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Also known as: F/K/A PUSSYCAT FOUNDATION
Pussycat Foundation is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. The principal officer is % Eve Burton The Hearst Corporation. It holds total assets of $95.9M. Annual income is reported at $34.5M. WOMEN AND LEADERSHIP:THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION THROUGH ITS SUPPORT OF THE BOLD WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK, THE BOLD THEATER WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CIRCLE,AND GLASSBREAKER FILMS, IS FOCUSED ON EMPOWERING WOMEN AND DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP AMONG WOMEN ACROSS A WIDE VARIETY OF INDUSTRIES AND CAREER PHASES. OUR PROGRAMS MAY PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID, EDUCATIONAL POSSIBILITIES, FELLOWSHIPS, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH FOUNDATION SUPPORT. According to available records, Pussycat Foundation has made 54 grants totaling $34.1M, with a median grant of $286K. Individual grants have ranged from $50K to $1.9M, with an average award of $631K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Vermont, Connecticut, which account for 70% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
WOMEN AND LEADERSHIP:THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION THROUGH ITS SUPPORT OF THE BOLD WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK, THE BOLD THEATER WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CIRCLE,AND GLASSBREAKER FILMS, IS FOCUSED ON EMPOWERING WOMEN AND DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP AMONG WOMEN ACROSS A WIDE VARIETY OF INDUSTRIES AND CAREER PHASES. OUR PROGRAMS MAY PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID, EDUCATIONAL POSSIBILITIES, FELLOWSHIPS, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH FOUNDATION SUPPORT.
Expenses: $2.1M
YOUTH AND EDUCATION:THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION THROUGH ITS SUPPORT OF THE VARIOUS BRIDGEUP PROGRAMS IS TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL AND EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW INCOME AND/OR UNDERSERVED YOUTH THROUGH GRANTS IN THE FIELDS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ACADEMICS, SPORTS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, AND THE ARTS. THESE IN-AND-OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE MEANT TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT NEW ENDEAVORS WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR INNOVATIVE AND TRANSFORMATIVE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.
Expenses: $4.2M
EMPOWERING INNOVATION:THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION THROUGH ITS FUNDING OF MAGIC GENIUS GRANTS AND OTHER TRANSFORMATIVE PROJECTS IS TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED A COMMITMENT TO SOLVING CHALLENGES ACROSS DIFFERENT FIELDS OR HAVE PROVEN TO BE LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITY. GRANT RECIPIENTS MUST USE THE FUNDS TO PURSUE AND BRING TO FRUITION THEIR BRILLIANT AND TRANSFORMATIVE IDEAS.
Expenses: $3.2M
WOMEN AND LEADERSHIP:THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION THROUGH ITS SUPPORT OF THE BOLD WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK, THE BOLD THEATER WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CIRCLE,AND GLASSBREAKER FILMS, IS FOCUSED ON EMPOWERING WOMEN AND DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP AMONG WOMEN ACROSS A WIDE VARIETY OF INDUSTRIES AND CAREER PHASES. OUR PROGRAMS MAY PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID, EDUCATIONAL POSSIBILITIES, FELLOWSHIPS, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH FOUNDATION SUPPORT. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 54 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, VT, CT.
Pussycat Foundation has distributed a total of $34.1M across 54 grants. The median grant size is $286K, with an average of $631K. Individual grants have ranged from $50K to $1.9M.
