The Pflug Family Foundation
The Pflug Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $290K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $242K.
The Pflug Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pflug Family Foundation gave $13K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,200
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,886
- +67.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $289,560
- +302.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Pflug Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to ($2K). Together the top 7 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Pflug Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 52% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $13K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| North Shore Land Alliance Inc Oyster Bay, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The American National Red Cross New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| United Service Organizations Inc Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| WWP Inc - Wounded Warrior Project Inc Topeka, KS | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Mercy Ships Lindale, TX | General & Unrestricted | $1,200 |
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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 | $289,560 | $248,880 | $31,189 | $13,200 | 7 | $20,311 | $241,672 | $38,954 |
| 2023 | $71,869 | $21,967 | $18,810 | $10,150 | 9 | $14,334 | $18,369 | $21,810 |
| 2022 | $68,712 | $10,330 | $18,765 | $12,000 | 6 | $15,478 | $9,326 | $14,563 |
| 2021 | $77,147 | $17,893 | $18,832 | $12,000 | 6 | $15,399 | $14,691 | $17,531 |
| 2020 | $78,086 | $2,190 | $8,966 | $3,700 | 2 | — | — | $11,719 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pflug Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Pflug Family Foundation is led by John R Pflug Jr., President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John R Pflug Jr.
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellyn Pflug
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Pflug III
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 The Pflug Family Foundation
How much does The Pflug Family Foundation give each year?
The Pflug Family Foundation gave $13K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 9 grants.
What is The Pflug Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Pflug Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,886, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Pflug Family Foundation give grants?
The Pflug Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (15%) and Kansas (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Pflug Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Pflug Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Pflug Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Pflug Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to ($2,000), North Shore Land Alliance Inc ($2,000) and Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Pflug Family Foundation?
The Pflug Family Foundation reported $290K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Pflug Family Foundation's EIN?
The Pflug Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2702323. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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