The Panaphil Foundation
The Panaphil Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports 28 grants totaling $5,738,073 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in reproductive health and rights, environmental protection, human rights, community development, and public gardens and culture.
The Panaphil Foundation at a glance
In short: The Panaphil Foundation gave $5.7M across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $205K), mostly in New York. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,738,073
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -9.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $204,931
- +10.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $82,500
- Total assets
- $113,494,004
- +3.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (62% 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 The Panaphil Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 333 Seventh Avenue 9Th Fl, New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 949-0990
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Panaphil Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was ACLU Foundation ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $4.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 52 grants of 142 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 62% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 21% to recipients in Washington, DC, 10% to recipients in Pennsylvania, 5% to recipients in California, and 1% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Panaphil Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 28 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $230K; repeat grants $203K. How we count
Medians: $230K first-time, $83K repeat.
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% 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 $4.8M (2022) to $6.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $5.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation New York, NY | For work in Philadelphia | $500,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund New York, NY | Unresticted | $400,000 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $400,000 |
| Earthjustice San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| Natural Resources Defence Council New York, NY | Oceans Programs | $200,000 |
| Human Rights Watch New York, NY | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
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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 | $113,494,004 | $8,923,239 | $7,170,041 | $5,738,073 | 28 | $6,122,228 | $7,901,462 | $5,395,703 |
| 2023 | $109,254,820 | $5,931,232 | $7,075,123 | $5,771,773 | 31 | $6,108,034 | $4,962,779 | $5,061,346 |
| 2022 | $102,008,517 | $3,911,742 | $6,417,224 | $4,820,573 | 37 | $5,153,901 | $2,844,002 | $5,439,983 |
| 2021 | $96,918,836 | $9,983,632 | $7,660,087 | $6,277,703 | 25 | $6,550,819 | $8,915,611 | $5,952,124 |
| 2020 | $94,595,291 | $3,267,695 | $6,567,338 | $5,606,613 | 21 | — | $2,389,490 | $4,024,777 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Panaphil Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.4M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Planned Parenthood Federation of America describes its mission as providing comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care and advocating public policies. Reproductive Freedom for All says it works to build a constituency using the political process to protect reproductive choices.
Environmental grantees include Ocean Conservancy, which says it unites science, people, and policy to protect the ocean; Environmental Defense Fund, which describes work to preserve natural systems and address environmental problems; and Earthjustice, which says it uses law and partnerships to protect health, places, and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. Human Rights Watch describes its work as investigating abuses and pressing those with power to respect rights and secure justice. Local Initiatives Support Corporation says it works with residents and partners to forge resilient and inclusive communities. Wave Hill describes itself as a public garden and cultural center focused on its gardens and landscapes, nature, education, and the arts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $5,738,073. Individual grants ranged from $30,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $82,500. The largest awards included $1,000,000 each to ACLU Foundation and Planned Parenthood Federation of America; $500,000 each to Local Initiatives Support Corporation and Ocean Conservancy; $400,000 each to Environmental Defense Fund and Reproductive Freedom for All; and $300,000 to Earthjustice. Other listed recipients included Natural Resources Defence Council ($200,000), Human Rights Watch ($150,000), African Wildlife Foundation ($100,000), Greenpeace Fund ($100,000), and Wave Hill ($100,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Barbara P. Robinson, Esq., and Nels Wangensteen as trustees. It lists Heloise Velay as a trustee effective December 14, 2023, and Christophe J. Velay as trustee through December 14, 2023.
The Panaphil Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara P. Robinson Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $67K (2024)
Christophe J. Velay
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$35K (2020) → $64K (2024)
Nels Wangensteen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $67K (2024)
Heloise Velay
Trustee
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$3K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $67K, to Barbara P Robinson ESQ (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Panaphil Foundation
How much does The Panaphil Foundation give each year?
The Panaphil Foundation gave $5.7M across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.8M across 31 grants.
What is The Panaphil Foundation's typical grant size?
The Panaphil Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $82,500, and its average grant was $204,931, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Panaphil Foundation that year got $230K on average.
Where does The Panaphil Foundation give grants?
The Panaphil Foundation gives mostly in New York: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (21%) and Pennsylvania (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), Philadelphia, PA (5 grants) and Bronx, NY (2 grants).
Does The Panaphil Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 43% of The Panaphil Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Velay Fellowship" (8 grants).
Who are The Panaphil Foundation's largest grantees?
The Panaphil Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include ACLU Foundation ($1,000,000), Planned Parenthood Federation of America ($1,000,000) and Local Initiatives Support Corporation ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Panaphil Foundation?
The Panaphil Foundation reported $113.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Panaphil Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Planned Parenthood Federation of America describes its mission as providing comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care and advocating public policies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Panaphil 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 The Panaphil Foundation's EIN?
The Panaphil Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6959472. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Panaphil 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). The Panaphil Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-panaphil-foundation-morg_fd38a14aa8ff46258e65842fa5c9f7ca
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