Private foundation · EIN 99-2890989 · Shavertown, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Pinkys Pantry

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: 16 grants paid, $57K total, median $2,000. 94% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$57K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in PA
94%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
United WayWilkes Barre, PACharitable$13K
Circle Center for ArtsKingston, PACharitable$10K
Medonology Prescription FundKingston, PACharitable$5,050
Dinner for KidsEdwardsville, PACharitable$5,000
Osterhout LibraryWilkes Barre, PACharitable$5,000
Hoyt LibraryKingston, PACharitable$4,000
Think BigBloomsburg, PACharitable$3,000
Back Mountain Food PantryWilkes Barre, PACharitable$2,000
Luzerne County Historical SocietyWilkes Barre, PACharitable$2,000
Wv MontessoriKingston, PACharitable$2,000
Fm Kirby CenterWilkes Barre, PACharitable$1,500
Mill LibraryNanticoke, PACharitable$1,500
GvcoMalvern, PACharitable$1,000
Mount St Marys UniversityEmmitsburg, MDCharitable$1,000
Brie Bird FoundationWilkes Barre, PACharitable$1,000
Wilkes UniversityWilkes Barre, PACharitable$250

By state: Pennsylvania 15 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Pinkys Pantry is a private grantmaking foundation in Shavertown, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 Pinkys Pantry 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 Pinkys Pantry give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $57K across 16 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Pinkys Pantry give?

Pennsylvania (15 grants), Maryland (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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