Pussycat Foundation

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 12/2021, 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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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.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Christine Adams
$137,500
Steinberg Shebairo Llp
$89,485
Bernd Girod
$100,000
Jacqueline Flores
$70,000
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Pussycat Foundation has awarded $9,104,158 in support to 19 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

NORTHERN STAGE COMPANY

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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

CARDINAL HAYES HIGH SCHOOL

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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

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

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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

NATIONAL CENTER FOR WOMEN AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY(NCWIT)

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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
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