The Warburg Pincus Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Warburg Pincus Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.5 million in 297 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $492,500. 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$5.5 million
- Number of grants297
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$492,500
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was down from $8.5 million the year before.
37% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $6.4 million | 372 | $113,027 |
| 2023 | $8.5 million | 407 | $448,509 |
| 2024 | $5.5 million | 297 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
The Warburg 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 The Warburg Pincus Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 33 states, the most to New York. It also paid $2,150 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 146 | $3.3 million |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $385,500 |
| California | 27 | $271,012 |
| District of Columbia | 14 | $215,765 |
| Florida | 9 | $214,079 |
| Connecticut | 14 | $208,367 |
| New Jersey | 13 | $189,200 |
| Colorado | 6 | $114,560 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $82,471 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $69,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Inc | Performing arts center | $492,500 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | To support the day-to-day management of the university of pennsylvania. | $316,500 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York Inc | To care for jews everywhere and new yorkers of all backgrounds, respond to crises close to home and far away | $266,333 |
| Ownership Works Inc | Help companies and employees realize the full benefits of broad-based equity by building a culture of ownership that aligns an entire workforce around a common purpose, values and goals, and creates work environments where employees feel respected and engaged. | $200,000 |
| Pro Publica | To support investigative journalism in the public interest. | $170,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | General support | $118,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | To collect food that would otherwise go to waste | $113,819 |
| Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science | Inspires and connects people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy science and technology, and to better understand ourselves and our world | $102,033 |
| Room to Grow National Inc | General support | $100,300 |
| Mount Sinai Health System | To help unite seven hospital campuses including roosevelt, st. Luke's, and beth israel. | $100,000 |
| The Robin Hood Foundation | To alleviate problems caused by poverty in new york city. | $100,000 |
| Lunch Break LLC | To provide lunches for people in need. | $90,000 |
| Brooklyn Community Foundation | Dedicated to brooklyn's charitable community | $87,550 |
| International Rescue Committee | To help the world's worst humanitarian crises and to help people survive and rebuild their lives. | $82,471 |
| America Needs You | Any addresses the professional development gap for first-generation college students and is changing these outcomes. | $78,300 |
| Sponsors for Educational Opportunity | General support | $75,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Fund Inc | General support | $69,466 |
| East Side House Inc | General support | $62,000 |
| Nypace- New York Professional Advisors | To support probono services to entrepreneurs in underserved communities | $57,221 |
| Management Leadership of Tomorrow | Equips and emboldens high-achieving individuals from underrepresented communitiesblack, latinx, and native americanto realize their full potential, to make a mark, and make a difference. | $55,000 |
| NPR Inc | General support | $51,050 |
| Lucky Dog Refuge | General support | $50,900 |
| Aspen Education Foundation | Partners closely with school administrators and the community to identify and fund in-school or beyond classroom programs across our five schools | $50,000 |
| City Report Inc (The City) | Dedicated to hard hitting reporting that serves the people of new york | $50,000 |
| Detroit Children's Fund | Funding proven programs that increase access, quality and equity in schools. | $50,000 |
| Independent School Alliance | General support | $50,000 |
| LHM Hospice and Social Services Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Atmosphere Academy Public Charter School | General support | $43,000 |
| Center for Khmer Studies Inc | General support | $40,000 |
| Englewood Hospital and Medical Center Foundation Inc | General support | $40,000 |
| Her Justice Inc | General support | $40,000 |
| Realize Impact Island | General support | $40,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | Donation for parkinson's research. | $40,000 |
| Girls & Boys Town of New England (Boys Town New England Inc) | To serve adolescents and young children at its bazarsky campus | $39,500 |
| Iaso Cultural Foundation | General support | $39,267 |
| Tipping Point Community | To fighting poverty in the bay area for the 1.1 million people who don't have the resources to meet their basic needs. | $38,378 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | To treat the toughest childhood cancers and pediatric diseases | $37,175 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Funds to help cancer research. | $37,124 |
| Fountain House | For fighting for the dignity and dreams of people living with serious mental illness. | $35,033 |
| Hire Heroes USA | To provide free job search assistance to u.s. Military members, veterans and their spouses | $35,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Knauss
- Charles Kaye
- Steven G Glenn
- Timothy F Geithner
- David Sreter
- Harsha Marti
Questions people ask
Does The Warburg Pincus Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Warburg Pincus Foundation give?
$5.5 million in tax year 2024, across 297 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs The Warburg Pincus Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Knauss (V. President & Sec'y/Director), Charles Kaye (Ceo/Director), Steven G Glenn (V. President & Treas./Director) and Timothy F Geithner (President/Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Warburg Pincus Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.