The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 46 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $155,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$155,000
- Assets$22.9 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $983,100 the year before.
13% 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 | $983,100 | 48 | $19.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 46 | $22.9 million |
How to apply
The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York. It also paid $25,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $362,300 |
| Ohio | 1 | $155,000 |
| Connecticut | 8 | $150,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $115,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $105,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $20,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Donor-advised fund | $155,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition | Conservation/ environment | $65,000 |
| United Way of Coastal Fairfield County | Children/community services | $40,000 |
| Broadway Housing Communities | Children/community services | $30,000 |
| United Community Centers Inc | Children/community services | $30,000 |
| Legal Outreach Inc | Children/community services | $27,000 |
| Advocates for Children of New York | Children/community services | $25,000 |
| Ali Hasan Mangi Memorial Trust | Community clinic and medical assistance fund | $25,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | Civic engagement | $25,000 |
| Fund for the City of New York Healing Communities Network | Children/community services | $25,000 |
| Green City Force | Children/community services | $25,000 |
| Greenfaith | Conservation/ environment | $25,000 |
| Hampshire College | Children/community services | $25,000 |
| Mid-Fairfield Child Guidance Center | Children/community services | $25,000 |
| Real Partners Uganda Inc | Children/community services | $25,000 |
| Alliance for Justice | Civic engagement | $20,000 |
| American Values Coalition | Civic engagement | $20,000 |
| Americans United for Separation of Church and State | Civic engagement | $20,000 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden Corp | Children/community services | $20,000 |
| City Living Ny | Children/community services | $20,000 |
| National Head Start Association | Children/community services | $20,000 |
| Pollinator Pathway | Conservation/environment | $20,000 |
| Prospect Park Alliance | Children/community services | $20,000 |
| Rocking the Boat | Children/community services | $20,000 |
| Sadie Nash Leadership Project | Children/community services | $20,000 |
| Weeksville Heritage Center | Children/community services | $20,000 |
| Wellspring Health Access | Children/community services | $20,000 |
| Beyond Pesticides | Conservation/ environment | $15,000 |
| Brigid Alliance | Children/community services | $15,000 |
| Chances for Children | Children/community services | $15,000 |
| Clifford Beers | Children/community services | $15,000 |
| CT Institute for Immigrants and Refugees | Civic engagement | $15,000 |
| Environment & Human Health Inc | Conservation/ environment | $15,000 |
| Environmental Advocates of New York | Conservation/ environment | $15,000 |
| Issue One | Civic engagement | $15,000 |
| Our Sisters' School Inc | Children/community services | $15,000 |
| The Children's Law Center | Children/community services | $15,000 |
| Trust Women Foundation | Children/community services | $15,000 |
| Aspetuck Land Trust | Conservation/ environment | $10,000 |
| Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust | Conservation/ environment | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tracy Pennoyer
- Sharon Myrie
- Dana Hiscock
- Christina Pennoyer
- Megan Bell
- Justin Zaremby
- Emily Auchincloss
- Molly Greathead
Questions people ask
Does The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Tracy Pennoyer (Trustee & President), Sharon Myrie (Trustee & Vice-President), Dana Hiscock (Trustee & Treasurer) and Christina Pennoyer (Trustee & Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The William C Bullitt Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, environment and conservation and community development.