Claudio and Penny Pincus Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Claudio and Penny Pincus Foundation is a private foundation in Chatham, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 40 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $915,710. 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$2.1 million
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$915,710
- Assets$38.7 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
28% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 35 | $33.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 40 | $38.7 million |
How to apply
Claudio and Penny 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 Claudio and Penny Pincus Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 40 | $2.1 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund | General charitable purposes | $915,710 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution | General charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| Friends of Seminario Rabinico Latin | General charitable purpose | $170,000 |
| Beacon Hebrew Alliance | General charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General charitable purpose | $80,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | General charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| American Friends of Israel Philharm | General charitable purpose | $55,000 |
| Jewish Federation Metrowest | General charitable purpose | $52,000 |
| Amu Museum of the Jewish People | General charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of the Berkshires | General charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Close Encounters With Music | General charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| The Forward Norwich | General charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Ohr Shalom- SJCC | General charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| B'nai Jeshurun | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Academy for Jewish Religion | General charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Various Misc Charities | General charitable purpose | $18,800 |
| Terezin Music Foundation | General charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Abrahamic House | General charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Brandeis University | General charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Muslim Jewish Conference | General charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Masorti Olami | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Congregation Knesseth Israel | General charitable purposes | $7,600 |
| Jespy House | General charitable purpose | $5,360 |
| American Friends of Arthur Rubenste | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Barrington Stage Company | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Summit Jewish Community Ctr | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| 18 Degrees | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Service | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Jacob's Pillow | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Carnegie Hall Corporation | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Hadassah | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| ACLU | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Shakespeare Co | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| The Mount | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Jerot | General charitable purpose | $360 |
| Appleseed Foundation | General charitable purpose | $360 |
| Magicians Without Borders | General charitable purpose | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Claudio Pincus
- Penny Pincus
- Aaron Pincus
- Daniel Pincus
Questions people ask
Does Claudio and Penny Pincus Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Claudio and Penny Pincus Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Claudio and Penny Pincus Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Claudio Pincus (President), Penny Pincus (Treasurer), Aaron Pincus (Vice President) and Daniel Pincus (Vice President).
What does Claudio and Penny Pincus Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.