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Pwc Foundation Inc

EIN 13-6116238 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PwC FOUNDATION, INC., (THE FOUNDATION) IS A SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT IS FORMED UNDER THE NONPROFIT LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO UNLOCK POTENTIAL AND ACCELERATE PATHS TO OPPORTUNITY. THE FOUNDATION'S GRANT MAKING ACTIVITIES ARE DIRECTED TO THREE CAUSES AREAS: 1)EDUCATION: TO CLOSE THE OPPORTUNITY GAP AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS THROUGH GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT CREATE INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES THAT EQUIP STUDENTS WITH THE CRITICAL SKILLS FOR SUCCESS, LAY A SUSTAINABLE FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL GROWTH AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO COLLEGE AND CAREER PATHWAYS. 2) TO INVEST IN MITIGATION, PREPARATION, RESPONSE AND RECOVERY SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE VULNERABILITIES TO NATURAL DISASTER IMPACTS, HELP COMMUNITIES BECOME MORE RESILIENT, AND BUILD DISASTER RESPONSE CAPABILITY. 3)THE PEOPLE OF PwC: TO PROVIDE NEED-BASED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PwC PARTNERS, PRINCIPALS AND EMPLOYEES AFFECTED

Income
$41.6 million
Spending
$26.8 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
29 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
0
Volunteers
66

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 29.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 36% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 468% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $22.1 million spent. GRANTS AND EXPENDITURES TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL CHANGE TO HELP CLOSE THE OPPORTUNITY GAP. INCLUDES 495 GRANTS MADE PRIMARILY TO PUBLIC CHARITIES AND OTHER PROGRAM RELATED EXPENDITURES INCURRED FOR EDUCATIONAL CONTENT.
  2. $4.4 million spent. 260 GRANTS MADE TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING EMERGENCY FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PUBLIC CHARITIES TO INVEST IN MITIGATION, PREPARATION, RESPONSE AND RECOVERY SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE VULNERABILITIES TO NATURAL DISASTER IMPACTS, HELP COMMUNITIES BECOME MORE RESILIENT, AND BUILD NATURAL DISASTER RESPONSE CAPABILITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1949.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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