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The Pew Charitable Trusts

The Pew Charitable Trusts

Washington, DC, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
56-2307147
DAF Sponsor
Logo for "The Pew Charitable Trusts"

The Pew Charitable Trusts

Washington, DC, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
56-2307147
DAF Sponsor

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Est.

2002

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Pew Charitable Trusts is a 501(c)(3) organization that awarded a total of $138.9 million across 1,245 grants in 2024, focusing primarily on Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, and New York. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

Improving public policy, informing the public, and invigorating civic life.
Total Funding Given

$138.9M

2024
Grantees funded
1.2K
Multi-year grantees
53%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

391

Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$71.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
S
Susan K Urahn
Board Member
J
J Howard Pew II
Board Member
H
Henry P Becton Jr
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Pew Charitable Trusts?
No. The Pew Charitable Trusts does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Pew Charitable Trusts give?
The Pew Charitable Trusts primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Pennsylvania, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The Pew Charitable Trusts’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Pew Charitable Trusts fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Pew Charitable Trusts make each year?
In 2024, The Pew Charitable Trusts awarded about 390 grants, totaling nearly $138.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Pew Charitable Trusts fund recently?
In 2024, The Pew Charitable Trusts awarded grants to about 1,250 grantees. Recent grantees include Pew Research Center, THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS, and DUCKS UNLIMITED INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Pew Charitable Trusts?
The Pew Charitable Trusts does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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