Private foundation · EIN 93-4016072 · Pennington, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Promethean Foundation Inc

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: 7 grants paid, $499K total, median $3,000. 43% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$499K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in NJ
43%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
New Jersey Conservation FoundationFar Hills, NJUnrestricted general$300K
GreenfaithNew York, NYUnrestricted general$170K
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VAUnrestricted general$20K
Barking Back Animal RescueWurtsboro, NYUnrestricted general$3,000
Mane StreamOldwick, NJUnrestricted general$2,000
Stanley Isaacs Neighborhood CenterNew York, NYUnrestricted general$2,000
The Great Swamp Watershed AssociationNew Vernon, NJUnrestricted general$2,000

By state: New Jersey 3 · New York 3 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Promethean Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Pennington, New Jersey, administered in care of Ashleigh Palmer, tax-exempt since 2025. 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 Promethean Foundation Inc 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 Promethean Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $499K across 7 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Promethean Foundation Inc give?

New Jersey (3 grants), New York (3 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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