POINT72 Employee Directed Giving
The Point72 Employee Directed Giving Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2016 and based in Stamford, Connecticut. Operating as the charitable giving vehicle for Point72 Asset Management employees, the foundation facilitates employee-directed charitable contributions, volunteer grants, and matching gifts to qualified nonprofit organizations across the United States. The foundation functions as part of Point72's Community Matters program, a decade-old initiative supporting employee philanthropy.
Key facts about POINT72 Employee Directed Giving
- EIN
- 47-5293048
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,037,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 78
- Average grant
- $26,122
- Median grant
- $4,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (20 of 65, 2024)
- Total assets
- $55,266,878
- Primary geography
- New York (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation operates an employee portal at p72.iphiview.com for internal use. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who POINT72 Employee Directed Giving funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for POINT72 Employee Directed Giving's 78 itemized 2024 grants were New York (37%), Massachusetts (23%) and Connecticut (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (16 grants), Stamford, CT (8 grants), Brooklyn, NY (4 grants) and Santa Fe, NM (4 grants). 63% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual Giving" (6 grants).
Is POINT72 Employee Directed Giving open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 65 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $38K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 52% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$55.3M
+37.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+57.5% YoY
Grant Count
78
+62.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
-3.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, POINT72 Employee Directed Giving reported a distributable amount of $2.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation has not provided a formal mission statement to public databases. However, based on grantmaking activity, primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Science and STEM education
- Health and human services
- Arts and cultural organizations
- Civic and community organizations
- Environmental organizations
- Epilepsy and neurodevelopmental disabilities research
- Brain health
- Children's health
- Adolescent mental health
- Women's health
- Veterans support
- Workforce development
- Hunger relief
Grantmaking
The foundation operates multiple giving mechanisms:
Grant Range
of approximately $27,000, directed by Point72 employees to their chosen nonprofits.
Average Grant
of approximately $27,000, directed by Point72 employees to their chosen nonprofits.
How to Apply
The foundation operates an employee portal at p72.iphiview.com for internal use. Matching gift forms are available on the company intranet. Employees submit requests through company-provided forms for matching gifts and volunteer grants.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds nonprofits nationwide across the United States, with particular activity in New York, Connecticut, and New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 78 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $55,266,878
- Total Annual Giving: $2,037,500 to $2,151,330
- Total Revenues: $3,278,637
- Total Expenses: $2,151,330
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $40.1 million
- Total Revenues: $7.64 million
- Total Expenses: $1.42 million
- Total Liabilities: $83,100
Typical award range: $500–$1,000,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $55,266,878 | $40,104,155 | $32,327,604 |
| Revenue | $3,278,637 | $7,635,467 | $5,372,147 |
| Expenses | $2,151,330 | $1,419,550 | $2,811,246 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,095,838 | $1,345,896 | $2,762,863 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,093,675 | $4,670,085 | $2,050,694 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,298,976 | $1,692,380 | $1,348,474 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
311 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Columbia University Gift Systems ($250,000 across 2 grants), President & Fellows of Harvard College ($250,000), Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($202,500 across 2 grants).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE Cambridge, MA | FINANCIAL AID AND IAI PLEDGES | $250,000 |
| CHILDRENS HOSPITAL COLORADO FOUNDATION Aurora, CO | EPILEPSY AND NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES RESEARCH | $200,000 |
| COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY GIFT SYSTEMS New York, NY | BENIGN HEMATOLOGY GIFT FUND | $200,000 |
| MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Boston MA, MA | LEO FAMILY FUND #3898070 | $200,000 |
| YELLOWSTONE CLUB COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Bozeman, CT | 25% ELEVATE IMMEDIATE AND 75% ELEVATE PERMANENT | $175,000 |
| VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY Nashville, TN | MCENTIRE FAMILY DEAN'S FACULTY FELLOW | $160,000 |
| THIRD STREET MUSIC SCHOOL SETTLEMENT New York, NY | THIRD STREET PARTNERS PROPOSAL AND SCHOLARSHIPS | $150,000 |
| COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY GIFT SYSTEMS New York, NY | BENIGN HEMATOLOGY GIFT FUND | $50,000 |
| MONTGOMERY CATHOLIC PREPARATORY SCHOOL Montgomery, AL | FOA SCHOLARSHIP | $50,000 |
| RANDALL'S ISLAND PARK ALLIANCE New York, NY | KIDS ISLAND CAMP | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation operates under the direction of the Chief Program Officer, Executive Director, and Foundation President Alexandra Cohen. The foundation is connected to the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation and shares leadership with Cohen Philanthropies entities including the AMC Innovative Health Foundation and the Amazin' Mets Foundation.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Andrew McEntire | President | 0.5 | — |
| Stephen Canna | Secretary | 0.5 | — |
| Richard Adams | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Xiaolei Zhu | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Point72 and Related Companies' Ross Pro-Am golf event raised over $400,000 for West Palm Beach students in 2026.
Point72 and Related Ross Pro-Am Raises $400K for Palm Beach StudentsPoint72 partnered with Neighbor to Neighbor and the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation to provide school supplies to local students in the Greenwich, Connecticut area in 2023.
Point72 and Related Ross Pro-Am Raises $400K for Palm Beach StudentsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does POINT72 Employee Directed Giving fund?
The foundation has not provided a formal mission statement to public databases. However, based on grantmaking activity, primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Science and STEM education • Health and human services • Arts and cultural organizations • Civic and community organizations • Environmental organizations • Epilepsy and neurodevelopmental disabilities research • Brain health • Children's health • Adolescent mental health • Women's health • Veterans support • Workforce develop…
How do I apply for a grant from POINT72 Employee Directed Giving?
The foundation operates an employee portal at p72.iphiview.com for internal use. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does POINT72 Employee Directed Giving make grants?
The foundation funds nonprofits nationwide across the United States, with particular activity in New York, Connecticut, and New Mexico.
What size grants does POINT72 Employee Directed Giving award?
In 2024, POINT72 Employee Directed Giving awarded 78 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $26K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is POINT72 Employee Directed Giving required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, POINT72 Employee Directed Giving reported a distributable amount of $2.3M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is POINT72 Employee Directed Giving's EIN?
POINT72 Employee Directed Giving's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5293048. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.