Pussycat Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Pussycat Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Paschke | VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim St Clair Bodden | VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Eve Burton | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$8.6M
Total Assets
$98.1M
Fair Market Value
$144.5M
Net Worth
$98.1M
Grants Paid
$7.4M
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$7.9M
Distribution Amount
$0
Total: $91.8M
Total Grants
54
Total Giving
$34.1M
Average Grant
$631K
Median Grant
$286K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$50K
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia UniversityBROWN INSTITUTE IMPACT GRANT 2022 FUNDPURPOSE: TO SUPPORT TWO PROJECTS: 1. KINFOLK, WHICH IS AN AUGMENTED REALITY ARCHIVE FOR BLACK AND BROWN HISTORICAL NARRATIVES-A PLATFORM FOR THE COLLECTIVE MEMORIES OF BLACK AND BROWN COMMUNITIES. 2. TO DEVELOP NUEVA NACION, PANAMA'S MAIN DATA-DRIVEN JOURNALISM COMPANY INTO A STABLE AND SUSTAINABLE NEWS MEDIA ORGANIZATION INCLUDING DEVELOPING A PUBLIC-SERVICE NEWSROOM DEDICATED TO FOSTERING AND ADVANCING TRANSPARENCY AND DEMOCRACY IN PANAMA. | New York, NY | $400K | 2022 |
| Northern Stage CompanyBOLD CIRCLE GRANT (BOLD THEATER WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CIRCLE GRANT)PURPOSE: TO CREATE A NETWORK OF WOMEN ARTISTIC DIRECTORS IN THEATER LEADERSHIP WHO IN TURN WILL SUPPORT WOMEN WRITERS, DIRECTORS, DESIGNERS, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PIECES OF ARTISTIC WORK WRITTEN FOR THE THEATER STAGE. | White River Junction, VT | $1.9M | 2022 |
| Cardinal Hayes High SchoolBRIDGEUP 2.0 GRANT PURPOSE: "BRIDGEUP:CORE AND BRIDGEOUT" PROGRAMS-TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO SUPPORT SELECTED BRIDGEUP SCHOLARS FROM CARDINAL HAYES HIGH SCHOOL, ST. CATHERINE ACADEMY, CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL, CARDINAL SPELLMAN HIGH SCHOOL, AND ACADEMY OF MOUNT ST. URSULA BY PROVIDING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING, SCHOLARSHIPS, POST-GRADUATION PLANNING, AND ALUMNI SUPPORT. |
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2017 | 990PF | View |
| 2016 | 990PF | View |
| 2015 | 990PF | View |
| Bronx, NY |
| $1.9M |
| 2022 |
| Ithaca CollegeBOLD WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK GRANTPURPOSE: TO ESTABLISH AND FUND THE BOLD SCHOLARS NETWORK PROGRAM AT ITHACA COLLEGE, THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT YOUNG WOMEN WITHIN HIGHER EDUCATION. | Ithaca, NY | $1.8M | 2022 |
| University Of ConnecticutBOLD WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK GRANTPURPOSE: TO ESTABLISH AND FUND THE BOLD SCHOLARS NETWORK PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT, THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT YOUNG WOMEN WITHIN HIGHER EDUCATION. | Storrs, CT | $1.8M | 2022 |
| College Of Saint RoseBOLD WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK GRANTPURPOSE: TO ESTABLISH AND FUND THE BOLD SCHOLARS NETWORK PROGRAM AT THE COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE, THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT YOUNG WOMEN WITHIN HIGHER EDUCATION. | Albany, NY | $1.8M | 2022 |
| Colby-Sawyer CollegeBOLD WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK GRANTPURPOSE: TO ESTABLISH AND FUND THE BOLD SCHOLARS NETWORK PROGRAM AT COLBY-SAWYER COLLEGE, THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT YOUNG WOMEN WITHIN HIGHER EDUCATION. | New London, NH | $1.6M | 2022 |
| Middlebury CollegeBOLD WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK GRANTPURPOSE: TO ESTABLISH AND FUND THE BOLD SCHOLARS NETWORK PROGRAM AT MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE, THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT YOUNG WOMEN WITHIN HIGHER EDUCATION. | Middlebury, VT | $1.1M | 2022 |
| National Center For Women And Information Technology (Ncwit)BRIDGEUP STEM AT GEORGIA TECH GRANTPURPOSE: THROUGH THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR WOMEN AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (NCWIT) TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIRLS, WOMEN, AND GENDER NON-CONFORMING INDIVIDUALS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS TO LEARN THE SKILLS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE IN A HIGH-ACHIEVING ACADEMIC SETTING WITH THEIR PEERS. | Boulder, CO | $913K | 2022 |
