About this foundation

The Pinkerton Foundation, established in 1966 by Robert Allan Pinkerton, is an independent grantmaking organization. The foundation supports community-based programs for children, youth and families in economically disadvantaged areas of New York City. It favors direct-service programs that help young people reach their full potential and looks for groups with capable leadership, high expectations, well-defined goals and active participants. The foundation funds after-school, summer and career-readiness programs as well as initiatives for youth affected by the justice system or aging out of foster care. Grants are generally short-term (one to three years) with board review and two grantmaking meetings annually.

Funding focus

The Foundation supports community-based programs that combine engaging activities, mentoring by caring adults and academic training.

Grant programs