The Pershing Square Foundation
New York, New York · EIN 208068401 · Private foundation
The Pershing Square Foundation is a New York-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $30.6M in annual giving against $94.8M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 239 grants for The Pershing Square Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Pershing Square Foundation funds
The Pershing Square Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on criminal justice, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, health care, higher education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, immigrants & refugees, 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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Venture Fund General Support | Washington, DC | $6.2M | 2020 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund - Fidelity Daf EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS | Boston, MA | $4.0M | 2022 |
| Robin Hood Foundation General Support | New York, NY | $2.8M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from The Pershing Square Foundation
The Pershing Square 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 pershingsquarefoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Pershing Square Foundation
- Does The Pershing Square Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Pershing Square 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 The Pershing Square Foundation fund?
- The Pershing Square Foundation's grants focus on criminal justice. Example recipients include New Venture Fund, Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund - Fidelity Daf, Robin Hood Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Pershing Square Foundation give in grants?
- The Pershing Square Foundation reported $30.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $70.2M over 239 grants.
- Where is The Pershing Square Foundation located?
- The Pershing Square Foundation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 208068401.
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