The Pilgrim Foundation
The Pilgrim Foundation is a family foundation based in Chester County, Pennsylvania, with offices in Wilmington, Delaware. Established in 1998, it operates as a private 501(c)(3) foundation dedicated to supporting Christian organizations that serve marginalized and vulnerable populations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.9M
+25.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.6M
+50.0% YoY
Grant Count
68
+13.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$38K
+32.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to support Christian organizations that reach and restore the most marginalized people. The organization is driven by a calling to follow Jesus Christ's instructions to care for vulnerable members of society and to fulfill "Tikkun Olam"—a Hebrew concept meaning to "repair the world" or restore it to the original condition God intended.
Core Giving Values:
- Biblically Rooted: Funded organizations' activities must be consistent with Biblical truth
- Unrestricted Grant Relationships: Organizations determine fund use with repeated opportunities to reapply and establish consistent, long-term funding sources
- Asset-based Community Development: Progress comes from within affected communities, guided by local people who recognize existing human and material assets
- Long-term Opportunity: Grants support sustainable, long-term opportunities for beneficiaries
Core Beliefs Guiding Grantmaking:
- Every child, born and unborn, is a sacred creation of God
- Every child deserves food, shelter, medical care, and education
- Tremendous human gifts and talents exist in all communities
- Local leaders need education and equipping to change communities for the better
- People and communities are transformed through experiencing the love of Jesus Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit
Primary Funding Areas: Education, health, reproductive health care, religion, human services, and family services, with particular emphasis on supporting children, youth, women, economically disadvantaged individuals, and families.
Grantmaking
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds initiatives across various cities and states in the U.S., with primary grantmaking focus in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York. Giving is primarily directed to Christian organizations and churches, with particular emphasis on Evangelical Christian organizations benefiting women and children, primarily in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $21,949,896
- Total Revenue: $7,494,363
- Total Expenses: $3,025,459
- Total Giving: $2,356,194
Previous Year (2023):
- Total Assets: $18,707,282
- Total Revenue: $3,140,479
- Total Expenses: $2,659,924
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,949,896 | $17,460,699 | $18,697,282 |
| Revenue | $7,494,363 | $1,058,251 | $3,130,479 |
| Expenses | $3,025,459 | $2,306,984 | $2,659,924 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,522,466 | $2,180,527 | $2,406,783 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,311,755 | $753,377 | $2,837,042 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,130,233 | $1,239,829 | $1,218,381 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaclyn Daniel | Dir | 1 | $2,113 |
| Marc Daniel | Dir, VP | 1 | — |
| Nathan Daniel | Dir | 1 | — |
| Suzanne T Daniel | Dir, Pres, Sec | 25 | $63,731 |
| Sarah Davies | Dir | 1 | — |
| Steven Pilgrim | Sec | 1 | — |
| Gregory Scot Swords | Treas | 3 | — |
Contact Information
- Website: www.thepilgrimfoundation.org
- Phone: 800-839-1754
- Address: 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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