Private foundation · EIN 13-4148834 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Warburg Pincus Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 297 grants paid, $5.5M total, median $6,000. 49% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
297
$5.5M
Median grant
$6,000
Stays in NY
49%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 297 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts IncNew York, NYPerforming arts center$493K
Trustees of the University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PATo support the day-to-day management of the university of pennsylvania.$317K
United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York IncNew York, NYTo care for jews everywhere and new yorkers of all backgrounds, respond to crises close to home and far away$266K
Ownership Works IncNew York, NYHelp companies and employees realize the full benefits of broad-based equity by building a culture of ownership that aligns an entire workf…$200K
Pro PublicaNew York, NYTo support investigative journalism in the public interest.$170K
American Museum of Natural HistoryNew York, NYGeneral support$118K
City Harvest IncNew York, NYTo collect food that would otherwise go to waste$114K
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of ScienceMiami, FLInspires and connects people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy science and technology, and to better understand ourselves and our world$102K
Room to Grow National IncBronx, NYGeneral support$100K
Mount Sinai Health SystemNew York, NYTo help unite seven hospital campuses including roosevelt, st. luke's, and beth israel.$100K
The Robin Hood FoundationNew York, NYTo alleviate problems caused by poverty in new york city.$100K
Lunch Break LLCRed Bank, NJTo provide lunches for people in need.$90K
Brooklyn Community FoundationBrooklyn, NYDedicated to brooklyn's charitable community$88K
International Rescue CommitteeAlbert Lea, MNTo help the world's worst humanitarian crises and to help people survive and rebuild their lives.$82K
America Needs YouNew York, NYAny addresses the professional development gap for first-generation college students and is changing these outcomes.$78K
Sponsors for Educational OpportunityNew York, NYGeneral support$75K
New York Presbyterian Fund IncNew York, NYGeneral support$69K
East Side House IncBronx, NYGeneral support$62K
Nypace- New York Professional AdvisorsNew York, NYTo support probono services to entrepreneurs in underserved communities$57K
Management Leadership of TomorrowWashington, DCEquips and emboldens high-achieving individuals from underrepresented communitiesblack, latinx, and native americanto realize their full po…$55K
NPR IncWashington, DCGeneral support$51K
Lucky Dog RefugeGreenwich, CTGeneral support$51K
Aspen Education FoundationAspen, COPartners closely with school administrators and the community to identify and fund in-school or beyond classroom programs across our five s…$50K
City Report Inc (the City)New York, NYDedicated to hard hitting reporting that serves the people of new york$50K
Detroit Children's FundDetroit, MIFunding proven programs that increase access, quality and equity in schools.$50K
Independent School AllianceCulver City, CAGeneral support$50K
Lhm Hospice and Social Services FoundationHarrisburg, PAGeneral support$50K
Atmosphere Academy Public Charter SchoolBronx, NYGeneral support$43K
Center for Khmer Studies IncWashington, DCGeneral support$40K
Englewood Hospital and Medical Center Foundation IncEnglewood, NJGeneral support$40K
Her Justice IncNew York, NYGeneral support$40K
Realize Impact IslandBainbridge Island, WAGeneral support$40K
The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's ResearchNew York, NYDonation for parkinson's research.$40K
Girls & Boys Town of New England (boys Town New England Inc)Providence, RITo serve adolescents and young children at its bazarsky campus$40K
Iaso Cultural FoundationNew Haven, CTGeneral support$39K
Tipping Point CommunitySan Francisco, CATo fighting poverty in the bay area for the 1.1 million people who don't have the resources to meet their basic needs.$38K
St Jude Children's Research Hospital IncNew York, NYTo treat the toughest childhood cancers and pediatric diseases$37K
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NYFunds to help cancer research.$37K
Fountain HouseNew York, NYFor fighting for the dignity and dreams of people living with serious mental illness.$35K
Hire Heroes USASan Diego, CATo provide free job search assistance to u.s. military members, veterans and their spouses$35K
Eagles Autism Challenge IncFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral support$34K
Broadway Caresequity Fights AIDS IncNew York, NYGeneral support$34K
Association to Benefit Children-AbcNew York, NYTo ensuring that every child has a joyful, healthy, and safe life through compassionate and innovative programs$30K
Chinese-American Planning Council IncNew York, NYGeneral support$30K
Parkinson's Body and Mind IncGreenwich, CTGeneral support$30K
Resources for the FutureWashington, DCDonation for independent research in economics and other social sciences.$30K
Somos Amigos Medical MissionsMetairie, LAGeneral support$30K
Synergist IncNorth Kingstown, RIGeneral support$30K
Out for Undergrad BusinessNew York, NYTo help high-achieving lgbtq undergraduates reach their full potential.$29K
Music for Life InstituteNew York, NYGeneral support$27K
Music Assoc of Aspen IncAspen, COGeneral support$27K
Doctors Without Borders USA IncNew York, NYTo help provide lifesaving care around the world$27K
Sparrow's Nest of the Hudson Valley IncWappingers Falls, NYTo provide meals for the families of men and women receiving treatment for cancer.$26K
Breakthrough T1dNew York, NYGeneral support$26K
American Friends of Sheba Medical Center IncNew York, NYSave lives and advance healthcare in israel and around the world$25K
McDevitt Research Initiatives IncChalmette, LAGeneral support$25K
Morehouse College USAtlanta, GAGeneral support$25K
Prep for PrepNew York, NYTo offer promising students of color access to a private school education$25K
Romulus T Weatherman Memorial FundSaratoga Springs, NYDedicated to protecting children, defending human rights, and promoting democracy around the world.$25K
The Gillen Brewer SchoolNew York, NYDonation for educational purposes.$25K

By state: New York 146 · Pennsylvania 4 · California 27 · District of Columbia 14 · Florida 9 · Connecticut 14

About this foundation

Warburg Pincus Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Steven G Glenn, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Warburg Pincus Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Warburg Pincus Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $5.5M across 297 grants, a median of $6,000.

Where does Warburg Pincus Foundation give?

New York (146 grants), Pennsylvania (4 grants), California (27 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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