Penthesilea Fund Incorporated
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support primarily in the areas of arts and culture, education, and human services. Its mission is reflected in its funding activities, which include general support for institutions such as art museums and educational organizations, as well as advocacy groups focused on children's rights. The foundation serves a diverse range of causes, with a notable emphasis on enhancing cultural and educational opportunities. While it is based in New York, its funding also extends to organizations in Washington, D.C.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize nonprofit in arts, education, or child welfare with a New York connection and a known introduction or alignment with the foundation’s past general-support grants.
Good Fit
- • Operates in New York (or has a clear NY tie) or occasionally in DC.
- • Works in arts & culture, education, or children's advocacy similar to prior grantees.
- • Seeks general operating support at mid-range grant sizes (roughly $10k–$62k).
- • Has an existing relationship or can secure an introduction to the foundation’s officers or trustees.
Geography
Giving in the latest year covered two states with 77% of dollars to New York and the remainder to DC, indicating a state/regional rather than national footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows four distinct recipients and three new grantees, demonstrating some diversity for a small foundation but a limited absolute number of beneficiaries.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover exists (three new grantees in 2024), but the foundation explicitly marks grants as preselected/invitation-only and has no public website, so unsolicited applicants appear unlikely to succeed without an introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
