Pinkerton Foundation
The Pinkerton Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations including churches, health-related organizations, a food bank, and educational and animal-welfare organizations.
Pinkerton Foundation at a glance
In short: Pinkerton Foundation gave $207K across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state California. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $206,750
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- -28.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,743
- +48.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $3,498,982
- -0.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (6 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Pinkerton Foundation
- 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: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pinkerton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bethel Church of Redding ($60K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $172K.
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 200 grants of 200 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipient organizations in California received 41% of grant dollars and those in Washington received 40%. Maryland received 11%, Iowa 4%, and Illinois 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Pinkerton Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 29 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $119K (2020) to $207K (2025). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $207K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel Church of Redding Redding, CA | Arise and Build | $30,000 |
| Bethel Church of Redding Redding, CA | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc Pasadena, CA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Vine Church of Kenmore Kenmore, WA | General & Unrestricted | $17,500 |
| JDRF International Hagerstown, MD | Charitable Event | $15,000 |
| Vision House Renton, WA | Maintenance Fund for Vision House, Shoreline Location | $10,000 |
| Bethany Community Church Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association Boone, IA | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Reign Church Fall City, WA | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Canyon Hills Community Church Bothell, WA | Food Bank | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation files Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,498,982 | $253,806 | $268,812 | $206,750 | 36 | $230,567 | $217,461 | $219,081 |
| 2024 | $3,511,488 | $174,724 | $253,510 | $193,800 | 50 | $217,151 | $139,865 | $206,413 |
| 2023 | $3,590,274 | $175,726 | $232,503 | $173,500 | 44 | $196,331 | $141,274 | $208,511 |
| 2022 | $3,647,051 | $348,531 | $224,383 | $156,500 | 37 | $179,537 | $311,548 | $219,511 |
| 2021 | $3,522,903 | $326,195 | $187,708 | $122,450 | 33 | — | $292,319 | $203,104 |
| 2020 | $3,384,216 | $48,874 | $178,648 | $119,400 | 33 | — | $68,902 | $197,435 |
| 2019 | $3,513,990 | $247,531 | $190,392 | $137,350 | 26 | — | $362,826 | $195,386 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pinkerton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $219K for 2025 — 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 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Evans Scholars Foundation says it provides scholarships and educational opportunities for caddies, and Shoreline Christian School describes its work as education from preschool through high school. Progressive Animal Welfare Society says it provides advocacy, education, and direct services to support the well-being of pets and their people.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 36 grants totaling $206,750. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $30,000, with a median of $2,750. The largest listed grants included two grants of $30,000 to Bethel Church of Redding—one for “Arise and Build” and one for general and unrestricted purposes—and $25,000 to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for general and unrestricted purposes. Other listed grants included $17,500 to The Vine Church of Kenmore for general and unrestricted purposes, and $15,000 to JDRF International for a charitable event.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Deborah L. Fly as director, treasurer, and vice president; Nancy J. Pinkerton as director and president; and Lisa A. Stankowiak as director, secretary, and vice president.
Pinkerton Foundation is led by Nancy J Pinkerton, Director & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy J Pinkerton
Director & President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah L Fly
Director, Treasurer & Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa A Stankowiak
Director, Secretary & Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Pinkerton Foundation
How much does Pinkerton Foundation give each year?
Pinkerton Foundation gave $207K across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $194K across 50 grants.
What is Pinkerton Foundation's typical grant size?
Pinkerton Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,750, and its average grant was $5,743, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pinkerton Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Pinkerton Foundation give grants?
Pinkerton Foundation's top state is California, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (40%) and Maryland (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kirkland, WA (4 grants), Hagerstown, MD (3 grants), Renton, WA (3 grants) and Seattle, WA (3 grants).
Does Pinkerton Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 64% of Pinkerton Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (8 grants).
Who are Pinkerton Foundation's largest grantees?
Pinkerton Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Bethel Church of Redding ($60,000 across 2 grants), Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc ($25,000) and JDRF International ($22,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Pinkerton Foundation?
Pinkerton Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $231K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $219K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Pinkerton Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pinkerton Foundation?
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 Pinkerton Foundation's EIN?
Pinkerton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1665004. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Pinkerton 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Pinkerton Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pinkerton-foundation-morg_5a8716d394614470bf5adcb64b8e8320
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