Pinpoint Foundation
Pinpoint Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. It provides broad-based, flexible financial support to nonprofit organizations addressing societal issues including birth justice, maternal mental health, domestic violence, and sexual assault.
Pinpoint Foundation at a glance
In short: Pinpoint Foundation gave $1.0M across 65 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in California. 2% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,020,750
- -43.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 65
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,704
- -21.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $22,619,138
- +0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 2% first-time grantees (1 of 64, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (76% 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 Pinpoint Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2024 filing directs readers to its website for information about application materials and award restrictions; the website states that the foundation does not accept unsolicited letters of interest, applications, or proposals.
- Contact
Application contact: Emily Johansson Senior Program Offi
Mailing address: 1660 Bush Street Suite 300, San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone: (415) 561-6540
Website: https://pinpointfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pinpoint Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Solutions for Children Families and Individuals ($56K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $384K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,625), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
427 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 383 grants of 427 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were concentrated in California, which received 76% of the total. Louisiana and Washington, DC, each received 5%; New York received 4%; and Virginia received 3%. The grants listed also included recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Pinpoint Foundation open to new grantees?
2%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 64 grantees (2%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $38K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $38K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% 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 $1.0M (2024) to $2.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 65 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| March for Moms Association Baton Rouge, LA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Groundswell Fund San Francisco, CA | $20,000 for general operating, $25,000 for birth justice fund | $45,000 |
| Community Solutions for Children Families and Individuals Gilroy, CA | Solutions to Violence Program | $37,500 |
| Monarch Services- Servicios Monarca Watsonville, CA | General Support | $37,500 |
| Tri-Valley Haven for Women Livermore, CA | Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Programs | $37,500 |
| YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley San Jose, CA | Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Human Trafficking Programs | $37,500 |
| A Call to Men the National Association of Men Committed to Ending Violence Rockville Centre, NY | General Support | $30,000 |
| Alteristic Alexandria, VA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Black Mamas Matter Alliance Inc Atlanta, GA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Community Violence Solutions San Pablo, CA | General Support | $30,000 |
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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 | $22,619,138 | $1,062,563 | $1,252,861 | $1,020,750 | 65 | $1,216,141 | $942,022 | $1,122,018 |
| 2023 | $22,509,336 | $965,873 | $1,973,342 | $1,816,150 | 91 | $1,819,275 | $847,236 | $1,090,546 |
| 2022 | $22,069,927 | $997,232 | $3,252,446 | $2,694,500 | 106 | $2,906,099 | $866,318 | $1,206,284 |
| 2021 | $28,701,414 | $2,224,920 | $2,048,065 | $1,731,350 | 79 | $1,890,510 | $2,105,553 | $1,387,374 |
| 2020 | $27,003,324 | $893,151 | $1,903,320 | $1,793,500 | 86 | — | $778,395 | $1,208,045 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pinpoint Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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
Pinpoint Foundation’s mission is to “honor the autonomy and dignity of people facing adversity” by seeking concrete, practical, and grassroots solutions. It says communities hold solutions to adversity and that nonprofits can help address obstacles, work with decision-makers, and advance systemic change.
The foundation describes its support as going to nonprofits addressing birth justice, maternal mental health, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Its 2024 grants also included organizations with other stated missions. For example, Groundswell Fund says it strengthens U.S. movements for reproductive and social justice by resourcing grassroots organizing. Pivotal Connections says it helps young people in and from foster care pursue education goals through coaching, scholarships, and other support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Pinpoint Foundation reported 65 grants totaling $1,020,750. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest 2024 awards were $50,000 to March for Moms Association for general support; $45,000 to Groundswell Fund, including support for its Birth Justice Fund; and $37,500 each to Community Solutions for Children Families and Individuals, Monarch Services–Servicios Monarca, Tri-Valley Haven for Women, and YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley. Other $30,000 awards included grants to A Call to Men, Alteristic, Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Community Violence Solutions, Monterey County Rape Crisis Center, and NEWS.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Amanda Peiffer as president and Chris Peiffer as treasurer and secretary.
Pinpoint Foundation is led by Amanda Peiffer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amanda Peiffer
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Peiffer
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Pinpoint Foundation
How much does Pinpoint Foundation give each year?
Pinpoint Foundation gave $1.0M across 65 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 91 grants.
What is Pinpoint Foundation's typical grant size?
Pinpoint Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,704, across 65 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pinpoint Foundation that year got $38K on average.
Where does Pinpoint Foundation give grants?
Pinpoint Foundation gives mostly in California: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (7 grants), San Jose, CA (7 grants), Oakland, CA (5 grants) and Santa Rosa, CA (3 grants).
Does Pinpoint Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 78% of Pinpoint Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (51 of 65) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Domestic Violence Programs" (3 grants).
Who are Pinpoint Foundation's largest grantees?
Pinpoint Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Community Solutions for Children Families and Individuals ($56,250 across 2 grants), March for Moms Association ($50,000) and Groundswell Fund ($45,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,625), which are not listed by name. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pinpoint Foundation?
Pinpoint Foundation reported $22.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Pinpoint Foundation fund?
Pinpoint Foundation’s mission is to “honor the autonomy and dignity of people facing adversity” by seeking concrete, practical, and grassroots solutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pinpoint Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Pinpoint Foundation's EIN?
Pinpoint Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2559691. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Pinpoint 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Pinpoint Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pinpoint-foundation-morg_a9b5d18512634576bbe8e8d6e2e9e67b
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