The Pestcoe Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Pestcoe Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $757,580 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $400,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$757,580
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $155,930 the year before.
29% of its 2025 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 | $51,000 | 3 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $155,930 | 16 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $757,580 | 17 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
The Pestcoe Family 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.
What The Pestcoe Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 1 | $400,000 |
| New York | 8 | $315,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $28,900 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $180 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Relief Services Inc | General & Unrestricted | $400,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York | To support efforts to help IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES fund | $100,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | To support Democracy initiatives "Immigrant's Rights"National Security" | $75,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| New York Public Radio | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| School the World | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Wnet | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| St Johns Bread & Life Program Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Trustees of the College of the Holy Cross | General & Unrestricted | $3,900 |
| Madison Ambulance Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Grateful Americans Charity | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Parottee Enrichment Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Ursuline School of New Rochelle | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Friends of New Jersey Jewish Cemeteries Inc | General & Unrestricted | $180 |
Officers and trustees
- H Elizabeth Mitchell
- Marvin Pestcoe
Questions people ask
Does The Pestcoe Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Pestcoe Family Foundation give?
$757,580 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Pestcoe Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists H Elizabeth Mitchell (Dir, Co- Pres) and Marvin Pestcoe (Dir, Sec, Treas, Co- Pres).
What does The Pestcoe Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and education.