The Pret Foundation
Support sustainable solutions to alleviate hunger and homelessness.
The Pret Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pret Foundation gave $354K across 4 grants in 2019 (avg $88K), mostly in New York. Source: 2019 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2019)
- $353,548
- Grants made (2019)
- 4
- Average grant
- $88,387
- Median grant
- $48,570
- Total assets
- $398,011
- Primary geography
- New York (74% of itemized 2019 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2019 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2019; updated September 2026.
Who The Pret Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2019
The largest 2019 recipient was City Harvest ($215K). Together the top 4 received $354K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2019 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2019 it made 4 grants totaling $354K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City Harvest New York, NY | To Provide Anti-Hunger and Anti-Poverty Programs. | $215,008 |
| Thrive DC Washington, DC | Food Recovery Program. | $51,500 |
| Rescuing Leftover Cuisine New York, NY | General Support for Boston Program | $45,640 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | General Support | $41,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $398,011 | $271,540 | $384,286 | $353,548 | 4 |
About The Pret Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Pret Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available for 2019. As of 2019, the organization holds $398K in total assets. In 2019, it awarded 4 grants totaling $354K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Pret Foundation is led by Sarah Lee, President on the 2019 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2019 report compensation.
Officers on the 2019 filing
Sarah Lee
President
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claude Johnson
Board Member
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Thorp
Board Member
New on the 2019 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Gelinas
Board Member
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019. "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 Pret Foundation
How much does The Pret Foundation give each year?
The Pret Foundation gave $354K across 4 grants in 2019, according to its 2019 IRS Form 990.
What is The Pret Foundation's typical grant size?
The Pret Foundation's median grant in 2019 was $48,570, and its average grant was $88,387, across 4 grants on its 2019 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Pret Foundation give grants?
The Pret Foundation gives mostly in New York: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2019 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (15%) and Illinois (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Pret Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The Pret Foundation's 2019 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2019 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Pret Foundation?
The Pret Foundation reported $398K in total assets on its 2019 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $272K.
What is The Pret Foundation?
The Pret Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New York, NY. It holds $398K in total assets as of 2019.
What is The Pret Foundation's EIN?
The Pret Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1283509. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 14, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2019
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