Pulse is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10K
-9.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1K
+69.2% YoY
Grant Count
2
-60.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$550
+323.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pulse reported a distributable amount of $524 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Pulse
Based on IRS filings
Pulse is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,383 | $11,483 | $2,158 |
| Revenue | — | $10,000 | — |
| Expenses | $1,100 | $675 | $7,075 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,100 | $650 | $7,050 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $524 | $520 | $277 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($1,000), Shriner's Children's Southern California ($100).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TN | GENERAL FUND | $1,000 |
| SHRINER'S CHILDREN'S SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PASADENA, CA | GENERAL FUND | $100 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDA THOMPSON | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pulse?
Pulse is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. It holds $10K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Pulse?
As of 2024, Pulse holds $10K in total assets. It awarded 2 grants totaling $1K in 2024.
Where does Pulse operate?
Pulse has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Vi.
What size grants does Pulse award?
In 2024, Pulse awarded 2 grants totaling $1K — an average of about $550 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Pulse required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Pulse reported a distributable amount of $524 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Pulse's EIN?
Pulse's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0120360. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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