Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation is a private foundation in Redmond, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $875 million in 132 grants; the typical grant was $820,000 and the largest $243 million. 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$875 million
- Number of grants132
- Typical grant$820,000
- Largest grant$243 million
- Assets$7.4 billion
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was up from $119 million the year before.
64% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $119 million | 62 | $604 million |
| 2024 | $875 million | 132 | $7.4 billion |
How to apply
Pivotal Philanthropies 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 Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $2.0 million in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $258 million |
| District of Columbia | 39 | $102 million |
| New York | 35 | $70.1 million |
| Maryland | 5 | $9.3 million |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $8.4 million |
| Washington | 10 | $5.8 million |
| California | 11 | $5.1 million |
| Texas | 2 | $4.2 million |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $4.0 million |
| Colorado | 2 | $3.0 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | To support the global leaders fund | $243 million |
| Blue Meridian Partners Inc | To raise public awareness of the benefits of full access to economic opportunities | $17.0 million |
| Hopewell Fund | To support civic engagement and participation | $14.0 million |
| National Partnership for Women and Families Inc | To remove barriers for people in the workplace, especially for women | $10.0 million |
| National Philanthropic Trust | To support family health and wellbeing fund | $10.0 million |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | To increase access to mental health support for young people | $7.0 million |
| National Womens Law Center Fund LLC | To remove barriers that limit full participation in the workplace, especially for women | $7.0 million |
| National Philanthropic Trust | To support select organizations working on women rights globally. | $5.0 million |
| National Women's Law Center | To provide general support | $5.0 million |
| Reproductive Freedom for All | To provide general support | $5.0 million |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | To reduce violence against women | $5.0 million |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | To reduce violence against women | $5.0 million |
| States United Democracy Center Inc | To provide general support | $5.0 million |
| Bipartisan Policy Center Inc | To provide general support | $4.0 million |
| Center for Community Change | To provide general support | $4.0 million |
| Momsrising Education Fund | To provide general support | $4.0 million |
| Ms Foundation for Women | To provide general support | $4.0 million |
| National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc | To provide general support | $4.0 million |
| National Partnership for Women and Families Inc | To provide general support | $4.0 million |
| New America Foundation | To provide general support | $4.0 million |
| The 19th News | To provide general support | $4.0 million |
| The Center for Reproductive Rights Inc | To provide general support | $4.0 million |
| The Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute | To provide general support | $4.0 million |
| Workmoney Foundation Inc | To provide general support | $4.0 million |
| Northeastern University | To increase access to computing education | $3.8 million |
| New Venture Fund | To increase access to mental health support for young people | $3.6 million |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | To increase access to computing education | $3.3 million |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | 2024 employee matching gift contribution | $3.0 million |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | To raise public awareness of the benefits of full access to economic opportunities | $3.0 million |
| School-Based Health Alliance | To increase access to mental health support for young people | $2.9 million |
| Food for Education Foundation Inc | To provide general support | $2.5 million |
| Girls for Gender Equity Inc | To provide general support | $2.5 million |
| Justice and Joy National Collaborative | To provide general support | $2.5 million |
| Management Leadership for Tomorrow | To provide general support | $2.5 million |
| New Venture Fund | To increase access to mental health support for young people | $2.5 million |
| Rewriting the Code Inc | To provide general support | $2.5 million |
| Hopewell Fund | To support civic engagement and participation | $2.3 million |
| Caring Across Generations Inc | To provide general support | $2.0 million |
| Cornell University | To increase access to computing education | $2.0 million |
| Executives Partnering to Invest in Children | To increase access to affordable child care | $2.0 million |
Officers and trustees
- Melinda French Gates
- John Sage
- Brooke Anderson
Questions people ask
Does Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation give?
$875 million in tax year 2024, across 132 grants, with a typical grant of $820,000.
Who runs Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Melinda French Gates (Director), John Sage (President & Treasurer) and Brooke Anderson (Vice President & Secretary).
What does Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, health and youth programs.