The Pincus Family Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Pincus Family Fund is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.7 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $2.3 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$4.7 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$2.3 million
- Assets$110 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
70% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 15 | $90.6 million |
| 2024 | $4.7 million | 11 | $110 million |
How to apply
The Pincus Family Fund 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 Pincus Family Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $2.7 million |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Colorado | 2 | $37,500 |
| Delaware | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Federation of S F Marin Peninsula | The Pincus Family Fund | $2.3 million |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | the Pincus Artificial Intelligence Lab for Organizational Innovation Fund, at the Wharton School | $2.0 million |
| National Film Preserve LTD | The Nugget Project, Show Ring Sponsorship fund, & TFF Patron Pass | $239,800 |
| 13THTRIBEORG | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Stanford University | Product Making Fireside Chats | $25,717 |
| Big Green | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Burning Man Project | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Allies for Allies Champion Fund | $25,000 |
| Big Green | Charitable Event | $12,500 |
| Camp Kiss | Oshan's Tea House | $10,000 |
| The Naturex Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Pincus
Questions people ask
Does The Pincus Family Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Pincus Family Fund give?
$4.7 million in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Pincus Family Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark Pincus (Trustee).
What does The Pincus Family Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.