The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc
The William C. Bullitt Foundation Inc. is a New York, New York-based private foundation established in 2007 to support the well-being of people, society, and the natural environment. Its stated areas of interest include government integrity and civil liberties and human rights; support for disadvantaged children and families; and protection of the natural environment.
The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), top state New York. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,047,300
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,767
- +11.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $12,767,081
- +0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (5 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (35% 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 William C Bullitt Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 420 Lexington Ave 331, New York, NY 10170
Phone: (212) 594-1447
Website: https://wcbullittfound.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund ($155K). Together the top 10 received $447K.
Grant Size Distribution
236 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 230 grants of 236 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (35%), Ohio (15%), Connecticut (14%), Massachusetts (11%), and the District of Columbia (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 46 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $983K (2023) to $1.1M (2021). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | Donor-Advised Fund | $155,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition New Bedford, MA | Conservation/ Environment | $65,000 |
| United Way of Coastal Fairfield County Bridgeport, CT | Children/Community Services | $40,000 |
| Broadway Housing Communities New York, NY | Children/Community Services | $30,000 |
| United Community Centers Inc Brooklyn, NY | Children/Community Services | $30,000 |
| Legal Outreach Inc Long Island City, NY | Children/Community Services | $27,000 |
| Advocates for Children of New York New York, NY | Children/Community Services | $25,000 |
| Ali Hasan Mangi Memorial Trust | Community Clinic and Medical Assistance Fund | $25,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund Washington, DC | Civic Engagement | $25,000 |
| Fund for the City of New York Healing Communities Network New York, NY | Children/Community Services | $25,000 |
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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 | $12,767,081 | $1,554,153 | $1,543,788 | $1,047,300 | 46 | $1,247,538 | $1,295,939 | $1,056,267 |
| 2023 | $12,756,716 | $961,099 | $1,496,386 | $983,100 | 48 | $1,206,201 | $746,039 | $895,859 |
| 2022 | $13,292,003 | $-1,509,231 | $1,598,022 | $1,050,600 | 49 | $1,256,868 | — | $966,334 |
| 2021 | $16,399,256 | $4,922,824 | $1,571,339 | $1,083,600 | 46 | $1,276,596 | $4,662,918 | $1,095,186 |
| 2020 | $13,047,771 | $1,480,079 | $1,407,962 | $1,042,100 | 47 | — | $1,309,936 | $955,027 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — 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 supports organizations that promote government integrity and protect civil liberties and human rights; help economically and socially disadvantaged children and families gain tools to lead independent and productive lives; and protect the natural environment through land conservation and public awareness of environmental threats and solutions.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate work across these areas. Common Cause Education Fund describes its work as building public understanding of democracy, government accountability, and citizen engagement. Among grantees serving children and families, Broadway Housing Communities describes a model combining affordable housing, access to the arts, and early childhood education, while Legal Outreach describes using law and educational programs to encourage academic achievement and higher education among youth from under-resourced New York City communities. In environmental work, Buzzards Bay Coalition describes its mission as protecting, restoring, and supporting the sustainable use and enjoyment of Buzzards Bay and its watershed.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 46 grants totaling $1,047,300. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $155,000, with a median of $20,000.
The largest 2024 grant was $155,000 to Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund for a donor-advised fund. Other notable grants included $65,000 to Buzzards Bay Coalition for conservation/environment; $40,000 to United Way of Coastal Fairfield County for children/community services; and $30,000 each to Broadway Housing Communities and United Community Centers for children/community services. The foundation also gave $27,000 to Legal Outreach for children/community services and $25,000 to Common Cause Education Fund for civic engagement.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tracy Pennoyer as trustee and president; Sharon Myrie as trustee and vice-president; Dana Hiscock as trustee and treasurer; Christina Pennoyer as trustee and director; Megan Bell as trustee and secretary; Justin Zaremby as trustee and assistant secretary; and Emily Auchincloss and Molly Greathead as trustees.
The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc is led by Tracy Pennoyer, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tracy Pennoyer
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Pennoyer
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$127K (2020) → $135K (2024)
Dana Hiscock
Trustee & Treasurer
Trustee & Secretary → Trustee & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Bell
Trustee & Secretary
Trustee & Assistant Secretary → Trustee & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Myrie
Trustee & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Zaremby
Trustee & Assistant Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Trustee & Assistant Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Auchincloss
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly Greathead
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert Pennoyer (2020–2022) — Trustee & Treasurer
- Former: Alexander Ewing (2020) — Trustee & Assistant Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $135K, to Christina Pennoyer (Trustee & Director).
Frequently asked questions about The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc
How much does The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc give each year?
The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $983K across 48 grants.
What is The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $22,767, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc that year got $17K on average.
Where does The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc give grants?
The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (15%) and Connecticut (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Brooklyn, NY (6 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants) and Bronx, NY (3 grants).
Does The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 46 grants with a stated purpose on The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Children/Community Services" (25 grants), "Conservation/ Environment" (10 grants) and "Civic Engagement" (9 grants).
Who are The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund ($155,000), Buzzards Bay Coalition ($65,000) and United Way of Coastal Fairfield County ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc?
The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc reported $12.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation supports organizations that promote government integrity and protect civil liberties and human rights; help economically and socially disadvantaged children and families gain tools to lead independent and productive lives; and protect the natural environment through land conservation and public awareness of environmental threats and solutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc's EIN?
The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4183316. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The William C Bullitt 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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