| Immigrant Justice Corps (Ijc)ROBERT A. KATZMANN FELLOWSHIP GRANT:PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT IJC IN RECRUITING, TRAINING AND MENTORING KATZMANN FELLOWS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL SCREENING, DIRECT REPRESENTATION AND ADVOCACY TO DEFENSELESS PARENTS WITH CHILDREN IN NEW YORK CITY AND LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK, IN ARIZONA, AND IN TEXAS. IN ADDITION, THE GRANT SUPPORTS UP TO THREE KATZMANN FELLOWS THROUGH EXAMINATION PREPARATION, APPLICATION FEES AND SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT TO ATTEND LAW SCHOOL. | New York, NY | $654K | 2022 |
| Student Conservation Association (Sca)BRIDGEUP-ENVIRONMENT GRANTPURPOSE: TO PROVIDE NEW YORK CITY HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, GAIN PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE DURING SUMMERS BETWEEN SCHOOL, AND TO DEVELOP AND STRENGTHEN THEIR SOFT SKILL SETS TO CULTIVATE DIVERSE FUTURE CONSERVATION LEADERS. | Arlington, VA | $466K | 2022 |
| Twin Pines Housing Trust (Andrew Winter)AFFORDABLE HOUSING GENIUS GRANTPURPOSE: FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE RURAL NORTHEAST. | White River Junction, VT | $250K | 2022 |
| Dr Lucy King (Save The Elephants Co Wildlife Conservation Network)INNOVATION GRANTPURPOSE: TO FURTHER DEVELOP THE WORK OF DR. LUCY KING'S DEDICATION TO THE GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGN THAT ALLOWS FOR COEXISTENCE BETWEEN SMALL RURAL FARMERS IN AFRICA AND SAFELY DEALING WITH CROP-RAIDING ELEPHANTS. THE GOAL IS TO EXPAND AND SCALE THE CREATION OF POTENTIAL SOURCES OF INCOME FOR THE FARMING COMMUNITIES, ESPECIALLY WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES, AS WELL AS TO BUILD SUSTAINABILTY OF THE PROJECT BY EDIFYING STAFF SUPPORT FOR THE PROJECT'S LONG-TERM OUTCOMES AND EFFORTS. | San Francisco, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| School Seed FoundationBRIDGE UP GIDDY UP GRANT (BUGUP)PURPOSE: TO OFFER UNDER-RESOURCED CHILDREN A UNIQUE TRACK TO PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, EMPOWERMENT, ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, AND THE PURSUIT OF HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF HORSEBACK RIDING. | Memphis, TN | $201K | 2022 |
| Dr Leslee Shaw (Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai)GENIUS GRANTPURPOSE: TO AWARD DR. LESLEE SHAW THROUGH THE BLAVATNIK FAMILY WOMEN'S HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE (BFWHRI) TO RECOGNIZED HER LIFELONG COMMITMENT IN STEM AND DEDICATION TO WOMEN'S INCLUSION AND LEADERSHIP IN CLINICAL RESEARCH. | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Ymca Camp Coniston IncBRIDGEUP COLLABORATION GRANTPURPOSE: TO SUPPORT TWO COMMUNITIES OF CHILDREN TO ATTEND SUMMER CAMP. THE FIRST IS A COHORT OF 15 PARTICIPANTS THROUGH THE BRIDGEUP PROGRAM IN THE BRONX, NEW YORK THAT MAY INCLUDE SIBLINGS OF CURRENT BRIDGEUP PARTICIPANTS. THE SECOND WILL CONSIST OF 15 PARTICIPANTS FROM THE CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE NEW AMERICAN COMMUNITY. | Grantham, NH | $78K | 2022 |
| Stanford UniversityBROWN INSTITUTE 2021-2022 MAGIC PROJECT FUND GRANTPURPOSE: TO MAKE USE OF HYBRID MEETING EXPERIMENTS ALLOWING TO LINK AMAZING PROGRAMMING HAPPENING AT BROWN INSTITUTE STANFORD AND BROWN INSTITUTE COLUMBIA INCLUDING RESEARCH FOCUSED ON GATHERINGS THAT SUPPORT THE INSTITUTE'S MISSION, AND THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF HYBRID EVENTS GENERALLY. | Stanford, CA | $69K | 2022 |
| The Fuller ProjectFULLER PROJECT BOLD FELLOWSHIP GRANTPURPOSE: TO PROVIDE A FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY AS A COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING FELLLOW FOR A BOLD PROGRAM SCHOLAR AT THE FULLER PROJECT FOR INTERNATIONAL REPORTING. THE FULLER PROJECT IS A NONPROFIT NEWSROOM DEDICATED TO OBJECTIVE, GROUNDBREAKING REPORTING ON WOMEN, TO RAISE AWARENESS, EXPOSE INJUSTICE AND SPUR ACCOUNTABILITY, AS WELL AS TO SUPPORT FEMALE CAREER GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. | Washington, DC | $50K | 2022 |
| The Marshall ProjectBOLD FELLOWSHIP GRANTPURPOSE: TO PROVIDE A FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR A BOLD PROGRAM SCHOLAR AT THE MARSHALL PROJECT WHICH ENCOURAGES AND FURTHER ILLUMINATES STORIES OF INJUSTICE AND PROVIDES PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE THEIR OWN STORIES. | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Jane Dacosta (Metropolitan Equestrian Team)GENIUS GRANTPURPOSE: TO RECOGNIZE JANE DACOSTA'S TREMENDOUS LEADERSHIP AND LIFELONG COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND CHANGE WITHIN THE EQUESTRIAN WORLD. | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
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