Private foundation · EIN 47-1891989 · West Chester, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Plurabel Fund

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $700K total, median $50K. 50% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$700K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in PA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Rivers PaWashington, DCGeneral$100K
Bryn Mawr CollegeBryn Mawr, PAGeneral$100K
National MS SocietyNew York, NYGeneral$50K
Ocean ConservancyWashington, DCGeneral$50K
ACLU FoundationNew York, NYGeneral$50K
Hawk Mountain SanctuaryKempton, PAGeneral$50K
Plan of PaWayne, PAGeneral$50K
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VAGeneral$50K
Chester County Food BankExton, PAGeneral$50K
PhilabundancePhiladelphia, PAGeneral$50K
UNICEFNew York, NYGeneral$50K
Planned ParenthoodPhiladelphia, PAGeneral$50K

By state: Pennsylvania 6 · New York 3 · District of Columbia 2 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Plurabel Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in West Chester, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Anne Dillon Zetterberg, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Plurabel Fund accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Plurabel Fund give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $700K across 12 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Plurabel Fund give?

Pennsylvania (6 grants), New York (3 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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