual giving (2023): $5.7 million
- Annual giving (2024): $6,268,256
Historical Impact:
- Over 415 grants distributed to 156 grantees totaling $30.7 million since 2012
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $103,877,614 | $101,772,418 | $103,454,261 |
| Revenue | $10,422,836 | $5,629,296 | $5,575,457 |
| Expenses | $8,317,640 | $7,311,139 | $6,292,700 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $7,827,254 | $6,908,347 | $5,809,730 |
| Net Investment Income | $10,104,427 | $5,328,878 | $5,269,964 |
| Distributable Amount | $5,764,528 | $5,344,110 | $5,526,163 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Pincus Family Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Current Leadership:
- Danielle Y. Scott – President and Chief Executive Officer (appointed May 2024; previously served as Executive Director since 2014)
- Deborah James-Vance – Managing Director
Founders:
- David N. Pincus (1926–2011)
- Gerry Pincus
The foundation is now led by second and third generations of the Pincus family. The third generation, known as NextGen, has led the foundation to pursue climate-sustainable investment strategies and encourage partners to incorporate sustainable practices.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Epstein | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Eric Epstein | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Karyn Gilvarg | Trustee | 1 | — |
| George Hirschhorn | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Stephen Nicholas | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Leslie Pincus Elliott | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bruce Rubin | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth Rubin | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Nathaniel Pincus Schwarz | Trustee | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**May 2024:** Danielle Y. Scott appointed as the foundation's first President and CEO, elevated from her executive director role held since 2014.
**2024:** The foundation partnered with Tulane University to launch a violence prevention scholarship program.
Dr. David Pincus of Pincus Plastic Surgery Launches $1,000 Scholarship to**2024:** PFF issued $50,000 to support children and families in Ukraine.
PFF Issues $50,000 to Support Children and Families in Ukraine**Ongoing:** The third generation of the Pincus family (NextGen) continues to advance the foundation's commitment to climate-sustainable investment strategies and encourages grant partners to incorporate sustainable practices in their organizations.
Pincus Family Foundation - Grant Information & Application DetailsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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