Pledgeling Foundation

Open & Accessible
Public Charity
SAN FRANCISCO, CaliforniaVery LargeEIN: 462440594
Cancer Research CentersFood BanksMental Health OrganizationsLGBTQ+ Advocacy GroupsYouth Development Organizations

Pledgeling Foundation is a 501(c)(3) donor-advised fund (EIN 46-2440594) that processes donations and regrants them to a large network of nonprofit organizations. The site describes its disbursement schedule, tax receipts, nonprofit access/verification, and links to financials and support resources.

Source: Website · Mar 2026

Ideal Applicant

A registered charity that can receive donor-advised gifts, seeks general operating or program support, and is able to complete the foundation's nonprofit verification process.

Good Fit

  • Registered 501(c)(3) status and readiness for platform verification.
  • Clear request for general operating or unrestricted program support.
  • Track record or profile that is discoverable by donors (web presence or program summaries).
  • Programs that fit common charitable categories (health, youth, disaster relief, etc.).
  • Capacity to accept and acknowledge donor-advised fund gifts.

Geography

Broad

Observed grants in the latest year went to organizations in 47 states, indicating a national footprint even though one state received about one-third of total dollars.

Recipient Variety

Broad

The latest year shows very broad recipient variety: 918 grants to 897 distinct organizations with low concentration (the top five accounted for about 14%), and two-year data shows many independent recipients with 193 repeat grantees.

New Applicants

Broad

Based on the observed two-year history, most 2024 recipients (about 78%) were new and the foundation operates a public platform for regranting; direct evidence of turnover across more years is limited but the available data shows strong newcomer access.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026