The Sarah Min and Matt Pincus Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Sarah Min and Matt Pincus Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.4 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $133,334 and the largest $791,667. 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$2.4 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$133,334
- Largest grant$791,667
- Assets$60.4 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
44% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.4 million | 11 | $52.9 million |
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 13 | $55.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 10 | $60.4 million |
How to apply
The Sarah Min and Matt Pincus 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 Sarah Min and Matt Pincus Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $2.0 million |
| California | 1 | $200,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $100,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the High Line Inc | General & Unrestricted | $791,667 |
| Cornell University | General & Unrestricted | $650,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $225,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER The Societ | Immunotherapy research for pancreas cancer and the MERIT program | $166,667 |
| Cornell University | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Lee Initiative Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Fund for the Guggenheim Fellowships | Fellowship in either Fiction, General Nonfiction, or Biography for a woman or a person of color | $70,000 |
| Korean-American Community Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Elder Abuse Solutions Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah Min
- Matthew Pincus
Questions people ask
Does The Sarah Min and Matt Pincus Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sarah Min and Matt Pincus Foundation give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $133,334.
Who runs The Sarah Min and Matt Pincus Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sarah Min (Trustee) and Matthew Pincus (Trustee).
What does The Sarah Min and Matt Pincus Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.