Panwy Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Panwy Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $435,721 in 169 grants; the typical grant was $500 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$435,721
- Number of grants169
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5.4 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $242,801 the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $242,801 | 162 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $435,721 | 169 | $5.4 million |
How to apply
Panwy Foundation Inc 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.
What Panwy Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 24 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 15 | $132,400 |
| New York | 22 | $118,800 |
| Connecticut | 42 | $98,350 |
| New Jersey | 8 | $15,550 |
| Washington | 12 | $9,200 |
| Vermont | 4 | $9,100 |
| Utah | 9 | $7,000 |
| California | 10 | $6,400 |
| New Hampshire | 5 | $5,750 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HMS 1974 Memorial Scholarship Fund | Charitable donation | $100,000 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church | Charitable donation | $100,000 |
| Avon Theatre Film Centre Inc | Charitable donation | $60,000 |
| Kids in Crisis | Charitable donation | $13,000 |
| Council for the Arts at MIT | Charitable donation | $10,250 |
| Mspca-Angell | Charitable donation | $7,500 |
| Stratton Foundation | Charitable donation | $7,500 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor | Charitable donation | $5,750 |
| Bergen Family Center | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Carcinoid Cancer Foundation | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Southern Vision Alliance | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| One Equal Heart Foundation | Charitable donation | $4,350 |
| YWCA Greenwich | Charitable donation | $4,100 |
| MIT Annual Fund | Charitable donation | $4,000 |
| The Elisabeth Morrow School | Charitable donation | $3,500 |
| Center for Food Action | Charitable donation | $3,000 |
| MGH Fund | Charitable donation | $3,000 |
| The Doe Fund Inc | Charitable donation | $3,000 |
| River House Adult Day Care Inc | Charitable donation | $2,750 |
| Dartmouth Health | Charitable donation | $2,500 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich | Charitable donation | $2,500 |
| Office of Concern Food Pantry | Charitable donation | $2,500 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Charitable donation | $2,500 |
| International Rescue Committee | Charitable donation | $2,100 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | Charitable donation | $2,100 |
| Compassion and Choices | Charitable donation | $2,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Charitable donation | $2,000 |
| Trout Unlimited | Charitable donation | $2,000 |
| The Amherst Fund | Charitable donation | $1,821 |
| Americares | Charitable donation | $1,500 |
| Foundation Mass Eye & Ear Inc | Charitable donation | $1,500 |
| Nature Conservancy | Charitable donation | $1,500 |
| Silver Hill Hospital | Charitable donation | $1,500 |
| The Smile Train | Charitable donation | $1,500 |
| Utah Food Bank | Charitable donation | $1,500 |
| The Road Home | Charitable donation | $1,250 |
| Wnyc Radiowqxr | Charitable donation | $1,250 |
| Charles River Conservancy Inc | Charitable donation | $1,200 |
| Breast Cancer Alliance | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Carl Schurz Park Conservancy | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ralph M Wyman
- Kenneth Russell
- Virginia W Meyer
- Carla Benka
- Peggy R Rosenblum
- Leslie A W Cooper
- Alexandra NP Dorf
- Cristina Wyman
Questions people ask
Does Panwy Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Panwy Foundation Inc give?
$435,721 in tax year 2024, across 169 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Panwy Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Ralph M Wyman (President), Kenneth Russell (Vice President), Virginia W Meyer (Trustee) and Carla Benka (Vice President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Panwy Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.