The Promethean Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPennington, New Jersey · EIN 93-4016072 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$499K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$12.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $170,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
57% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Conservation Foundation | Far Hills, NJ | Unrestricted general | $300,000 |
| Greenfaith | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $170,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Barking Back Animal Rescue | Wurtsboro, NY | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Mane Stream | Oldwick, NJ | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Stanley Isaacs Neighborhood Center | New York, NY | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| The Great Swamp Watershed Association | New Vernon, NJ | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $499,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641049349100114
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-4016072
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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