Pussycat Foundation
- Assets
- $97.7m
- Revenue
- $2.9m
- Investments
- $95.6m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 12/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 27-3406311
Organization Overview
Pussycat Foundation is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (T23) the organization is classified as: Private Operating Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pussycat Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Pussycat Foundation generated $2.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (26.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $18.2m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Pussycat Foundation has awarded 161 individual grants totaling $96,518,143. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WOMEN AND LEADERSHIP:THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION THROUGH ITS SUPPORT OF THE BOLD WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK, THE BOLD THEATER WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CIRCLE,AND GLASSBREAKER FILMS, IS FOCUSED ON EMPOWERING WOMEN AND DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP AMONG WOMEN ACROSS A WIDE VARIETY OF INDUSTRIES AND CAREER PHASES. OUR PROGRAMS MAY PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID, EDUCATIONAL POSSIBILITIES, FELLOWSHIPS, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH FOUNDATION SUPPORT.
YOUTH AND EDUCATION:THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION THROUGH ITS SUPPORT OF THE VARIOUS BRIDGEUP PROGRAMS IS TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL AND EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW INCOME AND/OR UNDERSERVED YOUTH THROUGH GRANTS IN THE FIELDS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ACADEMICS, SPORTS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, AND THE ARTS. THESE IN-AND-OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE MEANT TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT NEW ENDEAVORS WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR INNOVATIVE AND TRANSFORMATIVE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.
EMPOWERING INNOVATION:THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION THROUGH ITS FUNDING OF MAGIC GENIUS GRANTS AND OTHER TRANSFORMATIVE PROJECTS IS TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED A COMMITMENT TO SOLVING CHALLENGES ACROSS DIFFERENT FIELDS OR HAVE PROVEN TO BE LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITY. GRANT RECIPIENTS MUST USE THE FUNDS TO PURSUE AND BRING TO FRUITION THEIR BRILLIANT AND TRANSFORMATIVE IDEAS.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING:THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION THROUGH ITS FUNDING OF MAGIC GENIUS GRANTS IS TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED A COMMITMENT TO SOLVING CHALLENGES TOWARD PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW TO MIDDLE INCOME FAMILIES IN THE RURAL NORTHEAST.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Eve Burton President | 1 | $0 | |
Kim St Clair Bodden Vice President/secretary | 0.25 | $0 | |
Roger Paschke Vice President/treasurer | 0.25 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Steinberg Shebairo Llp | 12/30/22 | $202,102 |
Coco Consulting Llc (Christine Adams) | 12/30/22 | $153,895 |
Bernd Girod | 12/30/22 | $100,000 |
Gail Evans | 12/30/22 | $60,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Interest on Savings | $31 |
| Dividends & Interest | $442,931 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $2,450,720 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $2,450,720 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,893,682 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $128,025 |
| Depreciation | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,645 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $2,114 |
| Printing and publications | $0 |
| Other expenses | $97,393 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $1,205,698 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $17,036,170 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $18,241,868 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,344,080 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $711,998 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Other assets | $16,700 |
| Total assets | $97,722,247 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Pussycat Foundation has awarded $17,036,170 in support to 27 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CARDINAL HAYES HIGH SCHOOL PURPOSE: BRIDGEUP 2.0 GRANT PURPOSE: "BRIDGEUP:CORE AND BRIDGEOUT" PROGRAMS-TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO SUPPORT SELECTED BRIDGEUP SCHOLARS FROM CARDINAL HAYES HIGH SCHOOL, ST. CATHERINE ACADEMY, CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL, CARDINAL SPELLMAN HIGH SCHOOL, AND ACADEMY OF MOUNT ST. URSULA BY PROVIDING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING, SCHOLARSHIPS, POST-GRADUATION PLANNING, AND ALUMNI SUPPORT. | $1,900,000 |
COLBY-SAWYER COLLEGE PURPOSE: BOLD WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK GRANTPURPOSE: TO ESTABLISH AND FUND THE BOLD SCHOLARS NETWORK PROGRAM AT COLBY-SAWYER COLLEGE, THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT YOUNG WOMEN WITHIN HIGHER EDUCATION. | $1,637,000 |
COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE PURPOSE: BOLD WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP NETWORK GRANTPURPOSE: TO ESTABLISH AND FUND THE BOLD SCHOLARS NETWORK PROGRAM AT THE COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE, THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT YOUNG WOMEN WITHIN HIGHER EDUCATION. | $1,781,151 |
COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE PURPOSE: BOLD FELLOWSHIP-WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP GRANTPURPOSE: TO ESTABLISH AND FUND THE BOLD FELLOWSHIPS NETWORK PROGRAM AT THE COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE, THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT YOUNG WOMEN WITHIN HIGHER EDUCATION. | $80,000 |
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: BROWN INSTITUTE 2021-2022 MAGIC PROJECT FUND PURPOSE: TO DEVELOP A SOURCE OF EXPERTISE FOR STUDENTS AND ALUMNI AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY AND STANFORD UNIVERSITY WHO ARE LOOKING TO START NEW MEDIA AND TECH VENTURES. | $111,150 |
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: BROWN INSTITUTE IMPACT GRANTS 2021 FUNDPURPOSE: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA) LEAD, DEREK KRAVITZ, WILL WORK IN COORDINATION WITH HIS EMPLOYER, MUCKROCK, AND A SELECTED TECH AND BUSINESS LEAD TO CREATE AN APPLICATION PROGRAMMING INTERFACE (API) AND BULK DOWNLOAD ACCESS FOR A SELECT NUMBER OF FOIA LOGS FOCUSING ON THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE END RESULT WILL BE A NEW SERVICE THAT PROVIDES "LIVING" GUIDES TO THE TYPES OF RECORDS RELEASED BY THE AGENCIES, AS WELL AS OTHER INFORMATION. | $150,000 |