Penobscot Fund

EIN 20-5236735 Β· NY Β· NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$50K Funds in NY, PA
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Giving Profile

In 2023, Penobscot Fund based in NY paid 3 grants totaling $150K to 3 organizations across 2 states. Its largest recipients included CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS, GOOD FOUNDATION, and SHARE OUR STRENGTHNO KID HUNGRY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,407,275
Giving (latest yr)
$150,000
Filing year
2023
Itemized grants
3
Median grant
$50K
Recipients
3
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Center for Reproductive Rights$50,000
  • Good Foundation$50,000
  • Share Our Strengthno Kid Hungry$50,000

Where grants went

  • New York$100,000 Β· 2 grants
  • Pennsylvania$50,000 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (3)

Center for Reproductive Rights
New York, NY
General Support
$50,000
Good Foundation
New York, NY
General Support
$50,000
Share Our Strengthno Kid Hungry
Phiadelphia, PA
General Support
$50,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Penobscot Fund does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Penobscot Fund is classified as a Health funder. Hospitals, medical research, disease & disorder programs, and mental health. Its recent grants reached organizations across 2 states.

In its most recent filing, Penobscot Fund reported 3 itemized grants totaling $150K.

Recent recipients include CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS, GOOD FOUNDATION, SHARE OUR STRENGTHNO KID HUNGRY. The full grant list is on this page.

Penobscot Fund is a private foundation based in New York, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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