Panda Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Panda Foundation Inc is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $50,050 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$50,050
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$526,497
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $39,050 the year before.
43% 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 | $58,500 | 24 | $457,054 |
| 2023 | $39,050 | 21 | $523,162 |
| 2024 | $50,050 | 28 | $526,497 |
How to apply
Panda Foundation Inc 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 Panda Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 23 | $44,550 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| I Have A Dream Foundation | Annual gift | $20,000 |
| Family Forward | Annual gift | $3,000 |
| Almost Home | Annual gift | $2,000 |
| Direct Relief | Annual gift | $2,000 |
| Frizzy by Nature | Annual gift | $2,000 |
| Meds & Food for Kids | Annual gift | $2,000 |
| Paraquad | Annual gift | $2,000 |
| The Foundation for Aair | Annual gift | $1,500 |
| Arts for Life | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater St Louis | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Child Mind Institute | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Christian Activity Center | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| City Academy | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Invest STL | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| National Museum of African American History and Culture | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Parents As Teachers | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Ready Readers | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| St Louis Area Foodbank | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis | Annual gift | $1,000 |
| Character Plus | Annual gift | $550 |
| Fly North Theatricals | Annual gift | $500 |
| Girls Incorporated of St Louis | Annual gift | $500 |
| International African American Museum | Annual gift | $500 |
| Negro Leagues Baseball Museum | Annual gift | $500 |
| SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation | Annual gift | $500 |
| St Louis Arc | Annual gift | $500 |
| St Louis Children's Choirs | Annual gift | $500 |
| Tesseract Theater Company | Annual gift | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mrs Peggy Newman
- Mr Andrew Newman
- Mrs Marsha Birk
Questions people ask
Does Panda Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Panda Foundation Inc give?
$50,050 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Panda Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Mrs Peggy Newman (Pres), Mr Andrew Newman (VP) and Mrs Marsha Birk (Dir).
What does Panda Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and education.