PTSRK Foundation
Preselected recipients only
PTSRK Foundation is a private foundation in Walnut Creek, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $290,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$290,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $290,000 the year before.
17% 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 | $290,000 | 6 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $290,000 | 6 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
PTSRK 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $110,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Breakthrough Institute | To support the breakthrough institute | $100,000 |
| Third Way Institute | To support third way institute | $100,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force | To support clean air task force | $50,000 |
| Generation Atomic | To support generation atomic | $20,000 |
| Mothers Against Media Addiction | Supporting youth mental health by regulating technology safeguards. | $10,000 |
| Revive and Restore | To support revive and restore | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrisia Spezzaferro
- Ross Koningstein
Questions people ask
Does PTSRK Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does PTSRK Foundation give?
$290,000 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs PTSRK Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Patrisia Spezzaferro (Secretary/Chief Financial) and Ross Koningstein (Chief Executive Officer).