The Panaphil Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-6959472 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$5.7M
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$75,000
Total assets$113.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $59,600 and $200,000.
From the return
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
60% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACLU Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | New York, NY | For work in Philadelphia | $500,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | New York, NY | Unresticted | $400,000 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $400,000 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| Natural Resources Defence Council | New York, NY | Oceans Programs | $200,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Greenpeace Fund | Washington, DC | Global Oceans Campaign | $100,000 |
| Wave Hill | Bronx, NY | Unresticted | $100,000 |
| Swarthmore College | Swarthmore, PA | Velay Fellowship | $95,648 |
| Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | Velay Fellowship | $90,000 |
| Philadelphia Zoo | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Wilderness Society | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Velay Fellowship | $66,000 |
| City University of New York | New York, NY | Velay Fellowship | $65,000 |
| Stony Brook University | Stony Brook, NY | Velay Fellowship | $65,000 |
| Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | Velay Fellowship | $62,700 |
| National Marine Life Center | Buzzards Bay, MA | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Haverford College | Haverford, PA | Velay Fellowship | $59,600 |
| Bryn Mawr College | Bryn Mawr, PA | Velay Fellowship | $59,125 |
| Compter Sur Demain | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania Horticultural Society | Philadelphia, PA | Philadelphia Green program. | $50,000 |
| Rewild | Austin, TX | Turtle Conservation Fund | $50,000 |
| Land Trust Alliance | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Bronx, NY | Turtle conservation in Myanmar | $30,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $800,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | New York, NY | For work in Philadelphia | $500,000 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $400,000 |
| Natural Resources Defence Council | New York, NY | Oceans Programs | $200,000 |
| Galapagos Conservancy | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Philadelphia Zoo | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| City University of New York | New York, NY | Velay Fellowship | $65,000 |
| Stony Brook University | Stony Brook, NY | Velay Fellowship | $65,000 |
| Compter Sur Demain | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania Horticultural Society | Philadelphia, PA | Philadelphia Green program. | $50,000 |
| Rewild | Austin, TX | Turtle Conservation Fund | $50,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Bronx, NY | Turtle conservation in Myanmar | $30,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,738,073 | 41 |
| 2023 | $5,771,773 | 56 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503149349100015
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6959472
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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