Ponce de Leon Foundation
Historical FunderBronx, New York · EIN 82-1738716 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$635K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$20.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MADELINE MARQUEZ |
|---|---|
| Address | 2244 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, BRONX NY 10462 |
| Phone | 7189319000 |
| GRANTS@PONCEDELEONFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED AND ENDORSED BY AN AUTHORIZED SIGNER DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, HISTORY AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS. PLEASE INDICATE THE DATE OF INCORPORATION. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT. THIS DESCRIPTION SHOULD EXPLICITLY STATE THE CAPITAL ITEMS FOR WHICH YOU ARE ASKING FUNDING. INCLUDE A DESCRIPTION FOR THE NEED OF YOUR PROGRAM ALONG WITH THE POPULATION AND GEOGRAPHICAL AREA SERVED. IDENTIFY ANY GAPS IN EXISTING SERVICES OR PROGRAMS WHICH WOULD BE MET BY THE FUNDING OF YOUR PROPOSAL. TIMETABLE FOR THE PROJECT: PRIOR AND CURRENT YEAR OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE PROJECT AND THE ORGANIZATION PRIOR AND CURRENT YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (INCLUDING TAX RETURNS) FOR THE ORGANIZATION A COPY OF THE MOST RECENTLY ISSUED IRS DETERMINATION LETTER OF YOUR ORGANIZATION'S 501(C)3 TAX-EXEMPT STATUS OTHER FUNDING SOURCES. PLEASE INCLUDE A LIST OF CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS THAT HAVE RECENTLY CONTRIBUTED TO YOUR ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING AMOUNTS CONTRIBUTIONS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
12% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Supportive Schools | Princeton, NJ | Advancing student leadership through when students lead and ai literacy | $30,000 |
| Jersey City Theater Center Inc | Jersey City, NJ | The jctc global arts education program | $30,000 |
| Palisades Emergency Residence Corp | Union City, NJ | Case management | $30,000 |
| Bridge Street Development Corporation | Brooklyn, NY | Bsdc older adult services | $25,000 |
| Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Clearing the path to employment: wraparound support for economic advancement | $25,000 |
| Aid for AIDS International Inc | New York, NY | Trauma-Informed pychoeducational groups | $20,000 |
| Andromeda Community Initiative Inc | Long Island City, NY | Construction career pathways | $20,000 |
| Astoriaqueens Share-Ing and Care-Ing Inc | Astoria, NY | Pathways to prevention: inclusive cancer education and services for queens communities | $20,000 |
| Braata Productions Inc | Queens, NY | After-School and senior center programming | $20,000 |
| Bronx Arts Ensemble Inc | Bronx, NY | Support for bae professional musicians wages - bae 2025-2026 concert series | $20,000 |
| Brooklyn Childrens Museum | Brooklyn, NY | Cultural festivals 2026 | $20,000 |
| Daniel's Music Foundation | New York, NY | 7Th annual danny awards | $20,000 |
| Dream Dare to Revitalize Education Thru Arts & Mediation | Bronx, NY | Scaling dream!s making action plans for success (maps) | $20,000 |
| Emma's Torch Ltd | Brooklyn, NY | Building economic mobility for low income refugees through culinary education | $20,000 |
| First Jamaica Community and Urban Development Corporation | Jamaica, NY | Fjcudc food program expansion | $20,000 |
| Giving Aternative Learners Uplifting Opportunities Inc Gallop | Howard Beach, NY | Therapeutic riding program for seniors - silver saddles | $20,000 |
| Internationals Network for Public Schools Inc | Long Island City, NY | Internationals financial literacy course development project | $20,000 |
| Legal Action Center of the City of New York Inc | New York, NY | Fair housing for new yorkers with convictions | $20,000 |
| Lift Inc | Bronx, NY | Lift-New york coaching program | $20,000 |
| Neighbors Helping Neighbors Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Building stability for brooklyn homeowners | $20,000 |
| New Heights Youth Inc | Brooklyn, NY | College bound program | $20,000 |
| Part of the Solution | Bronx, NY | Esol support | $20,000 |
| Point Community Development Corporation | Bronx, NY | Youth arts education programs | $20,000 |
| The Carter Burden Center for the Aging Inc | New York, NY | Essential services for east harlem older adults | $20,000 |
| The Neighborhood Self Help by Older Person Project Inc | Bronx, NY | Shopp senior community assistance project | $20,000 |
| The Possibility Project | New York, NY | The possibility project's performing arts programs for youth empowerment | $20,000 |
| Educational Video Center Inc | New York, NY | Youth media arts (yma) and credible educators (ce) | $15,000 |
| Renaissance Youth Center | Bronx, NY | Renaissance youth center STEM learning adventures | $15,000 |
| The Washington Headquarters Association New York Morris-Jumel Mansion Inc | New York, NY | Outreach school programs | $15,000 |
| Union City Music Project Inc | Weehawken, NJ | 2025 after school orchestral music education programs for hudson county kids | $15,000 |
| Women for Afghan Women | Fresh Meadows, NY | Seniors program | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $635,000 | 31 |
| 2024 | $610,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $622,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349102898
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-1738716
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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