Pannonia Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pannonia Foundation is a private foundation in Ramsey, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 70 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $573,800. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.6 million
- Number of grants70
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$573,800
- Assets$29.2 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.0 million the year before.
21% of its 2025 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 | $788,000 | 63 | $25.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 63 | $27.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 70 | $29.2 million |
How to apply
Pannonia 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 Pannonia Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 56 | $1.5 million |
| New Mexico | 4 | $27,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $27,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $17,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $17,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $7,500 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $6,500 |
| California | 2 | $5,500 |
| Montana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Public Library | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $573,800 |
| ACLU Foundation | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $250,000 |
| Moma | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $85,000 |
| The Animal Medical Center | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $76,000 |
| Museum of Moving Image | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $75,000 |
| The Lincoln Center | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $75,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $25,000 |
| Wellesley College | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $25,000 |
| The Brooklyn Rail | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $25,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Hospital | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $20,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $20,000 |
| Mount Sinai Health | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $20,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $20,000 |
| Hanover Charities | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $17,500 |
| Smithsonian Institution | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $17,500 |
| El Museo del Barrio | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $15,000 |
| Film Forum | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $10,000 |
| Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons Inc | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $10,000 |
| Friends of Georgica Pond Foundation | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $10,000 |
| National Museum of the American Indian | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $10,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $10,000 |
| 7 West 43rd Street Foundation Inc | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of New York City | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $10,000 |
| Iaia Foundation | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $10,000 |
| Roosevelt Institute | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $9,000 |
| The Parrish Art Museum | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $7,500 |
| Site Santa Fe | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $7,500 |
| Vera Institute of Justice | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $7,500 |
| Yale School of Architecture | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $7,500 |
| Sakhi for South Asian Women | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $5,000 |
| The Lower Eastside Girls Club | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $5,000 |
| Safe Horizon | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $5,000 |
| United World College - USA | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $5,000 |
| Barenboim-Said Foundation | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $5,000 |
| Seeds of Peace | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $5,000 |
| Iqra Fund | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $5,000 |
| 92nd Street Y | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $5,000 |
| Dalton School | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Adam Bartos
- Mahnaz Ispahani
- Robert J Hughes
Questions people ask
Does Pannonia Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pannonia Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 70 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Pannonia Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Adam Bartos (President), Mahnaz Ispahani (Vice President) and Robert J Hughes (Treasurer).
What does Pannonia Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.