Josephine Peiser Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Josephine Peiser Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $95,050 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $3,100 and the largest $16,050. 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$95,050
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$3,100
- Largest grant$16,050
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $75,020 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $91,800 | 18 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $75,020 | 18 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $95,050 | 18 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Josephine Peiser Charitable 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 Josephine Peiser Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 6 | $40,400 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $16,050 |
| Georgia | 1 | $8,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $8,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,150 |
| New York | 2 | $4,850 |
| Virginia | 1 | $4,300 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,250 |
| California | 1 | $2,200 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philabundance | General support | $16,050 |
| Trenton Area Soup Kitchen | General support | $15,500 |
| Mercer Street Friends | General | $8,500 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | General | $8,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General support | $8,000 |
| United Way of Greater Mercer County | General support | $7,000 |
| The College of New Jersey | General support | $5,000 |
| Humane Farm Animal Care | General support | $4,300 |
| Homefront | General support | $3,200 |
| PCRM Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | General support | $2,700 |
| World Society for the Protection of Animals | General support | $2,250 |
| Born Free USA United With Animal Protection | General support | $2,200 |
| Farm Sanctuary | General support | $2,150 |
| Animal Welfare Institute | general support | $2,150 |
| International Primate Protection League | General support | $2,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | General support | $1,850 |
| Save | General support | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Altina Noel
- Donna Porwancher
- Richard Porwancher
- Kara Bernstein
- Andrew Porwancher
Questions people ask
Does Josephine Peiser Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Josephine Peiser Charitable Foundation give?
$95,050 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $3,100.
Who runs Josephine Peiser Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Altina Noel (Trustee), Donna Porwancher (Trustee), Richard Porwancher (Trustee) and Kara Bernstein (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Josephine Peiser Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and animals.