Pledgeling Foundation
Pledgeling Foundation is a public charity based in San Francisco, California, and operates as a donor-advised fund for charitable donations. It processes contributions and regrants them to organizations recommended by donors, including U.S. public charities in good standing and vetted international charities.
Pledgeling Foundation at a glance
In short: Pledgeling Foundation gave $31.6M across 918 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,554,400
- +20.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 918
- +16.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,373
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,301
- Total assets
- $13,252,112
- +20.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Pledgeling Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 2261 Market Street 5055, San Francisco, CA 94114-1612
Phone: (310) 321-4025
Website: https://pledgelingfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pledgeling Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rhode Futures Foundation ($1.6M). Together the top 10 received $6.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
2,735 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2,394 grants of 2,735 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it processes donations from more than 90 countries and regrants funds to organizations worldwide. In 2024, 33% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 22% to New York, 6% to Florida, 4% to Tennessee, and 4% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 918 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Pledgeling Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 $6.3M (2020) to $31.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 918 grants totaling $31.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Futures Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General | $1,600,610 |
| Entertainment Industry Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General | $790,935 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General | $775,651 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Rye Brook, NY | General | $748,109 |
| City of Hope - Parent Duarte, CA | General | $606,162 |
| Bama Works Fund of Dave Matthews Band Charlottesville, VA | General | $490,912 |
| Marty Hennessy Inspiring Children Foundation Las Vegas, NV | General | $435,819 |
| Entertainment Community Fund New York, NY | General | $425,091 |
| Every Kid Swims Holly Hill, FL | General | $392,298 |
| Chris Evert Charities Boca Raton, FL | General | $380,044 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,252,112 | $63,226,638 | $61,128,195 | $31,554,400 | 918 | $287,850 |
| 2023 | $11,036,800 | $59,729,499 | $54,205,605 | $26,268,565 | 787 | $63,044 |
| 2022 | $3,424,913 | $19,539,838 | $18,907,889 | $11,788,840 | 459 | — |
| 2021 | $2,856,994 | $17,411,331 | $17,397,014 | $11,675,169 | 351 | — |
| 2020 | $1,938,692 | $10,356,840 | $10,382,748 | $6,338,597 | 220 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to operate a clearinghouse for donor-advised charitable donations to unrelated third-party organizations. Its 2024 filing says it regrants donations according to donor recommendations to U.S. 501(c)(3) public charities in good standing with the IRS.
Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. WhyHunger says it works to end hunger and advance the human right to nutritious food. Playing for Change Foundation describes its mission as creating positive change through music and arts education, while Adaptive Sports Foundation says it provides summer and winter programs for people with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Pledgeling Foundation reported 918 grants totaling $31,554,400. Grant amounts ranged from $5,001 to $1,600,610, with a median of $12,301. The stated purpose for each of the largest listed grants was “general.” Among the largest were grants to Rhode Futures Foundation ($1,600,610), Entertainment Industry Foundation ($790,935), St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ($775,651), The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ($748,109), and City of Hope – Parent ($606,162).
The foundation says donors contribute to it directly or through partners’ platforms, receive donation receipts, and recommend beneficiary organizations. Its 2024 filing says a grant agreement concerning use of funds must be signed by the grantee before a grant is administered. It also says subsequent monitoring is not conducted, citing the stated basis for treating foreign organizations as exempt or having an equivalency determination letter on file.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Matthew P. Minnis as chairperson, James Citron as president, Cassandra Fowler as director, and Gregory Yorke as secretary/treasurer.
Pledgeling Foundation is led by James Citron, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Citron
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew P. Minnis
Chairperson
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cassandra Fowler
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Yorke
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Brad Lynch (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: John Hand (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Richard Roderick (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Sandra Brass (2020–2023) — Director
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 Pledgeling Foundation
How much does Pledgeling Foundation give each year?
Pledgeling Foundation gave $31.6M across 918 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $26.3M across 787 grants.
What is Pledgeling Foundation's typical grant size?
Pledgeling Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,301, and its average grant was $34,373, across 918 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Pledgeling Foundation give grants?
Pledgeling Foundation's top state is California, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (22%) and Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (109 grants), Los Angeles, CA (57 grants), Washington, DC (48 grants) and Chicago, IL (16 grants).
Does Pledgeling Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Pledgeling Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (918 of 918) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Pledgeling Foundation's largest grantees?
Pledgeling Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rhode Futures Foundation ($1,600,610), Entertainment Industry Foundation ($790,935) and St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($775,651), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 10% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pledgeling Foundation?
Pledgeling Foundation reported $13.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $63.2M.
What does Pledgeling Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to operate a clearinghouse for donor-advised charitable donations to unrelated third-party organizations. Its 2024 filing says it regrants donations according to donor recommendations to U.S. 501(c)(3) public charities in good standing with the IRS. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pledgeling Foundation?
Pledgeling Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check pledgelingfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Pledgeling Foundation's EIN?
Pledgeling Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2440594. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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