Promethean Foundation Inc

EIN 93-4016072 · NJ · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$3K Funds in NJ, NY, VA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Promethean Foundation Inc based in NJ paid 7 grants totaling $499K to 7 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $300K, with a median of $3K. Its largest recipients included NEW JERSEY CONSERVATION FOUNDATION, GREENFAITH, and THE NATURE CONSERVANCY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$10,523,883
Giving (latest yr)
$499,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
7
Median grant
$3K
Recipients
7
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • New Jersey Conservation Foundation$300,000
  • Greenfaith$170,000
  • The Nature Conservancy$20,000
  • Barking Back Animal Rescue$3,000
  • Mane Stream$2,000

Where grants went

  • New Jersey$304,000 · 3 grants
  • New York$175,000 · 3 grants
  • Virginia$20,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (7)

New Jersey Conservation Foundation
Far Hills, NJ
Unrestricted General
$300,000
Greenfaith
New York, NY
Unrestricted General
$170,000
The Nature Conservancy
Arlington, VA
Unrestricted General
$20,000
Barking Back Animal Rescue
Wurtsboro, NY
Unrestricted General
$3,000
Stanley Isaacs Neighborhood Center
New York, NY
Unrestricted General
$2,000
Mane Stream
Oldwick, NJ
Unrestricted General
$2,000
The Great Swamp Watershed Association
New Vernon, NJ
Unrestricted General
$2,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Promethean Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Promethean Foundation Inc is classified as a Environment & Animals funder. Conservation, environmental protection, and animal welfare. Its recent grants reached organizations across 3 states.

In its most recent filing, Promethean Foundation Inc reported 7 itemized grants totaling $499K. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $300K (median $3K).

Recent recipients include NEW JERSEY CONSERVATION FOUNDATION, GREENFAITH, THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, among 7 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Promethean Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New Jersey, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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