Pema Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pema Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $773,609 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $206,288 and the largest $206,289. 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$773,609
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$206,288
- Largest grant$206,289
- Assets$105,772
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $7.3 million 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 | $1.0 million | 6 | $800,988 |
| 2024 | $7.3 million | 13 | $192,522 |
| 2025 | $773,609 | 4 | $105,772 |
How to apply
Pema 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 Pema Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $773,609 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation | Support for work to end violent conflict and build healthy, safe, and just societies | $206,289 |
| Tides Foundation | Support for faith communities to confront polarization | $206,289 |
| Tides Foundation | Support for education regarding civic engagement and democracy | $206,288 |
| Tides Foundation | Support for revitalization of american democracy | $154,743 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Pritzker
- Roland B Pritzker
- Rosemary Pritzker
- Alice Bailey
Questions people ask
Does Pema Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pema Foundation give?
$773,609 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $206,288.
Who runs Pema Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda Pritzker (President/Director), Roland B Pritzker (Director), Rosemary Pritzker (Director) and Alice Bailey (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Pema Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development.