P-Squared Philanthropies Inc
Preselected recipients only
P-Squared Philanthropies Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.8 million in 44 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$3.8 million
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$117 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.5 million the year before.
37% 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 | $3.5 million | 37 | $103 million |
| 2024 | $3.8 million | 44 | $117 million |
How to apply
P-Squared Philanthropies 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 P-Squared Philanthropies Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 23 | $2.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $870,000 |
| California | 4 | $545,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $225,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $80,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $35,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York University | The parekh family center for neuroinflammation, or such other name as may be mutually determined by the parties within 60 days of execution of this agreement (the "center") and to support its activities (such establishment and support, the "program") | $1.0 million |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | The Hypothesis Fund | $500,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Collaborative for Gender and Reproductive Equity | $500,000 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junio | Parekh Metabolic Psychiatry Research Fund | $300,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | research project focused on understanding the complex genetics and pathophysiology of epilepsy | $250,000 |
| Public Health Institute | Project Access Bridge - Advancing reproductive health equity in emergency departments | $125,000 |
| Advocates for Youth | AMAZE program and unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Carnegie Endowment for International Peace | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| If When How | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| 19th News | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgi | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Publicolor Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Publicolor Inc | Charitable Event | $50,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Designation: Council for Discovery Science | $50,000 |
| Women Moving Millions Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Resist Inc | For Birth Center Equity | $40,000 |
| Sundance Institute | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Center for Independent Documentary Inc | Funds for documentary "Cutting through Rocks" | $25,000 |
| Educate Girls | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Ibis Reproductive Health Inc | Project Free the Pill | $25,000 |
| Indiaspora | Founders Circle Fund | $25,000 |
| New York Abortion Access Fund | New York Abortion Access Funds (NYAAF) | $25,000 |
| New York Abortion Access Fund | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| New York University | FACES (Finding a Cure for Epilepsy & seizures) | $25,000 |
| Tisch Multiple Sclerosis Research Center of New Yo | Charitable Event | $25,000 |
| International Center of Photography | ICP toward the Collections Committee Dues; ICP Infinity Awards - Storyteller Sponsor | $22,500 |
| Breakfast Revolution | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Film Collaborative Inc | In Support of Documentary "Zurawski v Texas" | $20,000 |
| Chicken & Egg Pictures Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Commonsense Childbirth Inc | Funds for Ancient Song Doula Services | $10,000 |
| Equality Now Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Girls Who Code Inc | In support of Moms First | $10,000 |
| New York Women in Film & Television Inc | Old Chester Films, Creede documentary | $10,000 |
| Orchid Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sakhi for South Asian Survivors Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Vassar College | Parekh Scholarship Fund 2024 | $10,000 |
| Antara International Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Brigid Alliance Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Soze Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deven Parekh
- Monika Parekh
Questions people ask
Does P-Squared Philanthropies Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does P-Squared Philanthropies Inc give?
$3.8 million in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs P-Squared Philanthropies Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Deven Parekh (Dir, Sec, Treas) and Monika Parekh (Dir, Pres).
What does P-Squared Philanthropies Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and science and research.