Private foundation · EIN 92-0436092 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Perpetual Kindness 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 35 grants paid, $227K total, median $5,000. 51% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
35
$227K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NY
51%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Manhattan School for MusicNew York, NYMatching & establishing an endowed emergency fund for students with urgent financial needs$28K
Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative NaNew York, NYTo support Grantee's research & policy brief publication to prioritize globally fair & affordable drug pricing by creating 'maximally permi…$13K
Einstein College of Medicine (new Pkf Fund)Bronx, NYNew PK Fund$13K
Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NYEnvironmental litigation 1:1 match; EV charging infrastructure Energize! campaign; & NRDC's Center for Campaigns & Organizing 501c3 efforts$13K
Wnet 13New York, NYNature show multi-yr grant$13K
Morehouse School of MedicineAtlanta, GAEmergency Perpetual Kindness Fund$13K
Riverkeeper IncOssining, NYMatching grant to support multi-phase NYC Area Water Quality Collaborative Project$10K
Save the SoundOssining, NYMatching grant to support multi-phase NYC Area Water Quality Collaborative Project$10K
University of Virgin IslandsSt Thomas, VIBolstered PKF Leg-Up & Completion Endowed Scholarship Funds$10K
Brandeis UniversityWaltham, MAAaron and Clara Greenhut Rabinowitz Scholarship Fund$8,300
Save the SoundOssining, NYSupporting environmental team's creation of resource guides$7,500
Barnard CollegeNew York, NYAaron and Clara Greenhut Rabinowitz Scholarship Fund$7,242
Columbia LawNew York, NYAaron and Clara Greenhut Rabinowitz Scholarship Fund$5,000
Blue Dragon Children's FoundaitonHanoi, VMAnti trafficking and and anti cyber fraud research$5,000
Dollar forVancouver, WAMatching grant to incentivize first time donors$5,000
Election Official Legal Defense Network(ceir)Washington, DCGeneral support for election integrity efforts$5,000
Hofstra UniversityHempstead, NYAaron and Clara Greenhut Rabinowitz Scholarship Fund$5,000
I Support GirlsWheaton, MDChallenge grant to attract new donors$5,000
Huc Hebrew Union CollegeNew York, NYEAM & SRM Endowed Scholarship Fund$5,000
Homes of Hope India-UsCleveland Heights, OHChallange grant to fund school bus$5,000
Monmouth UniversityWest Long Branch, NJCaptain Joseph B Greenhut Memorial Scholarship Fund$5,000
Namaste Foundation Aka Namaste DirectSan Francisco, CAChallenge grant to implement Namaste's Women Supporting Women Journey and Cuchubal Match (microcredit program)$5,000
New York University School of MedicineNew York, NYEndowed Sholarship for the Needy$5,000
Riverkeeper IncOssining, NYPresident's Discretionary Fund$5,000
Vermont Law SchoolSouth Royalton, VTBolstered Strum endowed Scholarship Fund$5,000
Wp TheaterNew York, NYA Seat of One's Own: Act Two Fundraining Drive$3,000
Congregation Etz Chaim of Dupage CountyLombard, ILSupporting social action$2,500
Mission 318Wildwood, MOGeneral Operating Support$2,500
Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NYMatching grant to support multi-phase NYC Area Water Quality Collaborative Project$2,500
Silver SourceStamford, CTGeneral Operating Support$2,500
Upstreams SolutionsDurham, NCNPS/Grand Canyon food/beverage container re-use model$2,500
Woodstock Area Jewish CommunityWoodstock, VTSolar & heat pump project challenge grant$2,500
American Theater of ActorsNew York, NYIn honor of James Jennings$200
Urban StagesNew York, NYSupport staged readings & 40th anniversary$200
Woodstock Area Jewish CommunityWoodstock, VTRabbi's Discretionary fund to help heal Elijah$100

By state: New York 18 · Georgia 1 · VI 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Vermont 3 · INTL 1

About this foundation

Perpetual Kindness Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Perpetual Kindness Foundation 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 Perpetual Kindness Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $227K across 35 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Perpetual Kindness Foundation give?

New York (18 grants), Georgia (1 grants), VI (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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