Prince Street Foundation
Prince Street Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2022 filing is marked as its final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Prince Street Foundation at a glance
In short: Prince Street Foundation gave $319K across 13 grants in 2022 (avg $25K), mostly in New York. 23% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $318,500
- +138.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $24,500
- +156.9% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (89% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Prince Street Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated in its 2022 filing that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2022 filing is marked as its final return; this policy should not be treated as current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: 335 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 931-5140
Website: https://princefund.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Prince Street Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Bronxworks ($75K). Together the top 10 received $315K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 41 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 7% to Virginia, 2% to Texas, and 2% to Washington, DC. The filing also lists Maryland at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Prince Street Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $17K repeat.
- 69% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- Giving grew 1174% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2019) to $319K (2022). In 2022 it made 13 grants totaling $319K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bronxworks Bronx, NY | General Support | $74,500 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | General Support | $72,500 |
| Chapel & York Foundation Inc New York, NY | General Support | $41,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Mount Vernon Mount Vernon, NY | General Support | $38,000 |
| The Reading Team New York, NY | General Support | $38,000 |
| Hands Along the Nile Development Alexandria, VA | General Support | $23,000 |
| Apex for Youth New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Caring for Cambodia Austin, TX | General Support | $7,500 |
| Asian American Advancing Justice Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Empower New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $-17,293 | $336,272 | $318,500 | 13 | $331,829 | — | $15,562 |
| 2021 | $353,565 | $342 | $138,470 | $133,526 | 14 | $137,214 | — | $29,054 |
| 2020 | $491,693 | $3,483 | $81,646 | $76,700 | 10 | — | $2,117 | $26,797 |
| 2019 | $569,856 | $114,473 | $29,666 | $25,000 | 4 | — | $8,283 | $23,593 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Prince Street Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2022 — 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 2022 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, BronxWorks says it helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being through services including food, shelter, teaching, and support. The International Rescue Committee says it responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster survive and recover. APEX for Youth describes its work as delivering mentoring and educational programs to underserved Asian and immigrant youth from low-income families in New York City.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation gave $318,500 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $74,500, with a median grant of $10,000. The listed purposes were general support.
Among the largest awards were $74,500 to BronxWorks, $72,500 to the International Rescue Committee, $41,500 to Chapel & York Foundation Inc., $38,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Mount Vernon, and $38,000 to The Reading Team. Other listed awards included $23,000 to Hands Along the Nile Development, $10,000 to APEX for Youth, and $7,500 to Caring for Cambodia.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Lisa Diaz as president, Mimi Cheung as treasurer, Peter McKown as secretary, and Evelyn Halpert and Carolyn Ellis as board members.
Prince Street Foundation is led by Lisa Diaz, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Lisa Diaz
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Evelyn Halpert
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Peter O McKown
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Carolyn Ellis
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mimi Cheung
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William Wang (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Prince Street Foundation
How much does Prince Street Foundation give each year?
Prince Street Foundation gave $319K across 13 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $134K across 14 grants.
What is Prince Street Foundation's typical grant size?
Prince Street Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $10,000, and its average grant was $24,500, across 13 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Prince Street Foundation that year got $27K on average.
Where does Prince Street Foundation give grants?
Prince Street Foundation gives mostly in New York: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants).
Does Prince Street Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Prince Street Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Prince Street Foundation's largest grantees?
Prince Street Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Bronxworks ($74,500), International Rescue Committee ($72,500) and Chapel & York Foundation Inc ($41,500), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Prince Street Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, BronxWorks says it helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being through services including food, shelter, teaching, and support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Prince Street Foundation?
The foundation stated in its 2022 filing that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Prince Street Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Prince Street Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Prince Street Foundation's EIN?
Prince Street Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4265531. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Does Prince Street 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 8, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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