Perpetual Kindness Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Perpetual Kindness Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $227,492 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $28,450. 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$227,492
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$28,450
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $204,700 the year before.
53% of its 2025 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 | $221,089 | 35 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $204,700 | 26 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $227,492 | 35 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Perpetual Kindness 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 Perpetual Kindness Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New York. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | $144,092 |
| Georgia | 1 | $12,500 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $8,300 |
| Vermont | 3 | $7,600 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan School for Music | Matching & establishing an endowed emergency fund for students with urgent financial needs | $28,450 |
| Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative NA | To support Grantee's research & policy brief publication to prioritize globally fair & affordable drug pricing by creating 'maximally permissive' licenses based on 'minimally defensive' patents | $12,500 |
| Einstein College of Medicine (New PKF Fund) | New PK Fund | $12,500 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Environmental litigation 1:1 match; EV charging infrastructure Energize! campaign; & NRDC's Center for Campaigns & Organizing 501c3 efforts | $12,500 |
| Wnet 13 | Nature show multi-yr grant | $12,500 |
| Morehouse School of Medicine | Emergency Perpetual Kindness Fund | $12,500 |
| Riverkeeper Inc | Matching grant to support multi-phase NYC Area Water Quality Collaborative Project | $10,000 |
| Save the Sound | Matching grant to support multi-phase NYC Area Water Quality Collaborative Project | $10,000 |
| University of Virgin Islands | Bolstered PKF Leg-Up & Completion Endowed Scholarship Funds | $10,000 |
| Brandeis University | Aaron and Clara Greenhut Rabinowitz Scholarship Fund | $8,300 |
| Save the Sound | Supporting environmental team's creation of resource guides | $7,500 |
| Barnard College | Aaron and Clara Greenhut Rabinowitz Scholarship Fund | $7,242 |
| Individual | Aaron and Clara Greenhut Rabinowitz Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Blue Dragon Children's Foundaiton | Anti trafficking and and anti cyber fraud research | $5,000 |
| Dollar For | Matching grant to incentivize first time donors | $5,000 |
| Election Official Legal Defense Network(CEIR) | General support for election integrity efforts | $5,000 |
| Hofstra University | Aaron and Clara Greenhut Rabinowitz Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| I Support Girls | Challenge grant to attract new donors | $5,000 |
| HUC Hebrew Union College | EAM & SRM Endowed Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Homes of Hope India-US | Challange grant to fund school bus | $5,000 |
| Monmouth University | Captain Joseph B Greenhut Memorial Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Namaste Foundation aka Namaste Direct | Challenge grant to implement Namaste's Women Supporting Women Journey and Cuchubal Match (microcredit program) | $5,000 |
| New York University School of Medicine | Endowed Sholarship for the Needy | $5,000 |
| Riverkeeper Inc | President's Discretionary Fund | $5,000 |
| Vermont Law School | Bolstered Strum endowed Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| WP Theater | A Seat of One's Own: Act Two Fundraining Drive | $3,000 |
| Congregation Etz Chaim of Dupage County | Supporting social action | $2,500 |
| Mission 318 | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Matching grant to support multi-phase NYC Area Water Quality Collaborative Project | $2,500 |
| Silver Source | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Upstreams Solutions | NPS/Grand Canyon food/beverage container re-use model | $2,500 |
| Woodstock Area Jewish Community | Solar & heat pump project challenge grant | $2,500 |
| American Theater of Actors | In honor of James Jennings | $200 |
| Urban Stages | Support staged readings & 40th anniversary | $200 |
| Woodstock Area Jewish Community | Rabbi's Discretionary fund to help heal Elijah | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Lori Malloy
Questions people ask
Does Perpetual Kindness Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Perpetual Kindness Foundation give?
$227,492 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Perpetual Kindness Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lori Malloy (President).
What does Perpetual Kindness Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.