Pemberton Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pemberton Family Foundation is a private foundation in Osterville, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $275,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $75,000. 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$275,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $156,000 the year before.
53% 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 | $156,000 | 16 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $275,000 | 22 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Pemberton 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 Pemberton Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 17 | $239,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 2 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MGH Pancreatic Cancer Dr Warshaw | General | $75,000 |
| Community Servings | General | $30,000 |
| Marthas Vineyard Ocean Academy | General | $20,000 |
| Cape Cod Academy | General | $20,000 |
| Cure Alzheimers Fund | General | $20,000 |
| Osterville Village Library | General | $20,000 |
| Cape Cod Hospital | General | $15,000 |
| Friends of Betsy Valley Trail | General | $10,000 |
| Friends of Betsy Valley Trail | General | $10,000 |
| Camp Harborview | General | $10,000 |
| The Gold Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Vna Hospice | General | $5,000 |
| Kahn Academy | General | $5,000 |
| Mspca of Cape Cod | General | $5,000 |
| Ma Historical Society | General | $5,000 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Vna Hospice | General | $5,000 |
| Ma Historical Society | General | $5,000 |
| Harvard Business School | General | $1,000 |
| Osterville Village Museum | General | $1,000 |
| Sens Research | General | $1,000 |
| St Andrews Church Edgartown | General | $1,000 |
| Comm Firefighters Association Inc | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert A Pemberton
- Edward Tarlow
- Robert C Pemberton
- Julie Pemberton
- Brian Pemberton
Questions people ask
Does Pemberton Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pemberton Family Foundation give?
$275,000 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Pemberton Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert A Pemberton (President), Edward Tarlow (Assistant Clerk), Robert C Pemberton (Director) and Julie Pemberton (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Pemberton Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and environment and conservation.