The Pitney Bowes Foundation
The Pitney Bowes Foundation is a corporate foundation based in Stamford, Connecticut, established in 2004. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as the philanthropic arm of Pitney Bowes Inc., focusing on strengthening communities through strategic grantmaking, employee giving programs, and volunteer engagement.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$443K
-26.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.3M
-17.6% YoY
Grant Count
148
-11.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-7.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation's mission centers on literacy and education, with a commitment to supporting innovative and effective programs in underserved school districts facing social and economic inequality. The Foundation works to ensure all students have opportunities to reach their full potential through:
- Literacy programs across all educational stages
- STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
- Entrepreneurship education
- Early childhood through workforce development initiatives
- Employee giving matching and volunteerism support grants
Grantmaking
The Foundation made 201 grants in 2023, with typical award amounts ranging from $39 to $770,293. Recent notable grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation funds programs primarily in Connecticut, Texas, and Georgia. Specific communities mentioned include Stamford, Madison, and other Pitney Bowes office locations. The Foundation also supports international relief efforts, as evidenced by assistance provided to Ukraine refugees through its Poland operations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $442,846
- Total Revenues: $2,057,346
- Total Expenses: $2,312,175
- Total Grants and Contributions: $2,055,000
- Investment Income and Dividends: $2,346
As of December 2022:
- Total Revenues: $2,801,496
- Total Grants and Contributions: $2,800,000
The Foundation experienced a 26.6% decrease in total revenues from 2022 to 2023.
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $442,846 | $598,297 | $705,026 |
| Revenue | $2,057,346 | $2,801,496 | $2,000,866 |
| Expenses | $2,312,175 | $2,800,687 | $2,579,147 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,297,532 | $2,783,356 | $2,486,518 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,346 | $1,496 | $866 |
| Distributable Amount | $32,703 | $31,952 | $58,260 |
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 2023
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Pitney Bowes Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President: Mrs. Kathleen Ryan Mufson
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN RYAN MUFSON | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| POLLY O'BRIEN MORROW | VICE PRESIDENT/ DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BILL BORRELLE | DIRECTOR/CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW GOLD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANA CHADWICK | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GEOFF KUPFERSCHMID | ASSISTANT TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JASON DIES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROSE CARDONE | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JULIE SOLOMON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation has demonstrated sustained commitment to education and community support through recent initiatives:
Pitney Bowes Foundation Awards Grant to Housatonic Community College STEAMAwarded a grant to Housatonic Community College for its STEAM Center of Excellence
Pitney Bowes Foundation Awards Grant to Housatonic Community College STEAMProvided support to the Stamford Public Education Foundation for the 16th consecutive year
The Stamford Public Education Foundation Receives Support from ...Funded Ridgefield Playhouse's literacy-based workshops in Connecticut schools
Pitney Bowes Grant Brings Title I Schools to The Ridgefield Playhouse forDonated $100,000 to Transitions of Western Illinois for a new vocational training center
Pitney Bowes Donates $100,000 to Transitions of Western Illinois for NewSupported school and public libraries following natural disasters
Volunteer activities include colleagues assembling wellness packs, supporting food pantries, providing care packages to seniors, and facilitating literacy workshops in school communities.
Contact Information
Address: 3001 Summer St Ste 6, Stamford, CT 06905-4321
Phone: 203-351-7710
EIN: 20-0523317
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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