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Charles Pankow Foundation

Pasadena, California  ·  EIN 710919052  ·  Private foundation

Based in Pasadena, California, Charles Pankow Foundation has awarded $5.6M across 124 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Northeastern University. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$1.1M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$24.3M
Assets (FY2020)
124
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Charles Pankow Foundation funds

Charles Pankow Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, food & agriculture, health care, higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include women girls.

women girls

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Northeastern University
CPF RESEARCH GRANT
Boston, MA$354K2024
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger
CPF RESEARCH GRANT
Los Angeles, CA$271K2022
Purdue University
CPF RESEARCH GRANT
Chicago, IL$267K2020

How to apply for funding from Charles Pankow Foundation

Charles Pankow Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at pankowfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Charles Pankow Foundation

Does Charles Pankow Foundation accept grant applications?
Charles Pankow Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Charles Pankow Foundation fund?
Charles Pankow Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Northeastern University, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Purdue University. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Charles Pankow Foundation give in grants?
Charles Pankow Foundation reported $1.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.6M over 124 grants.
Where is Charles Pankow Foundation located?
Charles Pankow Foundation is based in Pasadena, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 710919052.
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About this profile. This page is built from Charles Pankow Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Charles Pankow Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.