Pine Tree Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pine Tree Foundation is a private foundation in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 36 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $165,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$165,000
- Assets$24.5 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
25% 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 | $1.2 million | 41 | $21.8 million |
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 33 | $23.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 36 | $24.5 million |
How to apply
Pine Tree 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 Pine Tree Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 11 | $320,000 |
| California | 4 | $225,000 |
| Colorado | 11 | $217,500 |
| New York | 3 | $162,500 |
| Georgia | 2 | $155,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $40,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trust for Public Lands | General fund | $165,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General fund | $105,000 |
| Project Home | General fund | $100,000 |
| Teach for America | General fund | $100,000 |
| Care | General fund | $50,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | General fund | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General fund | $50,000 |
| Partners in Health | General fund | $50,000 |
| A Precious Child | General fund | $40,000 |
| Ccsa Foundation | General fund | $40,000 |
| Gemma Services | General fund | $30,000 |
| Squash Smarts | General fund | $30,000 |
| Crested Butte Arts Center | General fund | $25,000 |
| Crested Butte Community School | General fund | $25,000 |
| Crested Butte Land Trust | General fund | $25,000 |
| Denver Rescue Mission | General fund | $25,000 |
| Natural Lands Trust | General fund | $25,000 |
| The Trevor Project | General fund | $25,000 |
| Women's Reproductive (Wraap) | General fund | $25,000 |
| Adaptive Sports Center | General fund | $20,000 |
| Anacostia Riverkeepers Foundation | General fund | $20,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | General fund | $20,000 |
| Washington DC Public Library Fund | General fund | $20,000 |
| Crested Butte Museum | General fund | $15,000 |
| Home Builders Foundation | General fund | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General fund | $15,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | General fund | $12,500 |
| Crested Butte State of Mind | General fund | $12,500 |
| Children's Scholarship Fund Philadelphia | General fund | $10,000 |
| Heifer International | General fund | $10,000 |
| One Earth | General fund | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Education Fund | General fund | $10,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association | General fund | $10,000 |
| Domino Service Dogs | General fund | $5,000 |
| Dragon's Den Club Inc | General fund | $5,000 |
| Educating Communities for Parenting | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- A Morris Williams Jr
- Susan W Beltz
- Kevin Beltz
- Joanne W Markman
- Gary Markman
- Kelsey A Beltz
- Ethan Markman
- James Beltz
- Chase Markman
Questions people ask
Does Pine Tree Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pine Tree Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Pine Tree Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists A Morris Williams Jr (Director & President), Susan W Beltz (Director, & Secretary), Kevin Beltz (Director) and Joanne W Markman (Director & Vice President) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Pine Tree Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, education and international.