The Pew Charitable Trusts
The Pew Charitable Trusts
The Pew Charitable Trusts
AI Summary
The Pew Charitable Trusts is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on impactful grantmaking, having allocated $138.9 million across 1,245 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with The Pew Charitable Trusts can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Improving public policy, informing the public, and invigorating civic life.
Cause Areas
3
Public policy
Communication media
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Pew Research Center
$437.6M
31%
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS
$141.7M
10%
Ducks Unlimited Inc
$92.3M
6%
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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
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.