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 12/2021, Pussycat Foundation generated $12.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.1m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Pussycat Foundation has awarded 134 individual grants totaling $79,481,973. 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
2021
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.
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 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Christine Adams | 12/30/21 | $137,500 |
Steinberg Shebairo Llp | 12/30/21 | $89,485 |
Bernd Girod | 12/30/21 | $100,000 |
Jacqueline Flores | 12/30/21 | $70,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Interest on Savings | $0 |
Dividends & Interest | $718,849 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $11,684,305 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $11,684,305 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $4,986,851 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $0 |
Total Revenue | $12,403,154 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $151,525 |
Depreciation | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,537 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $7,236 |
Printing and publications | $0 |
Other expenses | $11,269 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $1,012,048 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $9,104,158 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $10,116,206 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $168,845 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $952,882 |
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 | $0 |
Total assets | $113,070,433 |
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 |
Over the last fiscal year, Pussycat Foundation has awarded $9,104,158 in support to 19 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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White River Junction, VT PURPOSE: BOLD CIRCLE GRANT (BOLD THEATER WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CIRCLE GRANT)PURPOSE: TO CREATE A NETWORK OF WOMEN ARTISTIC DIRECTORS IN THEATER LEADERSHIP WHO IN TURN WILL SUPPORT WOMEN WRITERS, DIRECTORS, DESIGNERS, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PIECES OF MUSICAL THEATER. | $1,940,000 |
Bronx, NY PURPOSE: BRIDGEUP 2.0 GRANT PURPOSE: "BRIDGEUP:CORE AND BRIDGEOUT" PROGRAMS-TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO SUPPORT SELECTED BRIDGEUP SCHOLARS FROM CARDINAL HAYES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND AQUINAS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BY PROVIDING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING, SCHOLARSHIPS, POST-GRADUATION PLANNING, AND ALUMNI SUPPORT. | $1,075,763 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: BROWN INSTITUTE FOR MEDIA INNOVATION 2.0 GRANT-IMPACT GRANTPURPOSE: TO AWARD PROJECTS WITH POTENTIALLY HIGH IMPACT, BE THAT THROUGH FUTURE COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES OR NOT-FOR-PROFIT VENTURES AND SUPPORT THE RESOURCES AND PEOPLE NEEDED TO INITIATE THIS NEW PHASE AND LAY THE GROUNDWORK FOR THE FUTURE IMPACT GRANT PROGRAM. | $1,050,000 |
Boulder, CO PURPOSE: BRIDGEUP STEM AT GEORGIA TECH GRANTPURPOSE: THROUGH THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR WOMEN AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIRLS, WOMEN, AND GENDER NON-CONFORMING INDIVIDUALS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS TO LEARN THE SKILLS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE IN SMALL GROUPS WITH THEIR PEERS. | $998,995 |
SCHOOL SEED FOUNDATION PURPOSE: BRIDGE UP GIDDY UP GRANTPURPOSE: THE GOAL IS TO OFFER UNDER-RESOURCED CHILDREN A UNIQUE TRACK TO PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, EMPOWERMENT, ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, AND THE PURSUIT OF HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF HORSEBACK RIDING. | $948,706 |
STANFORD UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: BROWN INSTITUTE FOR MEDIA INNOVATION 2.0 GRANT- IMPACT GRANTPURPOSE: TO AWARD PROJECTS WITH POTENTIALLY HIGH IMPACT, BE THAT THROUGH FUTURE COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES OR NOT-FOR-PROFIT VENTURES, AND TO SUPPORT THE RESOURCES AND PEOPLE NEEDED TO INITIATE THIS NEW PHASE AND LAY THE GROUNDWORK FOR THE FUTURE IMPACT GRANT PROGRAMS. | $450,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Grace Farms Foundation New Canaan, CT | $127,278,874 | $14,337,032 |
Build Health International Inc Beverly, MA | $9,391,112 | $16,132,621 |
China Medical Board Inc Cambridge, MA | $0 | $15,367,231 |
Rubin Museum Of Art New York, NY | $219,341,965 | $20,862,684 |
Pussycat Foundation New York, NY | $113,070,433 | $12,403,154 |
Tippet Rise Foundation New York, NY | $46,097,612 | $11,599,378 |
Gerry Foundation Inc Liberty, NY | $111,892,284 | $11,122,515 |
Moise Y Safra Foundation Inc New York, NY | $57,760,218 | $6,334,851 |
Rockefeller Archive Center Sleepy Hollow, NY | $198,097,366 | $11,995,066 |
Black River Outdoor Education Program Inc Great Neck, NY | $0 | $235,026 |
Tiger Baron Foundation Inc New York, NY | $135,800,192 | $10,090,454 |
Institute For Aegean Prehistory New York, NY | $0 | $4,040,162 |