Pumpkin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pumpkin Foundation is a private foundation in Cape Coral, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $516,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$516,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.0 million the year before.
7% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.0 million | 23 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $516,000 | 14 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Pumpkin 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 Pumpkin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2 | $275,000 |
| New York | 8 | $141,000 |
| California | 1 | $40,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Music Project Inc | General | $250,000 |
| Doctor Without Borders | General | $50,000 |
| Colburn School | General | $40,000 |
| Cedille Chicago | Generalgeneral | $25,000 |
| Children's Aid Society | General | $25,000 |
| Cristo Rey Miami High School | General | $25,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General | $25,000 |
| Partnership Schools | General | $25,000 |
| Story Corp | General | $25,000 |
| New Canaan Beautification League | General | $10,000 |
| New York Civil Rights Coalition | General | $5,000 |
| Prep for Prep | General | $5,000 |
| WMHT | General | $5,000 |
| Cornell Daily Sun | General alumni programs | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph H Reich Deceased 92924
- Janet Reich Elsbach
- Tracy S Nagler
Questions people ask
Does Pumpkin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pumpkin Foundation give?
$516,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Pumpkin Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph H Reich Deceased 92924 (Trustee), Janet Reich Elsbach (Trustee) and Tracy S Nagler (Trustee).
What does Pumpkin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.