Private foundation · EIN 82-1738716 · Bronx, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ponce De Leon Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in New York. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $20K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 31 grants paid, $635K total, median $20K. 87% of grants stayed in New York. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
31
$635K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in NY
87%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$21M

How to apply

Grant application must be completed and endorsed by an authorized signer description of the organization's mission, history and accomplishments. Please indicate the date of incorporation. Description of the project. This description should explicitly state the capital items for which you are asking funding. Include a description for the need of your program along with the population and geographical area served. Identify any gaps in existing services or programs which would be met by the funding of your proposal. Timetable for the project: Prior and current year operating budget for the proje… Contact: Madeline Marquez, 2244 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, Ny, 7189319000, GRANTS@PONCEDELEONFOUNDATION.ORG Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Center for Supportive SchoolsPrinceton, NJAdvancing student leadership through when students lead and ai literacy$30K
Jersey City Theater Center IncJersey City, NJThe jctc global arts education program$30K
Palisades Emergency Residence CorpUnion City, NJCase management$30K
Bridge Street Development CorporationBrooklyn, NYBsdc older adult services$25K
Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow IncBrooklyn, NYClearing the path to employment: wraparound support for economic advancement$25K
Aid for AIDS International IncNew York, NYTrauma-informed pychoeducational groups$20K
Andromeda Community Initiative IncLong Island City, NYConstruction career pathways$20K
Astoriaqueens Share-Ing and Care-Ing IncAstoria, NYPathways to prevention: inclusive cancer education and services for queens communities$20K
Braata Productions IncQueens, NYAfter-school and senior center programming$20K
Bronx Arts Ensemble IncBronx, NYSupport for bae professional musicians wages - bae 2025-2026 concert series$20K
Brooklyn Childrens MuseumBrooklyn, NYCultural festivals 2026$20K
Daniel's Music FoundationNew York, NY7th annual danny awards$20K
Dream Dare to Revitalize Education Thru Arts & MediationBronx, NYScaling dream!s making action plans for success (maps)$20K
Emma's Torch LtdBrooklyn, NYBuilding economic mobility for low income refugees through culinary education$20K
FIRST Jamaica Community and Urban Development CorporationJamaica, NYFjcudc food program expansion$20K
Giving Aternative Learners Uplifting Opportunities Inc GallopHoward Beach, NYTherapeutic riding program for seniors - silver saddles$20K
Internationals Network for Public Schools IncLong Island City, NYInternationals financial literacy course development project$20K
Legal Action Center of the City of New York IncNew York, NYFair housing for new yorkers with convictions$20K
Lift IncBronx, NYLift-new york coaching program$20K
Neighbors Helping Neighbors IncBrooklyn, NYBuilding stability for brooklyn homeowners$20K
New Heights Youth IncBrooklyn, NYCollege bound program$20K
Part of the SolutionBronx, NYEsol support$20K
Point Community Development CorporationBronx, NYYouth arts education programs$20K
The Carter Burden Center for the Aging IncNew York, NYEssential services for east harlem older adults$20K
The Neighborhood Self Help By Older Person Project IncBronx, NYShopp senior community assistance project$20K
The Possibility ProjectNew York, NYThe possibility project's performing arts programs for youth empowerment$20K
Educational Video Center IncNew York, NYYouth media arts (yma) and credible educators (ce)$15K
Renaissance Youth CenterBronx, NYRenaissance youth center stem learning adventures$15K
The Washington Headquarters Association New York Morris-Jumel Mansion IncNew York, NYOutreach school programs$15K
Union City Music Project IncWeehawken, NJ2025 after school orchestral music education programs for hudson county kids$15K
Women for Afghan WomenFresh Meadows, NYSeniors program$15K

By state: New York 27 · New Jersey 4

About this foundation

Ponce De Leon Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bronx, New York, administered in care of Carlos P Naudon, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Ponce De Leon Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Grant application must be completed and endorsed by an authorized signer description of the organization's mission, history and accomplishments. Please indicate the date of incorporation. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Ponce De Leon Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $635K across 31 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Ponce De Leon Foundation give?

New York (27 grants), New Jersey (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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