The Pindaros Foundation Inc
The Pindaros Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $70.1M. Net investment income was $2.0M.
The Pindaros Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Pindaros Foundation Inc gave $70.1M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $11.7M), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,098,774
- +962.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,683,129
- +254.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,106,922
- Total assets
- $12,395,642
- -71.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (85% 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 Pindaros Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Columbia University ($45.2M). Together the top 6 received $70.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 6 grants of 12 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Pindaros Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 280295% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $25K (2021) to $70.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $70.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $45,161,397 |
| Barnard College New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $14,490,839 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $7,216,924 |
| Washington University St. Louis, MO | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $2,996,919 |
| Rutgers Future Scholars Rutgers University New Brunswick, NJ | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $207,695 |
| Palo Alto Partners in Education Palo Alto, CA | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
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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 | $12,395,642 | $2,928,180 | $70,213,741 | $70,098,774 | 6 | $70,109,849 | $1,997,023 | $1,987,768 |
| 2023 | $43,312,099 | $3,048,714 | $6,766,689 | $6,596,220 | 2 | $6,596,220 | $2,065,181 | $3,631,216 |
| 2022 | $47,030,074 | $1,024,824 | $5,161,194 | $5,025,000 | 2 | $5,025,000 | $410,037 | $3,301,745 |
| 2021 | $51,166,444 | $8,889,434 | $317,201 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $7,731,112 | $3,155,975 |
| 2020 | $42,594,211 | $3,034,782 | $47,337,626 | $47,241,007 | 1 | — | $2,017,494 | $3,339,424 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pindaros Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Pindaros Foundation Inc is led by P. Roy Vagelos, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
P. Roy Vagelos
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Vagelos
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Vagelos Roberts
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Vagelos Masseur
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randall Vagelos
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 Pindaros Foundation Inc
How much does The Pindaros Foundation Inc give each year?
The Pindaros Foundation Inc gave $70.1M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.6M across 2 grants.
What is The Pindaros Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Pindaros Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,106,922, and its average grant was $11,683,129, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Pindaros Foundation Inc give grants?
The Pindaros Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Who are The Pindaros Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Pindaros Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Columbia University ($45,161,397), Barnard College ($14,490,839) and University of Pennsylvania ($7,216,924), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Pindaros Foundation Inc?
The Pindaros Foundation Inc reported $12.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Pindaros Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Pindaros Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0623055. 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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