PJC Foundation
Preselected recipients only
PJC Foundation is a private foundation in Reston, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $830,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $500,500. 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$830,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$500,500
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $290,500 the year before.
20% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $162,946 | 6 | $778,777 |
| 2024 | $290,500 | 6 | $3.7 million |
| 2025 | $830,000 | 5 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
PJC 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 PJC Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $500,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $259,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $15,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Envision Education | General support | $500,500 |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | Scholarships and clubs | $259,500 |
| St Mary's Academy of the Sisters of Loretto | Neurodiversity initiative | $50,000 |
| College of Wooster | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| University of Vermont | Scholarships | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul J Carney
- Loren Neithercut
- Bob Lenz
Questions people ask
Does PJC Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does PJC Foundation give?
$830,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs PJC Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul J Carney (President/Director), Loren Neithercut (Secretary/Director) and Bob Lenz (Director).
What does PJC Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.