The Panaphil Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Panaphil Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.7 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $82,500 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$5.7 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$82,500
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$113 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.8 million the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.8 million | 31 | $109 million |
| 2024 | $5.7 million | 28 | $113 million |
How to apply
The Panaphil 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 The Panaphil Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $3.6 million |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $1.2 million |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $558,073 |
| California | 1 | $300,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $60,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU Foundation | Unrestricted | $1.0 million |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Unrestricted | $1.0 million |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | For work in Philadelphia | $500,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Unresticted | $400,000 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All | Unrestricted | $400,000 |
| Earthjustice | Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| Natural Resources Defence Council | Oceans Programs | $200,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Greenpeace Fund | Global Oceans Campaign | $100,000 |
| Wave Hill | Unresticted | $100,000 |
| Swarthmore College | Velay Fellowship | $95,648 |
| Temple University | Velay Fellowship | $90,000 |
| Philadelphia Zoo | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Wilderness Society | Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Velay Fellowship | $66,000 |
| City University of New York | Velay Fellowship | $65,000 |
| Stony Brook University | Velay Fellowship | $65,000 |
| Drexel University | Velay Fellowship | $62,700 |
| National Marine Life Center | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Haverford College | Velay Fellowship | $59,600 |
| Bryn Mawr College | Velay Fellowship | $59,125 |
| Compter Sur Demain | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania Horticultural Society | Philadelphia Green program. | $50,000 |
| Rewild | Turtle Conservation Fund | $50,000 |
| Land Trust Alliance | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Turtle conservation in Myanmar | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christophe J Velay
- Barbara P Robinson Esq
- Nels Wangensteen
- Heloise Velay
Questions people ask
Does The Panaphil Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Panaphil Foundation give?
$5.7 million in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $82,500.
Who runs The Panaphil Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christophe J Velay (Trustee Thru 12/14/2023), Barbara P Robinson Esq (Trustee), Nels Wangensteen (Trustee) and Heloise Velay (Trustee Effective 12/14/2023).
What does The Panaphil Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and international.