The Pitney Bowes Foundation
The Pitney Bowes Foundation is a private foundation based in Stamford, Connecticut. It supports communities through grants, employee giving and matching, volunteerism, and relief efforts, with grant priorities that include education programs and services for underserved populations.
The Pitney Bowes Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pitney Bowes Foundation gave $2.3M across 148 grants in 2023 (avg $15K), top state Connecticut. 27% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $2,292,275
- -17.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 148
- -11.4% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $15,488
- -7.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,510
- Total assets
- $442,846
- -26.0% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (37 of 137, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (45% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Pitney Bowes Foundation
- Review Cycle
- January 15 and July 15. Decisions are announced in May or June for the January deadline and November or December for the July deadline.
- Deadline
- January 15 and July 15.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3001 Summer Street, Stamford, CT 06905
Phone: (203) 351-7710
Email: philanthropy@pb.com
Website: https://pitneybowes.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Pitney Bowes Foundation
Who The Pitney Bowes Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Global Impact ($475K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
624 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 591 grants of 624 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides grants nationally and locally. Its guidelines list Bridgeport, Shelton, Stamford, and Fairfield County, Connecticut; Atlanta, Georgia; Indianapolis, Dallas, Detroit and Grand Rapids, Minneapolis and St. Paul, Omaha, Spokane, Appleton, and Milwaukee.
In 2023, 45% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 21% to Virginia, 5% to South Carolina, and 4% each to Texas and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 148 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Pitney Bowes Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 37 of 137 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 66% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−17%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $2.3M (2023) to $2.8M (2022). In 2023 it made 148 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Impact Alexandria, VA | US Employee Giving Matching | $475,000 |
| Fairfield Countys Community Norwalk, CT | Center for Nonprofit Excellence | $129,000 |
| Blackbaud Giving Fund Charleston, SC | Employee Giving Matching | $110,426 |
| Soundwaters Inc Stamford, CT | Soundwaters Harbor Ambitions | $100,000 |
| Childrens Learning Centers Stamford, CT | CLC Head Start Extended Day | $76,000 |
| United Way of Coastal and Wes Danbury, CT | Stamford Cradle to Career Data Capacity Building | $75,575 |
| Horizons National Student Westport, CT | Learning Recovery: Expanding Horizons to Support Academic Learning | $50,000 |
| Mind Research Institute Irvine, CA | St math: preparing students for future academic and career advancement | $50,000 |
| Network for Teaching New York, NY | Nftes aspiring entrepreneurs program (AEP) and Fairfield county summer bizcamp | $50,000 |
| Governors Partnership to Prot East Hartford, CT | Engaging Businesses in School-Based Mentoring | $45,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $442,846 | $2,057,346 | $2,312,175 | $2,292,275 | 148 | $2,297,532 | $2,346 | $32,703 |
| 2022 | $598,297 | $2,801,496 | $2,800,687 | $2,780,368 | 167 | $2,783,356 | $1,496 | $31,952 |
| 2021 | $705,026 | $2,000,866 | $2,579,147 | $2,483,409 | 141 | $2,486,518 | $866 | $58,260 |
| 2020 | $1,361,403 | $3,502,455 | $2,792,681 | $2,756,275 | 168 | — | $2,455 | $21,554 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pitney Bowes Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it strengthens communities through volunteerism, employee giving and matching, and relief efforts. Its filing describes support for schools and universities, human rights and environmental organizations, child welfare advocates, cultural institutions, and health and human services.
Its grant guidelines give priority to early childhood education, after-school programs, mentoring, literacy, STEM, and job training. They also prioritize work targeting diverse populations and underserved school districts, defined measurable outcomes that help close the academic opportunity gap and prepare the future workforce, expanded services, effective engagement of employee volunteers, and a broad donor base.
Examples of grantees illustrate the range of supported work. SoundWaters describes its mission as environmental education, jobs and skills training, and public engagement. Read to a Child says it works to foster a love of reading, improve literacy skills, and support students’ socio-emotional well-being in under-resourced communities. Stamford Public Education describes its work as promoting equitable access to quality public education in Stamford.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the foundation reported 148 grants totaling $2,292,275. Grants ranged from $39 to $475,000, with a median of $5,510. Among the largest were $475,000 to Global Impact for U.S. employee giving matching; $129,000 to Fairfield County’s Community Foundation for its Center for Nonprofit Excellence; $110,426 to Blackbaud Giving Fund for employee giving matching; and $100,000 to SoundWaters for SoundWaters Harbor Ambitions. Other reported awards included $76,000 to Children’s Learning Centers for its Head Start extended day program and $50,000 to Mind Research Institute for ST Math.
Applications are submitted online. The foundation’s filing states that an application should include the nonprofit organization’s recent Forms 990 and audited financial statements. Its guidelines state that it awards grants to IRS-approved 501(c)(3) charities and exclude private schools, individuals, political candidates, and lobbying organizations. The guidelines also exclude religious organizations unless they are formed for educational or community purposes, and organizations that discriminate on protected grounds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Kathleen Ryan Mufson as president and director; Polly O’Brien Morrow as vice president and director; Bill Borrelle as director and chair; Andrew Gold and Jason Dies as directors; Ana Chadwick as treasurer and director; Geoff Kupferschmid as assistant treasurer and director; Rose Cardone as assistant treasurer; and Julie Solomon as secretary.
The Pitney Bowes Foundation is led by Kathleen Ryan Mufson, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Kathleen Ryan Mufson
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Borrelle
Director & Chair
Director → Director & Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Dies
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Polly O'Brien Morrow
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ana Chadwick
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer & Director → Director, 2022
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Gold
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geoff Kupferschmid
Assistant Treasurer & Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Solomon
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rose Cardone
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Debbie D. Salce (2020–2022) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Johnna Torsone (2020–2021) — Director & Chair
- Former: Karen Setton (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Megan Shute (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Stan Sutula (2020) — Treasurer & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Pitney Bowes Foundation
How much does The Pitney Bowes Foundation give each year?
The Pitney Bowes Foundation gave $2.3M across 148 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $2.8M across 167 grants.
What is The Pitney Bowes Foundation's typical grant size?
The Pitney Bowes Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $5,510, and its average grant was $15,488, across 148 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Pitney Bowes Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Pitney Bowes Foundation give grants?
The Pitney Bowes Foundation's top state is Connecticut, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Virginia (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stamford, CT (22 grants), Bridgeport, CT (11 grants), Dallas, TX (9 grants) and Norwalk, CT (5 grants).
Does The Pitney Bowes Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 148 grants with a stated purpose on The Pitney Bowes Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Matching Gifts UK" (5 grants) and "Matching Gifts for UK" (3 grants).
Who are The Pitney Bowes Foundation's largest grantees?
The Pitney Bowes Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Global Impact ($475,000), Fairfield Countys Community ($129,000) and Blackbaud Giving Fund ($110,426), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is The Pitney Bowes Foundation?
The Pitney Bowes Foundation reported $443K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Pitney Bowes Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it strengthens communities through volunteerism, employee giving and matching, and relief efforts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pitney Bowes Foundation?
The Pitney Bowes Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check pitneybowes.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Pitney Bowes Foundation's EIN?
The Pitney Bowes Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0523317. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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