The Press on Foundation
The Press on Foundation is a private foundation based in Ponte Vedra, Florida. Its 2022 filing is marked as its final return, indicating that the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Press on Foundation at a glance
In short: The Press on Foundation gave $39K across 21 grants in 2022 (avg $2K), top state Massachusetts. 35% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $39,353
- +165.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 21
- +31.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $1,874
- +102.5% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (7 of 20, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (29% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Press on Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It lists Robert B Mitchell as the contact for applying; because the filing is marked final, this should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert B Mitchell
Mailing address: 170 Coastal Oak Circle, Ponte Vedra, FL 32082
Phone: (904) 285-7877
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Press on Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was The Berkshire Botanical Garden ($7K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares went to Massachusetts (29%), Florida (21%), Virginia (20%), Tennessee (13%), and North Carolina (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Press on Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 7 of 20 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 60% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $39K (2022). In 2022 it made 21 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Berkshire Botanical Garden Stockbridge, MA | Environmental | $7,000 |
| Presbyterian Day School Memphis, TN | Educational | $5,000 |
| Christ Episcopal Church Ponte Vedra, FL | Educational | $3,300 |
| Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens Jacksonville, FL | Enviromental | $3,000 |
| Gibson Memorial Church Spring Hope, NC | Educational | $3,000 |
| St Paul's Catholic Church Stockbridge, MA | Educational | $3,000 |
| Olgc Dev Office Vienna, VA | Educational | $2,500 |
| The Knight Fund Arlington, VA | Educational | $2,500 |
| Christ Episcopal Church Spotsylvania, VA | Educational | $2,000 |
| The Glimmerglass Festival Cooperstown, NY | ARTS | $1,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Press on Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $130 | $42,486 | $39,353 | 21 | $39,353 | — |
| 2021 | $42,356 | $13,809 | $15,158 | $14,810 | 16 | $14,875 | $1,219 |
| 2020 | $43,705 | $6,590 | $15,092 | $15,000 | 15 | — | $1,787 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included educational and environmental purposes, as well as an arts grant. Among its grantees, Presbyterian Day School says it seeks to develop boys in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and men. Beta Psi Foundation says it promotes educational opportunities for active brothers and pledges of the Beta Psi chapter of Sigma Chi at Georgia Tech. WMHT Educational Telecommunications says it advances education, culture, and civic engagement, while New England Public Media says it serves western Massachusetts through programming that nurtures community, civility, and curiosity.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $39,353. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $7,000, with a median of $1,000.
Notable grants included $7,000 to The Berkshire Botanical Garden for an environmental purpose; $5,000 to Presbyterian Day School for an educational purpose; $3,300 to Christ Episcopal Church in Ponte Vedra for an educational purpose; and $3,000 each to Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens for an environmental purpose and Gibson Memorial Church for an educational purpose. Other grants included $3,000 to St. Paul’s Catholic Church, $2,500 each to OLGC Dev Office and The Knight Fund, and $2,000 to Christ Episcopal Church in Spotsylvania, all for educational purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Robert B Mitchell, Georgeanne Rousseau, and Ciscott Mitchell as trustees.
The Press on Foundation's 2022 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Ciscott Mitchell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Georgeanne Rousseau
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert B. Mitchell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Press on Foundation
How much does The Press on Foundation give each year?
The Press on Foundation gave $39K across 21 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $15K across 16 grants.
What is The Press on Foundation's typical grant size?
The Press on Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,874, across 21 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Press on Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Press on Foundation give grants?
The Press on Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (21%) and Virginia (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stockbridge, MA (2 grants), Ponte Vedra, FL (2 grants), Jacksonville, FL (2 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does The Press on Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on The Press on Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (17 grants).
Who are The Press on Foundation's largest grantees?
The Press on Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include The Berkshire Botanical Garden ($7,000), Christ Episcopal Church ($5,300 across 2 grants) and Presbyterian Day School ($5,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does The Press on Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included educational and environmental purposes, as well as an arts grant. Among its grantees, Presbyterian Day School says it seeks to develop boys in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and men. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Press on Foundation?
The filing states that 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 Press on Foundation's EIN?
The Press on Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-7124858. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does The Press on 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
Live grants for the work The Press on Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Press on Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
IBM International Foundation
Armonk, NY
The IBM International Foundation funds education and workforce programs that build 21st-century and technology job skills, including initiatives for underserved students and job seekers. Its 2024 grants ranged from $10,000 to $8.48 million, with a median of $100,000, and went to organizations across several U.S. states, especially Delaware and Massachusetts. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$357.7M
Grants
16
Total Given
$11.7M
Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation
Melbourne, FL
Assets
—
Grants
13
Total Given
$219K
Public Broadcasting Service
Arlington, VA
PBS funds public broadcasting organizations, educational institutions, and production-related organizations, with a focus on programming and services in areas such as children’s media, civics, science, and the arts. Its 2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $5.84 million, with a median of $23,550, and most reported grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia; the profile does not state a geographic eligibility policy. PBS describes an ongoing portal for general-audience programming proposals, but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited grant requests.
Assets
$752.8M
Grants
36
Total Given
$8.2M
Clermont Foundation
Lexington, MA
Clermont Foundation supports charitable organizations in education, community services, health, social services, and other areas. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $7,750, and were concentrated in Massachusetts, Montana, and Washington. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$8.8M
Grants
40
Total Given
$458K
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc
Princeton, NJ
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation supports health access and stronger health systems, with a focus on adult and pediatric cancers, blood disorders, brain health, and clinical-trial participation in the United States, Brazil, India, and ten Sub-Saharan African countries. In 2024, its median grant was about $134,000, though awards varied widely; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests, and advises prospective applicants to contact the Foundation about its process.
Assets
$83.3M
Grants
144
Total Given
$67.7M
The Memton Fund Inc
Wilmington, DE
The Memton Fund supports organizations working in humanitarian aid, health, education, community services, and conservation, with 2024 grants ranging from $500 to $20,000 and a median of $3,000. Its 2024 funding went to organizations across the United States, with the largest shares directed to New York, Utah, New Hampshire, Florida, and Pennsylvania. It funds only preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$11.4M
Grants
146
Total Given
$572K
More similar funders
More Funders in Florida
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from The Press on Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Press on Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?