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The Pitney Bowes Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in STAMFORD, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Polly Obrien. It holds total assets of $443K. Annual income is reported at $2.1M. Total assets have decreased from $14.2M in 2010 to $443K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 9 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Connecticut. According to available records, The Pitney Bowes Foundation Inc. has made 506 grants totaling $8.3M, with a median grant of $7K. Annual giving has grown from $2.8M in 2020 to $5.6M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $791K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 277 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Connecticut, Virginia, Texas, which account for 52% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 28 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$425
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$18K
Largest Grant
$526K
Based on 141 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.
The Pitney Bowes Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 506 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT, VA, TX.
The Pitney Bowes Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $8.3M across 506 grants. The median grant size is $7K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $791K.
The application deadline is JANUARY 15 AND JULY 15. We award grants to organizations that have been approved by the internal revenue service (irs) as 501(c)(3) charities that have no religious and no political affiliations that support early childhood education, after-school, mentoring, literacy, stem and job training programs for under-resourced population in the areas where we operate. Detailed guidelines can be found at https://www.pitneybowes.com/content/dam/pitneybowes/us/en/our-company/corpor ate-responsibility/pitney-bowes-foundation-grant-guidelines-and-application. Pdf.
The Pitney Bowes Foundation Inc. is headquartered in STAMFORD, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 28 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Solomon | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kathleen Ryan Mufson | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Polly O'Brien Morrow | VICE PRESIDENT/ DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jason Dies | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Debbie D Salce | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andrew Gold | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ana Chadwick | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rose Cardone | ASSISTANT TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bill Borrelle | DIRECTOR/CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.3M
Total Assets
$443K
Fair Market Value
$443K
Net Worth
$345K
Grants Paid
$2.3M
Contributions
$2.1M
Net Investment Income
$2K
Distribution Amount
$33K
Total Grants
506
Total Giving
$8.3M
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$7K
Unique Recipients
277
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global ImpactUS EMPLOYEE GIVING MATCHING | Alexandria, VA | $770K | 2022 |
| Soundwaters IncSOUNDWATERS HARBOR AMBITIONS | Stamford, CT | $100K | 2022 |
| Fairfield Countys Community FoundationCORPORATE COLLABORATIVE FOR EDUCATION EQUITY MULTI-YEAR GRANT | Norwalk, CT | $100K | 2022 |
| Childcare Learning CentersHEAD START EXTENDED DAY | Stamford, CT | $100K | 2022 |
| Horizons National StudentLEARNING RECOVERY: EXPANDING HORIZONS TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC LEARNING | Westport, CT | $75K | 2022 |
| Mind Research InstituteST MATH: PREPARING STUDENTS FOR FUTURE ACADEMIC AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT | Irvine, CT | $75K | 2022 |
| Network For TeachingNFTES ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS PROGRAM (AEP) AND FAIRFIELD COUNTY SUMMER BIZCAMP | New York, NY | $75K | 2022 |
| United Way World WideMULTI-SITE VOLUNTEER PROJECT | Alexandria, VA | $52K | 2022 |
| Read To A Child IncREAD ALOUD MENTORING PROGRAM STABILITY AND GROWTH | Wellesley, MA | $43K | 2022 |
| Reach Out And Read IncREACH OUT AND READ PARTNERSHIP WITH PITNEY BOWES | Boston, MA | $43K | 2022 |
| The Ferguson LibraryDIMATTIA BUILDING MAIN LIBRARY SUMMER SUNDAY HOURS | Stamford, CT | $35K | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Greater FairfECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS FOR AT-RISK YOUTH IN GREATER FAIRFIELD COUNTY | Bridgeport, CT | $35K | 2022 |
| Stamford Public EducationACHIEVING LASTING CHANGE FOR STAMFORD'S DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS THROUGH MENTORING | Stamford, CT | $30K | 2022 |
| National Academy FoundationDEVELOPING AND DIVERSIFYING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENGINEERS: NAF ACADEMIES OF ENGINEERING | New York, NY | $30K | 2022 |
| United Way Of Greater MilwaukeeMY VERY OWN LIBRARY | Milwaukee, WI | $30K | 2022 |
| United Way Of Western Connecticut ISTAMFORD CRADLE TO CAREER DATA CAPACITY BUILDING | Danbury, CT | $30K | 2022 |
| Connecticut Science CenterNEXT GENERATION SCIENCE: MANDELL ACADEMYS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS | Hartford, CT | $25K | 2022 |
| Read To Grow IncSUPPORTING EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY IN THE BRIDGEPORT AREA | Branford, CT | $25K | 2022 |
| Norwalk Community CollegeNORWALK COMMUNITY COLLEGE SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM FOR INCOMING STUDENTS | Norwalk, CT | $25K | 2022 |
| Domus Foundation IncWORK & LEARN EMPLOYMENT READINESS TRAINING PROGRAM | Stamford, CT | $21K | 2022 |
| Buildon IncBUILDON DETROIT WEEKDAY SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAM | Stamford, CT | $20K | 2022 |
| The Discovery Museum IncDISCOVERY STEM ENRICHMENT FUND | Bridgeport, CT | $20K | 2022 |
| GrandrapidsyouthcommonwealthFOCUS ON LEARNING | Grand Rapids, MI | $20K | 2022 |
| Readworks IncDECODABLE TEXTS FOR K-2 EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS | Brooklyn, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| Mill River Collaborative IncMILL RIVER PARK COLLABORATIVE - ATRIUM ENTRANCE NAMED GIVING OPPORTUNITY | Stamford, CT | $20K | 2022 |