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The Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, has made a significant impact in its grantmaking efforts, distributing $484.7 million to 112 grantees in the 2024 filing year. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds solely through invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
$257.5M
48%
HOPEWELL FUND
$20.5M
4%
NEW VENTURE FUND
$17.4M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
132
Median 1st year grant
$531.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$939.1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PIVOTAL PHILANTHROPIES FOUNDATION?
No. PIVOTAL PHILANTHROPIES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PIVOTAL PHILANTHROPIES FOUNDATION give?
PIVOTAL PHILANTHROPIES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, District Of Columbia, 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 PIVOTAL PHILANTHROPIES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PIVOTAL PHILANTHROPIES FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $532 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PIVOTAL PHILANTHROPIES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, PIVOTAL PHILANTHROPIES FOUNDATION awarded about 130 grants, totaling nearly $484.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PIVOTAL PHILANTHROPIES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, PIVOTAL PHILANTHROPIES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST, HOPEWELL FUND, and NEW VENTURE FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PIVOTAL PHILANTHROPIES FOUNDATION?
PIVOTAL PHILANTHROPIES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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