Pussycat Foundation
New York, New York · EIN 273406311 · Private foundation
Pussycat Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2019) reports $12.7M in grants paid and $122.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 135 individual grants from this funder — $68.0M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Pussycat Foundation funds
Pussycat Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, criminal justice, economic development, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, foster youth, low-income communities, rural communities.
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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Menninger Clinic TO FUND THE BRIDGEUP MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM AT THE MENNINGER CLINIC: TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF LOW INCOME YOUTH IN THE GREAT | Houston, TX | $6.0M | 2018 |
| American Museum of Natural History TO FUND THE BRIDGEUP STEM PROGRAM FOR YOUTH EDUCATION AT THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: TO PROVIDE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES IN COMPU | New York, NY | $3.0M | 2018 |
| Northern Stage Company BOLD CIRCLE GRANT (BOLD THEATER WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CIRCLE GRANT)PURPOSE: TO CREATE A NETWORK OF WOMEN ARTISTIC DIRECTORS IN THEATER LEADERSH | White River Junction, VT | $1.9M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Pussycat Foundation
Pussycat 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 thehgbfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Pussycat Foundation
- Does Pussycat Foundation accept grant applications?
- Pussycat 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 Pussycat Foundation fund?
- Pussycat Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include The Menninger Clinic, American Museum of Natural History, Northern Stage Company. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Pussycat Foundation give in grants?
- Pussycat Foundation reported $12.7M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $68.0M over 135 grants.
- Where is Pussycat Foundation located?
- Pussycat Foundation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 273406311.
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