The Pitney Bowes Foundation
Accepts applications
The Pitney Bowes Foundation is a private foundation in Stamford, Connecticut. In tax year 2023 it gave $2.3 million in 148 grants; the typical grant was $5,510 and the largest $475,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$2.3 million
- Number of grants148
- Typical grant$5,510
- Largest grant$475,000
- Assets$442,846
How to apply
| Contact | Httpswwwpitneybowescomusour-Company 3001 Summer Street, Stamford, CT 06905 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 351-7710, philanthropy@pb.com |
| What to submit | Form and content of applications should be submitted online at with nonprofit organization recent forms 990 and audited financial statements online grant application link: https://www.pitneybowes.com/content/dam/pitneybowes/us/en/ourcompany/ corporate-responsibility/giving_guidelines_how_to_apply_sample_grant_applica tion_12_15_2022.pdf email address: philanthropy@pb.com guidelines can be found at https://www.pitneybowes.com/content/dam/pitneybowes/us/en/ourcompany/ corporate-responsibility/giving_guidelines_how_to_apply_sample_grant_applica tion_12_15_2022.pdf information about recent foundation grants can be found in community section of the company's corporate responsibility report at www.pb.com/responsibility |
| Deadlines | January 15 and july 15 |
| Restrictions | We award grants to organizations that have been approved by the internal revenue service (IRS) as 501(c)(3) charities that have no religious and no political affiliations that support early childhood education, after-school, mentoring, literacy, stem and job training programs for under-resourced population in the areas where we operate. Detailed guidelines can be found at https://www.pitneybowes.com/content/dam/pitneybowes/us/en/ourcompany/corpora te-responsibility/giving_guidelines_how_to_apply_sample_grant_application_12 _15_2022.pdf |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Pitney Bowes Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 23 states, the most to Connecticut. It also paid $58,779 in 16 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 60 | $1.0 million |
| Virginia | 5 | $492,424 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $110,426 |
| Texas | 14 | $101,000 |
| New York | 4 | $96,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $80,000 |
| Michigan | 7 | $51,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Georgia | 7 | $45,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $41,250 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Impact | Us employee giving matching | $475,000 |
| Fairfield Countys Community | Center for nonprofit excellence | $129,000 |
| Blackbaud Giving Fund | Employee giving matching | $110,426 |
| Soundwaters Inc | Soundwaters harbor ambitions | $100,000 |
| Childrens Learning Centers | Clc head start extended day | $76,000 |
| United Way of Coastal and Wes | Stamford cradle to career data capacity building | $75,575 |
| Horizons National Student | Learning recovery: expanding horizons to support academic learning | $50,000 |
| Mind Research Institute | St math: preparing students for future academic and career advancement | $50,000 |
| Network for Teaching | Nftes aspiring entrepreneurs program (aep) and fairfield county summer bizcamp | $50,000 |
| Governors Partnership to Prot | Engaging businesses in school-based mentoring | $45,000 |
| Read to A Child Inc | Read aloud mentoring program stability and growth | $42,500 |
| Stamford Public Education | Achieving lasting change for stamford's disadvantaged students through mentoring | $41,750 |
| Reach Out and Read Inc | Reach out and read partnership with pitney bowes | $37,500 |
| Buildon Inc | Buildon detroit weekday service learning program | $37,000 |
| Reading Is Fundamental | Volunteer project | $35,000 |
| The Ferguson Library | Dimattia building main library summer sunday hours | $35,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater Fairf | Economic empowerment programs for at-risk youth in greater fairfield county | $32,500 |
| National Academy Foundation | Developing and diversifying the next generation of engineers: naf academies of engineering | $26,000 |
| Read to Grow Inc | Supporting early childhood literacy in the bridgeport area | $22,500 |
| Connecticut Science Center | Next generation science: mandell academys professional development for teachers | $20,000 |
| Mill River Collaborative Inc | Mill river park collaborative - atrium entrance named giving opportunity | $20,000 |
| Norwalk Community College | Norwalk community college summer bridge program for incoming students | $20,000 |
| Person to Person Inc | Camperships for low-income stamford residents in grades k-5 | $20,000 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee | My very own library | $17,500 |
| Readworks Inc | Decodable texts for k-2 educators and students | $16,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association | Direct grant for lead academy program | $16,000 |
| All Our Kin Inc | Transforming opportunities for young children in stamford, norwalk, danbury, and surrounding communities by enhancing family child care quality, availability, and sustainability | $15,000 |
| Grandrapidsyouthcommonwealth | Focus on learning | $15,000 |
| Housatonic Community College | Steam (science, technology, engineering, art and math) center of excellence | $15,000 |
| Wakeman Memorial Association | Wbgc out of school programs at the smilow-burroughs clubhouse and madison avenue community clubhouse | $15,000 |
| The Ridgefield Playhouse for | Arts in education (aie) outreach and title i program | $14,000 |
| Armed Services YMCA of the USA | Operation little learners: a parent-child interactive program | $12,500 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Great Dalla | Academic interventions project | $12,500 |
| Childcaregroup | Childcaregroup: early childhood education programs for low-income families in dallas, texas | $12,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Boys & girls club of stamford STEM academy | $12,000 |
| Building One Community | Family and individual services (fis) expansion | $12,000 |
| Connecticut Invention Convention | Connecticut invention convention growth project | $12,000 |
| Inspirica Inc | Jumpstart career program | $12,000 |
| Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit | New voices: detroit | $12,000 |
| Mercy Learning Center | Literacy and life skills part-time program | $12,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathleen Ryan Mufson
- Polly O'Brien Morrow
- Bill Borrelle
- Andrew Gold
- Ana Chadwick
- Geoff Kupferschmid
- Jason Dies
- Rose Cardone
- Julie Solomon
Questions people ask
Does The Pitney Bowes Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: January 15 and july 15.
How much does The Pitney Bowes Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2023, across 148 grants, with a typical grant of $5,510.
Who runs The Pitney Bowes Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Kathleen Ryan Mufson (President/Director), Polly O'Brien Morrow (Vice President/ Director), Bill Borrelle (Director/Chair) and Andrew Gold (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Pitney Bowes Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and youth programs.