Private foundation · EIN 20-5684212 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The William and Sonia Pindler Family 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: 50 grants paid, $30K total, median $500.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
50
$30K
Median grant
$500
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Armenian General Benevolent UnionNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Armenian Missionary Assoc of Amer IncParamus, NJGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Bel-Air Presbyterian ChurchLos Angeles, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Ararat Home of Los Angeles IncMission Hills, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Mirman School for Gifted ChildrenLos Angeles, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Union Rescue MissionLos Angeles, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Paralyzed Veterans of AmericaWestchester, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$900
Canine Companions for IndependenceOceanside, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$850
Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NYLA Chapter$800
American Heart Association IncDallas, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$750
American Institute for Cancer ResearchArlington, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$750
C J F MinistriesSan Antonio, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$750
Childrens Hospital Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$750
City of HopeDuarte, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$750
Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service TrusErlanger, KYGeneral & Unrestricted$750
Los Angeles Mission IncLos Angeles, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$750
Midnight MissionLos Angeles, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$750
Sahag-Mesrob Armenian Christian SchoolPasadena, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$750
Wwp Inc - Wounded Warrior Project IncTopeka, KSGeneral & Unrestricted$600
International Fellowship of Christians & JewsWashington, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$550
A M G InternationalChattanooga, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$500
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty toNew York, NYLos Angeles Chapter$500
Easter Seals Southern California IncIrvine, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Habitat for Humanity of Orange CountySanta Ana, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Hope for Today MinistriesTustin, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$500
In Touch Ministries IncAtlanta, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Jews for JesusSan Francisco, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Life Outreach International Association of ChurcheFort Worth, TXWater for Life$500
Medecins Sans Frontieres USA IncHagerstown, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Museum AssociatesLos Angeles, CALos Angeles County Museum of Art$500
Our Daily Bread Ministries FoundationGrand Rapids, MIGeneral & Unrestricted$500
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital IncMemphis, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Turning Point for GodSan Diego, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$500
March of Dimes IncAtlanta, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$400
Public Media Group of Southern CaliforniaWhittier, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$400
Braille Institute of America IncLos Angeles, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$350
Grace to YouPanorama City, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$350
Los Angeles Regional Food BankVernon, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$350
Make-A-Wish Foundation of AmericaPhoenix, AZLA Chapter$350
Cal Farleys Boys RanchAmarillo, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$300
Childfund International IncRichmond, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$300
St Joseph's Indian SchoolChamberlain, SDGeneral & Unrestricted$300
Valley Caregiver Resource CenterFresno, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$300
East Broadcasting CompanyFrisco, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$250
Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry IncBellmawr, NJGeneral & Unrestricted$250
Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women and ChildrLos Angeles, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$250
Optimist International FoundationSt Louis, MOGeneral & Unrestricted$250
The Salvation ArmyHonolulu, HIGeneral & Unrestricted$250
Smile Train IncWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$200
Special Olympics IncWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$200

By state: California 22 · New York 3 · Texas 5 · New Jersey 2 · Illinois 2 · Virginia 2

About this foundation

The William and Sonia Pindler Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 The William and Sonia Pindler Family 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 The William and Sonia Pindler Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $30K across 50 grants, a median of $500.

Where does The William and Sonia Pindler Family Foundation give?

California (22 grants), New York (3 grants), Texas (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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