Private foundation · EIN 23-2955610 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Pilgrim 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: 66 grants paid, $2.6M total, median $30K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
66
$2.6M
Median grant
$30K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$28M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 66 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Meto IncWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$150K
Impact Investing Charitable Foundation IncOverland Park, KSImpact Investments Fund$145K
World Relief Corporation of National Association OWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$130K
Aruna ProjectCincinnati, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$100K
Restavec Freedom FoundationCincinnati, OHBridge Scholarship fund$93K
Sinapis GroupIndianapolis, INGeneral & Unrestricted$85K
Cure International IncGrand Rapids, MIGeneral & Unrestricted$70K
Neema ProjectWest Chester, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$70K
Love Without Boundaries FoundationLowell, ARGeneral & Unrestricted$60K
Friends of Haiti Providence UniversityRochester, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$55K
Unshattered IncWappingers Falls, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Ctc International IncAustin, TXFor Ubuntu$50K
Hope InternationalLancaster, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
International Generosity Foundation TrustClearwater, FLFor the Hiya Fund$50K
International Generosity Foundation TrustClearwater, FLFor Joseph Project$50K
Link GlobalLong Beach, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Restavec Freedom FoundationCincinnati, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Restore NYC IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Water Missions InternationalNorth Charleston, SCGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Impact Investing Charitable Foundation IncOverland Park, KSGeneral & Unrestricted$49K
Saltexchange IncBrooklyn, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$45K
Accounting Beyond Borders IncLancaster, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$40K
Connections Homes IncLoganville, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$40K
EdifySan Diego, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$40K
Mosaic SaExton, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$40K
Sparrow FundPhoenixville, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$40K
Mind the GapSouth Chesterfld, VAHealing with Horses$38K
Heartline MinistriesSunnyside, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$35K
Mission Aviation FellowshipNampa, IDGeneral & Unrestricted$35K
Rose Women S FoundationRockville, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$35K
Bridge Academy and Community Center IncCoatesville, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
Delaware County Christian School SocietyNewtown Square, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
Healing Hands of JoyCharlotte, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
Hope Walks IncYork Springs, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
Joycorps ProjectFarmington, ARGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
Parkesburg PointParkesburg, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
The City SchoolPhiladelphia, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
Tides CenterSan Francisco, CAFaith to Action Initiative$30K
Impact Investing Charitable Foundation IncOverland Park, KSSAFE note for Deux Mains$26K
Aspire for Humanity InitiativesPortland, MEEbenezer University$25K
Cradle of Hope IncJenkintown, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Fdm FoundationRaleigh, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Forgotten Voices InternationalDillsburg, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Gathering of West ChesterWest Chester, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Harvest Christian Group IncWest Chester, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Omprakash IncSeattle, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Redeem InternationalMerrifield, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Westside Community CenterWest Chester, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Impact Senegal IncDowningtown, PAFor production of a Freedom Film$22K
Accounting Beyond Borders IncLancaster, PAFor Freedom Film$21K
Faith Driven MovementsAllen, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Moms House of PhoenixvillePhoenixville, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Professionals in Christian PhilanthropyAmes, IAGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Providence Church Coatesville IncCoatesville, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Reach Out Lafond IncSouthgate, MIGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Tides CenterSan Francisco, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Apparent ProjectLacey, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
Bluefields AmericaMurfreesboro, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
The Biologos Foundation IncGrand Rapids, MIGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
The GatheringSan Mateo, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$15K

By state: Pennsylvania 23 · District of Columbia 2 · Ohio 4 · Kansas 3 · New York 4 · California 5

About this foundation

Pilgrim Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Pilgrim 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 Pilgrim Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.6M across 66 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Pilgrim Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (23 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), Ohio (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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