Private foundation · EIN 14-1834499 · Latham, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Pursuit Charitable Foundation Inc

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: 4 grants paid, $235K total, median $68K. 100% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$235K
Median grant
$68K
Stays in NY
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.9M

Grants paid in 2024

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Various Charitable Entities - Director Directed Gifts-Under 5000Latham, NYVarious director directed gifts (all $3,000 or less)$88K
Related Party Employee Directed GrantsLatham, NYRelated party employee directed grants$83K
Various Charitable Entities - Director Matching Gifts-Under 5000Latham, NYVarious director matching gifts (all $3,000 or less)$52K
Other Charitable GiftsLatham, NYOther grants$13K

About this foundation

Pursuit Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Latham, New York, administered in care of Robert W Lazar President, 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.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Pursuit Charitable Foundation Inc 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 Pursuit Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $235K across 4 grants, a median of $68K.

Where does Pursuit Charitable Foundation Inc give?

New York (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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