The Pixley Hill Foundation Inc
The Pixley Hill Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lynbrook, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in the arts, social services, reproductive health, civil liberties, and humanitarian efforts.
The Pixley Hill Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Pixley Hill Foundation Inc gave $7.2M across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $174K), mostly in New York. 39% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,153,200
- +84.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- +70.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $174,468
- +7.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $33,367,093
- -12.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (16 of 41, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Pixley Hill Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Goldgrab 46 Stauderman Avenue, Lynbrook, NY 11563
Phone: (516) 908-7770
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Pixley Hill Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Symphony Space Inc ($3.1M). Together the top 10 received $6.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
171 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 171 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. Other listed recipient-state shares were Maryland and Minnesota at 5% each, and Louisiana and California at 3% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Pixley Hill Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 41 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $97K; repeat grants $224K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 46% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 341% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 371% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $711K (2020) to $7.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $7.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Symphony Space Inc New York, NY | Capital Campaign | $3,100,000 |
| The Brigid Alliance Inc New York, NY | General Support | $858,700 |
| The Bridge Project Inc New York, NY | General Support | $500,000 |
| National Abortion Federation Annapolis Junction, MD | General Support | $350,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Albert Lea, MN | General Support | $335,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy Inc New York, NY | General Support | $250,000 |
| Vera Institute of Justice New York, NY | General Support | $250,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | General Support | $200,000 |
| Community Access New York, NY | General Support | $129,500 |
| New Reach Inc New Haven, CT | General Support | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,367,093 | $3,239,571 | $7,535,850 | $7,153,200 | 41 | $7,333,330 | $2,315,102 | $1,975,961 |
| 2024 | $38,090,895 | $12,796,326 | $4,218,709 | $3,884,495 | 24 | $4,074,254 | $2,456,634 | $1,715,146 |
| 2023 | $29,513,278 | $1,021,851 | $1,667,236 | $1,502,005 | 37 | $1,590,746 | $945,361 | $1,538,930 |
| 2022 | $30,176,120 | $20,153,803 | $1,839,958 | $1,620,800 | 36 | $1,792,475 | $352,987 | $632,086 |
| 2021 | $11,862,275 | $735,767 | $1,418,629 | $1,277,400 | 33 | $1,370,985 | $691,579 | $684,050 |
| 2020 | $12,561,955 | $2,876,647 | $857,325 | $711,300 | 22 | — | $1,429,493 | $631,112 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pixley Hill Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.0M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Symphony Space describes itself as a multidisciplinary performing arts center connecting art, ideas, and community through its programs and commitment to literacy and education through the arts. The Brigid Alliance says it assists people traveling for family planning services, while the National Abortion Federation says it supports abortion providers in delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in areas including child poverty and unconditional cash allowances (The Bridge Project), criminal justice and immigration systems (Vera Institute of Justice), civil liberties (ACLU Foundation of Louisiana), and housing and services for people living with mental health concerns (Community Access). These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $7,153,200. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $3,100,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest awards included $3,100,000 to Symphony Space for a capital campaign; $858,700 to The Brigid Alliance for general support; $500,000 to The Bridge Project for general support; $350,000 to the National Abortion Federation for general support; and $335,000 to the International Rescue Committee for general support. Other notable awards included $250,000 each to Central Park Conservancy and Vera Institute of Justice, and $200,000 to the ACLU Foundation of Louisiana.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Davis as president, treasurer, and director; Lenore Davis as vice president, secretary, and director; and Isaac Davis, Anastasia Davis, Aaron Davis, and Samantha Wickman as directors.
The Pixley Hill Foundation Inc is led by Robert Davis, President, Treasurer & Director since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Davis
President, Treasurer & Director
President, Treasurer & Trustee → President, Treasurer & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lenore Davis
Vice President, Secretary & Director
Vice President, Secretary & Trustee → Vice President, Secretary & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $18K (2025)
Aaron Davis
Director
Trustee → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Isaac Davis
Director
Trustee → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anastasia Davis
Director
Trustee → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Wickman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $18K, to Lenore Davis (Vice Pres., Sec., Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Pixley Hill Foundation Inc
How much does The Pixley Hill Foundation Inc give each year?
The Pixley Hill Foundation Inc gave $7.2M across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.9M across 24 grants.
What is The Pixley Hill Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Pixley Hill Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $174,468, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Pixley Hill Foundation Inc that year got $97K on average.
Where does The Pixley Hill Foundation Inc give grants?
The Pixley Hill Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (13 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), San Francisco, CA (2 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does The Pixley Hill Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of The Pixley Hill Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Pixley Hill Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Pixley Hill Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Symphony Space Inc ($3,100,000), The Brigid Alliance Inc ($858,700) and The Bridge Project Inc ($500,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Pixley Hill Foundation Inc?
The Pixley Hill Foundation Inc reported $33.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Pixley Hill Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pixley Hill Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Pixley Hill Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Pixley Hill Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2936801. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Pixley Hill Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Pixley Hill Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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