Charles Pankow Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Charles Pankow Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $353,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.1 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$353,500
- Assets$37.0 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
28% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 26 | $33.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 25 | $37.0 million |
How to apply
Charles Pankow Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Charles Pankow Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $405,500 |
| California | 5 | $155,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $150,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $76,000 |
| New York | 1 | $68,961 |
| Iowa | 1 | $49,331 |
| Illinois | 1 | $43,810 |
| Florida | 1 | $26,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $25,416 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University | Cpf research grant | $353,500 |
| Oregon State University | Cpf research grant | $150,000 |
| UCLA | Cpf research grant | $75,000 |
| University of Buffalo | Cpf research grant | $68,961 |
| Colorado School of Mines | Cpf research grant | $51,000 |
| RDH Building Science Inc | Cpf research grant | $50,000 |
| Iowa State University | Cpf research grant | $49,331 |
| University of California Berkeley | Cpf research grant | $48,000 |
| Purdue University | Cpf research grant | $43,810 |
| University of Florida | Cpf research grant | $26,000 |
| University of New Mexico | Cpf research grant | $25,416 |
| Cal Poly | Unrestricted/general | $25,000 |
| University of Colorado | Cpf research grant | $25,000 |
| University of Texas at San Antonio | Cpf research grant | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Unrestricted/general | $15,000 |
| National Building Museum | Unrestricted/general | $10,000 |
| Ace Mentor Program of America Inc | Unrestricted/general | $5,000 |
| American Society of Civil Engineers | Opal 2024 | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance | Unrestricted/general | $5,000 |
| Rci-Iibec Foundation | Unrestricted/general | $5,000 |
| Seaoc Foundation | Unrestricted/general | $5,000 |
| Asce Foundation Inc | Unrestricted/general | $3,000 |
| Asce Purdue Student Chapter | Unrestricted/general | $2,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California | Unrestricted/general | $2,500 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Unrestricted/general | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard M Kunnath Pe
- Timothy P Murphy Esq
- Ron Klemencic
- Greg Gidez
- Glenn Bell
- Emily Guglielmo
- Laura Stagner
- Catriona Winter
- Stuart Harrison
Questions people ask
Does Charles Pankow Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles Pankow Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Charles Pankow Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard M Kunnath Pe (President and Director), Timothy P Murphy Esq (Secretary, Cfo & Director), Ron Klemencic (Director) and Greg Gidez (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Charles Pankow Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research and education.