The Pew Charitable Trusts

Washington, DC, 20004 (202) 552-2000 Est. 2002 EIN 56-2307147
T30 - Public Foundations 990 - Public charity return 501(c)(3)
www.pew.org

Mission

Founded in 1948, The Pew Charitable Trusts uses data to make a difference. Pew addresses the challenges of a changing world by illuminating issues, creating common ground, and advancing ambitious projects that lead to tangible progress. Pew applies a rigorous, analytical approach to improve public policy, inform the public and invigorate civic life.

Giving Portfolio

Total Grants
3,054
Total Giving
$997.8M
Recipients
2,426
Years Active
2017 - 2024
Avg grant: $330,580 Median: $62,500

Yearly Trends

YearGrantsTotal Giving Avg GrantNewRepeat
2024535$140.6M $263K165259
2023391$138.9M $355K101221
2022401$138.3M $345K97216
2021407$162.9M $400K132201
2020439$136.9M $312K137217
2019396$132.3M $334K188145
2017485$147.7M $305K3470

Sectors Funded

Education
670
Environment
347
Arts, Culture & Humanities
196
Health Care
176
Animal-Related
126
Human Services
109
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
109
Public & Societal Benefit
60
and 17 more sectors

Top States

Pennsylvania
465
District of Columbia
400
California
341
New York
263
Massachusetts
199
Virginia
163
Maryland
111
Colorado
107
and 42 more states

Grantee Size Profile

Over $50M
980
$10M - $50M
466
$1M - $5M
455
$5M - $10M
223
$500K - $1M
151
$100K - $500K
109
Under $100K
17

Top Grantees

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DC - 20 grants
$244.6M
DC - 3 grants
$33.7M
$27.8M
$26.4M
TN - 5 grants
$21.7M
TN - 3 grants
$16.1M
$15.0M

Grants Awarded · 2764 grants

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Financials

Total Revenue
$467,971,224
Total Expenses
$392,066,052
Net Assets
$1,140,068,700
901 employees 13 volunteers
From latest filing (tax period ending 2025-06-30)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve
2.9 years Healthy
Net assets / monthly expenses
Year-over-Year Change
Revenue ↑ 14.4%
Expenses ↑ 3.1%
Revenue Sources
Contributions 81.5% Investment 18.3%
Expense Breakdown
Program 87.6% Management 10.6% Fundraising 1.8%

Officers & Trustees (24)

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Filing History (7 filings)

YearRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2024 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
$467,971,224 ↑$392,066,052$1,140,068,700
2023 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
$408,893,947 ↓$380,100,942$1,011,101,727
2022 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
$415,231,323 ↑$361,371,516$932,484,214
2021 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022
$341,410,426 ↓$376,487,152$843,208,437
2020 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
$343,505,223 ↓$347,830,439$997,761,079
2019 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
$346,765,756 ↑$351,552,064$887,202,941
2017 990 - Public charity return
Jul 1, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018
$337,873,774 $366,751,233$880,831,107

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EIN: 56-2307147 · Source: IRS Form 990 e-file data