Pinkes Family Foundation
Pinkes Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New Haven, Connecticut. It reported 15 grants totaling $64,345 in 2024 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, anti-hate efforts, housing and reentry, and health research.
Pinkes Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Pinkes Family Foundation gave $64K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Connecticut. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $64,345
- -32.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,290
- -9.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,143
- Total assets
- $948,042
- -2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (49% 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 Pinkes Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 700 State Street Ste100, New Haven, CT 06511
Phone: (860) 830-3485
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pinkes Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Anti-Defamation League ($20K). Together the top 10 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut (49%), New York (31%), Massachusetts (8%), California (8%), and North Carolina (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Pinkes Family Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $659; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $455 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 136% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $48K (2020) to $95K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | Charitable Donation | $20,000 |
| Emanuel Synagogue West Hartford, CT | Charitable Donation | $13,186 |
| Watkinson School Hartford, CT | Charitable Donation | $8,750 |
| Voices of Hope Farmington, CT | Charitable Donation | $7,200 |
| Rand Corporation Santa Monica, CA | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Journey Home Needham, MA | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Rare Cancer Research Foundation Durham, NC | Charitable Donation | $1,500 |
| Second Chance Reentry Initiative Program Hartford, CT | Charitable Donation | $1,143 |
| Chabad House of Greater Hartford West Hartford, CT | Charitable Donation | $540 |
| Grace Academy Hartford, CT | Charitable Donation | $500 |
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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 | $948,042 | $44,024 | $68,073 | $64,345 | 15 | $66,095 | $38,774 | $48,596 |
| 2023 | $967,537 | $97,269 | $104,563 | $95,135 | 20 | $96,885 | $62,497 | $44,933 |
| 2022 | $997,174 | $199,153 | $68,812 | $61,038 | 13 | $67,439 | $145,920 | $44,497 |
| 2021 | $866,833 | $106,496 | $86,117 | $82,372 | 17 | — | $29,812 | $47,375 |
| 2020 | $846,452 | $188,856 | $51,249 | $47,865 | 13 | — | $32,492 | $46,911 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pinkes Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $49K 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 support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Anti-Defamation League describes its mission as stopping the defamation of Jewish people and securing justice and fair treatment for all; Watkinson School says it aims to give students the power to shape their lives and the world around them; and Voices of Hope says it works to foster a culture and social action against hate, bigotry, intolerance, and indifference.
Other 2024 recipients describe missions including rare-cancer research (Rare Cancer Research Foundation), housing and transition support for people leaving prison (Second Chance Re-entry Initiative Program), tuition-free middle-school education for girls (Grace Academy), youth enrichment in Hartford (Compass Youth Collaborative), and inclusive sports and leadership programs (Special Olympics Maryland).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $64,345. Grants ranged from $150 to $20,000, with a median grant of $1,143. The largest listed grants were $20,000 to the Anti-Defamation League, $13,186 to Emanuel Synagogue, $8,750 to Watkinson School, $7,200 to Voices of Hope, and $5,000 each to RAND Corporation and Journey Home.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Andrew J. Pinkes was listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
Pinkes Family Foundation is led by Andrew J. Pinkes, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew J. Pinkes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Pinkes Family Foundation
How much does Pinkes Family Foundation give each year?
Pinkes Family Foundation gave $64K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $95K across 20 grants.
What is Pinkes Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Pinkes Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,143, and its average grant was $4,290, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pinkes Family Foundation that year got $659 on average.
Where does Pinkes Family Foundation give grants?
Pinkes Family Foundation's top state is Connecticut, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (31%) and Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hartford, CT (4 grants), West Hartford, CT (2 grants) and Needham, MA (2 grants).
Does Pinkes Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Pinkes Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (15 grants).
Who are Pinkes Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Pinkes Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Anti-Defamation League ($20,000), Emanuel Synagogue ($13,186) and Watkinson School ($8,750), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pinkes Family Foundation?
Pinkes Family Foundation reported $948K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $66K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Pinkes Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pinkes Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Pinkes Family Foundation's EIN?
Pinkes Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3351838. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Pinkes Family Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Pinkes Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Pinkes Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pinkes-family-foundation-morg_e83d74e912e84bca928395e87ecb479d
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