The Warburg Pincus Foundation
The Warburg Pincus Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It supports charitable, educational, and community organizations through financial contributions and time, with support directed toward opportunities where it believes it can help nonprofits grow and deliver meaningful impact.
The Warburg Pincus Foundation at a glance
In short: The Warburg Pincus Foundation gave $5.5M across 297 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in New York. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,485,602
- -35.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 297
- -27.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,470
- -11.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $2,213,290
- +393.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (78 of 297, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (60% 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 Warburg Pincus Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 450 Lexington Avenue Flr 32, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 832-0400
Website: https://warburgpincus.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Warburg Pincus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Inc ($493K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($150), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,710 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,507 grants of 1,710 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation reports donations to organizations in more than 20 countries in 2024. In 2025, New York recipients received 60% of grant dollars, followed by Pennsylvania at 7%, California at 5%, and Washington, DC, and Florida at 4% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 297 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Warburg Pincus Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 78 of 297 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $5.5M (2025) to $8.6M (2022). In 2025 it made 297 grants totaling $5.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Inc New York, NY | Performing Arts Center | $492,500 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | To support the day-to-day management of the university of Pennsylvania. | $316,500 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York Inc New York, NY | To care for jews everywhere and new yorkers of all backgrounds, respond to crises close to home and far away | $266,333 |
| Ownership Works Inc New York, NY | Help companies and employees realize the full benefits of broad-based equity by building a culture of ownership that aligns an entire workforce around a common purpose, values and goals, and creates work environments where employees feel respected and engaged. | $200,000 |
| Pro Publica New York, NY | To Support Investigative Journalism in the Public Interest. | $170,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History New York, NY | General Support | $118,000 |
| City Harvest Inc New York, NY | To collect food that would otherwise go to waste | $113,819 |
| Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science Miami, FL | Inspires and connects people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy science and technology, and to better understand ourselves and our world | $102,033 |
| Room to Grow National Inc Bronx, NY | General Support | $100,300 |
| Mount Sinai Health System New York, NY | To help unite seven hospital campuses including roosevelt, st. Luke's, and beth israel. | $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 | $2,213,290 | $7,251,373 | $5,486,592 | $5,485,602 | 297 | $5,485,752 | $1,664 | $18,353 |
| 2024 | $448,509 | $8,900,098 | $8,510,315 | $8,510,315 | 407 | $8,510,315 | $98 | $11,789 |
| 2023 | $113,027 | $5,839,210 | $6,423,605 | $6,423,555 | 372 | $6,423,605 | — | $25,243 |
| 2022 | $697,422 | $9,050,000 | $8,589,534 | $8,588,994 | 343 | $8,588,994 | — | $16,750 |
| 2021 | $236,956 | $7,150,000 | $6,973,984 | $6,973,561 | 291 | — | — | $14,694 |
| 2020 | $60,940 | $6,600,325 | $6,671,473 | $6,671,323 | 257 | — | $113 | $16,699 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Warburg Pincus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2025 — 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 supports charitable, educational, and community organizations. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in the performing arts, higher education, investigative journalism, food assistance, health care, science, and services for families and people in need.
The grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. Lincoln Center says its mission is to sustain, encourage, and promote the performing arts and educate the public. The University of Pennsylvania describes a public-service mission that includes education, research, and patient care. ProPublica describes itself as a nonprofit newsroom producing investigative journalism in the public interest. Room to Grow says it supports parents through coaching, material goods, and community connections so children can thrive. Mount Sinai Health System describes a mission centered on patient care, medical education, research, and community outreach. Lunch Break says it provides food, emergency shelter, clothing, and life skills to people in need.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 297 grants totaling $5,485,602. Awards ranged from $60 to $492,500, with a median grant of $6,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $492,500 to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts; $316,500 to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania; $266,333 to the United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York; $200,000 to Ownership Works; and $170,000 to ProPublica. Other notable grants included $118,000 to the American Museum of Natural History, $113,819 to City Harvest, $102,033 to the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, $100,300 to Room to Grow, and $100,000 each to Mount Sinai Health System and the Robin Hood Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Timothy F. Geithner, President and Director; Charles Kaye, CEO and Director; Steven G. Glenn, Vice President, Treasurer, and Director; Robert Knauss, Vice President, Secretary, and Director; David Sreter, Vice President, Assistant Treasurer, and Director; and Harsha Marti, Vice President, Assistant Secretary, and Director.
The Warburg Pincus Foundation is led by Charles Kaye, CEO & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles Kaye
CEO & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Sreter
V. President, Assistant Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harsha Marti
V. President, Assistant Sec'y & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Knauss
V. President, Sec'y & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven G. Glenn
V. President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy F. Geithner
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Warburg Pincus Foundation
How much does The Warburg Pincus Foundation give each year?
The Warburg Pincus Foundation gave $5.5M across 297 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $8.5M across 407 grants.
What is The Warburg Pincus Foundation's typical grant size?
The Warburg Pincus Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $18,470, across 297 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Warburg Pincus Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Warburg Pincus Foundation give grants?
The Warburg Pincus Foundation gives mostly in New York: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (110 grants), Washington, DC (13 grants), Brooklyn, NY (8 grants) and San Francisco, CA (5 grants).
Does The Warburg Pincus Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of The Warburg Pincus Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (178 of 297) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Warburg Pincus Foundation's largest grantees?
The Warburg Pincus Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Inc ($492,500), Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania ($316,500) and United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York Inc ($266,333), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($150), which are not listed by name. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Warburg Pincus Foundation?
The Warburg Pincus Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Warburg Pincus Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it supports charitable, educational, and community organizations. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in the performing arts, higher education, investigative journalism, food assistance, health care, science, and services for families and people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Warburg Pincus Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Warburg Pincus Foundation's EIN?
The Warburg Pincus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4148834. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Warburg Pincus 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
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