The Porticus North America Foundation
The Porticus North America Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. It makes charitable gifts, grants, and program-related investments; its 2024 filing states that it does not conduct direct charitable activities.
The Porticus North America Foundation at a glance
In short: The Porticus North America Foundation gave $1.3M across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $68K), top state District of Columbia. 68% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,291,240
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +26.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $67,960
- -25.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $33,124,336
- +9.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 68% first-time grantees (13 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Porticus North America Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1001 6Th Ave 1501, New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 704-3100
Website: https://porticus.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Porticus North America Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Georgetown University ($300K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 21 grants of 57 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states. The largest shares went to recipients in the District of Columbia (39%), New York (22%), South Dakota (11%), Missouri (8%), and Illinois (8%). The listed grants also included recipients in Maryland, Washington, and Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Porticus North America Foundation open to new grantees?
68%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 19 grantees (68%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $88K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $60K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 16% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2020) to $1.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | New challenges and opportunities: democracy, building bridges, young people, and the synod. | $300,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors New York, NY | Trust for civic life: investing in locally led civic programming in rural U.S. | $175,000 |
| National Council of the US Society of St Vincent Maryland Heights, MO | Transition Grant - St Vincent De Paul. | $100,000 |
| Constructive Dialogue Institute New York, NY | Supporting a faith-based cohort of colleges and universities to improve discourse on their campuses. | $100,000 |
| Issue One Washington, DC | Council for Responsible Social Media. | $100,000 |
| Catholic Church Extension Society of the US Chicago, IL | Cultivating Rural Fatih Communities as Community Anchors. | $100,000 |
| One America Movement Bowie, MD | Catholic Faith Leader Outreach. | $60,000 |
| Ending Clergy Abuse (ECA) Global Seattle, WA | Nurturing Growth: a Path to Healing. | $55,240 |
| New America Foundation Washington, DC | General Opeerating Support. | $50,000 |
| Salt Lake Civil Network Inc Salt Lake City, UT | Younify General Operating Support. | $50,000 |
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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 | $33,124,336 | $2,268,909 | $1,617,512 | $1,291,240 | 19 | $1,306,012 | $2,058,643 | $1,359,819 |
| 2023 | $30,360,354 | $7,055,890 | $1,643,972 | $1,361,087 | 15 | $1,373,104 | $6,784,808 | $1,169,506 |
| 2022 | $27,709,913 | $2,236,623 | $2,001,730 | $1,506,760 | 9 | $2,385,618 | $1,125,511 | $1,309,310 |
| 2021 | $34,132,283 | $2,661,229 | $1,633,418 | $1,330,689 | 8 | $1,351,563 | $2,379,374 | $1,502,913 |
| 2020 | $32,149,403 | $5,656,783 | $1,656,724 | $1,276,000 | 6 | — | $4,478,851 | $1,216,683 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Porticus North America Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as making gifts, grants, and program-related investments. Its 2024 grant purposes included democracy and bridge-building, locally led rural civic programming, campus dialogue, faith-leader outreach, rural faith communities, and healing related to clergy abuse.
Some grantees describe their own missions in terms that illustrate the work supported. Issue One says it educates the public, engages Capitol Hill, and advocates for political reform. The Constructive Dialogue Institute says it equips young Americans to engage in dialogue across differences. The One America Movement says it supports faith leaders and communities to build a more united society by eliminating toxic polarization. Makoce Agriculture Development says it develops Indigenous agriculture and food systems to regenerate healthy communities, economies, and the environment. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $1,291,240. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $300,000, with a median of $50,000.
Among the largest grants, Georgetown University received $300,000 for “New Challenges and Opportunities: Democracy, Building Bridges, Young People, and the Synod.” Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors received $175,000 for the Trust for Civic Life, supporting locally led civic programming in rural U.S. communities. The National Council of the US Society of St. Vincent received $100,000 for a transition grant, and the Constructive Dialogue Institute received $100,000 to support a faith-based cohort of colleges and universities working to improve campus discourse. Issue One received $100,000 for the Council for Responsible Social Media, and the Catholic Church Extension Society of the US received $100,000 for work cultivating rural faith communities as community anchors.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Kushen as president; Brian Hayes as vice president; Daisy A. Vazquez as vice president and secretary; and Coleen A. Waldron as vice president and treasurer. Directors listed are Jean-Louis Brenninkmeijer, Bernard Brenninkmeijer, and Mark Brenninkmeijer.
The Porticus North America Foundation is led by Robert Kushen, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Kushen
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bernard Brenninkmeijer
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jean-Louis Brenninkmeijer
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Brenninkmeijer
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brian Hayes
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Coleen A. Waldron
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daisy A. Vazquez
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Anthony P. Mullen (2020) — President
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 Porticus North America Foundation
How much does The Porticus North America Foundation give each year?
The Porticus North America Foundation gave $1.3M across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 15 grants.
What is The Porticus North America Foundation's typical grant size?
The Porticus North America Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $67,960, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Porticus North America Foundation that year got $88K on average.
Where does The Porticus North America Foundation give grants?
The Porticus North America Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (22%) and South Dakota (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Pine Ridge, SD (2 grants).
Does The Porticus North America Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 26% of The Porticus North America Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Porticus North America Foundation's largest grantees?
The Porticus North America Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Georgetown University ($300,000), Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors ($175,000) and National Council of the US Society of St Vincent ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Porticus North America Foundation?
The Porticus North America Foundation reported $33.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Porticus North America Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its charitable activity as making gifts, grants, and program-related investments. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Porticus North America Foundation?
The foundation 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 Porticus North America Foundation's EIN?
The Porticus North America Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3005012. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Porticus North America Foundation 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
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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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