The Pakula Foundation
Invitation OnlyWest Hartford, Connecticut · EIN 06-1601371 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
80% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Neve Shalom | Laurel, NJ | Promote peace in the middle east | $5,000 |
| Columbia College Fund | New York, NY | Education | $5,000 |
| Steppingstone Foundation | Boston, MA | Education | $5,000 |
| Save the Sound Inc | New Haven, CT | To protect and improve the land, air and water of ct and long island sound | $5,000 |
| Palm Springs Art Museum | Palm Springs, CA | Arts | $2,500 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($16,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,500 | 9 |
| 2023 | $37,500 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349103034
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1601371
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.