The Pincus Family Fund
The Pincus Family Fund is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $4,724,505 to charitable organizations.
The Pincus Family Fund at a glance
In short: The Pincus Family Fund gave $4.7M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $430K), mostly in California. 70% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,724,505
- +353.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -26.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $429,500
- +518.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $100,024,890
- +16.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (7 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Pincus Family Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Pincus Family Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Community Federation of S F Marin Peninsula ($2.3M). Together the top 10 received $4.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 34 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California (57%), Pennsylvania (42%), Colorado (1%), and Delaware (0%, as reported). These figures describe the locations of 2024 recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Pincus Family Fund open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 10 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $311K; repeat grants $850K. How we count
Medians: $26K first-time, $240K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 3534% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2021) to $4.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $4.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Federation of S F Marin Peninsula San Francisco, CA | The Pincus Family Fund | $2,299,488 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | the Pincus Artificial Intelligence Lab for Organizational Innovation Fund, at the Wharton School | $2,000,000 |
| National Film Preserve Ltd Berkeley, CA | The Nugget Project, Show Ring Sponsorship fund, & TFF Patron Pass | $239,800 |
| 13THTRIBEORG Greenbrae, CA | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Product Making Fireside Chats | $25,717 |
| Big Green Boulder, CO | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Burning Man Project San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Tides Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Allies for Allies Champion Fund | $25,000 |
| Big Green Boulder, CO | Charitable Event | $12,500 |
| Camp Kiss San Francisco, CA | Oshan's Tea House | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,024,890 | $19,861,856 | $5,652,195 | $4,724,505 | 11 | $5,212,007 | $15,936,002 | $5,011,131 |
| 2023 | $85,846,273 | $2,336,550 | $2,196,236 | $1,041,247 | 15 | $2,223,012 | $4,145,015 | $5,232,897 |
| 2022 | $85,674,915 | $45,365,962 | $759,452 | $535,450 | 5 | $1,592,362 | $63,541,116 | $2,331,734 |
| 2021 | $41,068,405 | $20,723,422 | $532,112 | $130,000 | 3 | $265,361 | $7,793,956 | $1,449,608 |
| 2020 | $20,877,095 | $16,004,931 | $248,936 | — | — | — | $13,795,479 | $375,509 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pincus Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $5.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for a university artificial intelligence lab, film and event-related projects, and organizations receiving general or unrestricted support.
The University of Pennsylvania describes its mission as providing a diverse educational environment, conducting research, and providing patient care. Tides Foundation describes its work as advancing equity by partnering with funders and changemakers to shift resources and power to communities historically denied both. Big Green says it helps people grow food through school- and home-based garden programs, and The Naturex Foundation describes its work as advancing nature-based solutions through the integration of science, technology, and finance.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 11 grants totaling $4,724,505. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $2,299,488, with a median of $25,000.
The largest grants included $2,299,488 to Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula and Marin; $2,000,000 to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania for the Pincus Artificial Intelligence Lab for Organizational Innovation Fund at the Wharton School; and $239,800 to National Film Preserve Ltd for the Nugget Project, Show Ring Sponsorship fund, and TFF Patron Pass. Other grants included $60,000 to 13THTRIBEORG for general and unrestricted purposes, $25,000 to Stanford University for Product Making Fireside Chats, and $25,000 to Big Green for general and unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Mark Pincus is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Pincus Family Fund is led by Mark Pincus, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Pincus
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Pincus Family Fund
How much does The Pincus Family Fund give each year?
The Pincus Family Fund gave $4.7M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 15 grants.
What is The Pincus Family Fund's typical grant size?
The Pincus Family Fund's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $429,500, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Pincus Family Fund that year got $311K on average.
Where does The Pincus Family Fund give grants?
The Pincus Family Fund gives mostly in California: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (42%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (3 grants) and Boulder, CO (2 grants).
Does The Pincus Family Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 36% of The Pincus Family Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Pincus Family Fund's largest grantees?
The Pincus Family Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Community Federation of S F Marin Peninsula ($2,299,488), Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania ($2,000,000) and National Film Preserve Ltd ($239,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Pincus Family Fund?
The Pincus Family Fund reported $100.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Pincus Family Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for a university artificial intelligence lab, film and event-related projects, and organizations receiving general or unrestricted support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pincus Family Fund?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Pincus Family Fund's EIN?
The Pincus Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6915561. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Pincus Family Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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