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
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pincus Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Childrens Global Health Fund Inc ($700,000), Love Futbol ($450,000), Boston Medical Center Corporation ($162,268).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 9 DOTS COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER TORRANCE, CA | Get Coding | $20,000 |
| ACADEMY OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR VILLANOVA, PA | ND Cares about Middle Years Resiliency | $10,000 |
| ALLENS LANE ART CENTER ASSOCIATION PHILADELPHIA, PA | Allens Lane Art Center Accessibility Initiative | $10,000 |
| ALVIN AILEY DANCE FOUNDATION INC NEW YORK, NY | AileyCamp National | $10,000 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL SPORT CENTER FOR TH NORTHFIELD, IL | DP and GP legacy support for 2023-2024 | $50,000 |
| ARTS FOR LEARNING CONNECTICUT HAMDEN, CT | Enriching the work of art educators | $50,000 |
| ARTWELL COLLABORATIVE INC PHILADELPHIA, PA | Sustaining Trauma-informed Arts Education in Philadelphia | $15,000 |
| ASSOCIATION TO BENEFIT CHILDREN NEW YORK, NY | School-Based Mental Health | $25,000 |
| BENCHMARK SCHOOL MEDIA, PA | Summer Scholars Program | $65,000 |
| BEYOND THE BARS INC PHILADELPHIA, PA | Providing an Ecosystem of Support via music for Youth impacted by violence | $12,500 |
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Pincus Family Foundation fund?
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 th…
How do I apply for a grant from Pincus Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total grants awarded in 2023: 93 grants totaling $5,717,721 • Total grants awarded in 2024: 76 grants totaling $6,268,256 • Average grant amount: approximately $62,000 • Typical grant range: $2,500–$200,000 • Decision timeline: 3–5 months from initial inquiry to approval **Application Process:** • Application portal: fsrequests.com/pincus • Email: office@pincusfamilyfoundation.org • Phone: 800-839-5316 (Foundation Source Support) **Notable Recent Grants (2024):** • The Chi…
Where does Pincus Family Foundation make 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…
What size grants does Pincus Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Pincus Family Foundation awarded 87 grants totaling $6.4M — an average of about $73K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Pincus Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Pincus Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.8M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Pincus Family Foundation's EIN?
Pincus Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6874818. 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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