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Charles Pankow Foundation is a private corporation based in PASADENA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $26.2M. Annual income is reported at $10.9M. The foundation is governed by 10 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Virginia. According to available records, Charles Pankow Foundation has made 102 grants totaling $5.2M, with a median grant of $26K. The foundation has distributed between $1.1M and $3M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3M distributed across 58 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $271K, with an average award of $51K. The foundation has supported 38 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Massachusetts, Illinois, which account for 32% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$39K
Largest Grant
$261K
Based on 21 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Charles Pankow Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 102 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MA, IL.
Charles Pankow Foundation has distributed a total of $5.2M across 102 grants. The median grant size is $26K, with an average of $51K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $271K.
Charles Pankow Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Charles Pankow Foundation is headquartered in PASADENA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 18 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Harrison | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $119K | $0 | $119K |
| Mark Perniconi | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $116K | $0 | $116K |
| Richard M Kunnath Pe | PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR | $42K | $0 | $42K |
| Timothy P Murphy Esq | SECRETARY, CFO & DIRECTOR | $36K | $0 | $36K |
| Glenn Bell | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Catriona Winter | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Laura Stagner | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Greg Gidez | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Emily Guglielmo | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ron Klemencic | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$26.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$26.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
102
Total Giving
$5.2M
Average Grant
$51K
Median Grant
$26K
Unique Recipients
38
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern UniversityCPF RESEARCH GRANT | Boston, MA | $230K | 2023 |
| Purdue UniversityCPF RESEARCH GRANT | Chicago, IL | $191K | 2023 |
| University Of BuffaloCPF RESEARCH GRANT | Amherst, NY | $86K | 2023 |
| Iowa State UniversityCPF RESEARCH GRANT | Ames, IA | $63K | 2023 |
| University Of California BerkeleyCPF RESEARCH GRANT | Berkeley, CA | $63K | 2023 |
| Simpson Gumpertz & HegerCPF RESEARCH GRANT | Waltham, MA | $62K | 2023 |
| University Of Texas At San AntonioCPF RESEARCH GRANT | San Antonio, TX | $60K | 2023 |
| Washington State UniversityCPF RESEARCH GRANT | Pullman, WA | $52K | 2023 |
| University Of FloridaCPF RESEARCH GRANT | Gainesville, FL | $51K | 2023 |
| Colorado School Of MinesCPF RESEARCH GRANT | Golden, CO | $51K | 2023 |
| American Society Of Civil EngineersCPF RESEARCH GRANT | Reston, VA | $46K | 2023 |
| University Of KansasCPF RESEARCH GRANT | Lawrence, KS | $30K | 2023 |
| University Of New MexicoCPF RESEARCH GRANT | Albuquerque, NM | $26K | 2023 |
| University Of WashingtonCPF RESEARCH GRANT | Seattle, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift FundUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL | Cincinnati, OH | $20K | 2023 |
| University Of CincinnatiCPF RESEARCH GRANT | Cincinnati, OH | $18K | 2023 |
| Rdh Building Science IncCPF RESEARCH GRANT | Boston, MA | $17K | 2023 |
| Ace Mentor Program Of America IncUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL | Stanford, CT | $6K | 2023 |
| National Council Of Structural Engineers AssociationUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of ColoradoCPF RESEARCH GRANT | Denver, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| National Building MuseumUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition AllianceUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL | Philadelphia, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Southern CaliforniaUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL | Pasadena, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Asce Purdue Student ChapterUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL | West Lafayette, IN | $3K | 2023 |
| Cherry Hill Food Outreach CouncilUNRESTRICTED/GENERAL | Cherry Hill, NJ | $2K | 2023 |
| UclaCPF RESEARCH GRANT | Los Angeles, CA | $75K | 2022 |
| University Of California DavisCPF RESEARCH GRANT | West Sacramento, CA | $50K | 2022 |
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