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    PEPSICO FOUNDATION INC

    Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024
    PURCHASE, NYEIN 136163174 Website

    Annual Giving

    $37.6M-3% YoY

    Grants

    57

    Median Grant

    $100K

    Organizations Funded

    138

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    The PepsiCo Foundation invests in the essential elements of a sustainable food system with a mission to support thriving communities. Working with non-profits and experts around the globe, we are focused on helping communities obtain more equitable access to food security, safe water and economic opportunity. Founded in 1962, the foundation believes in the potential of people and communities they serve.

    Focus Areas

    scholarshipshigher education scholarshipscommunity college supportdisaster reliefhumanitarian assistancerefugee assistancewater and sanitation (wash)food security and emergency food relief

    Grant Types

    scholarship programsdisaster relief grantsdonor-advised fundsmatching giftsgeneral operating support

    Funded Initiatives

    $71M+ COVID-19 response globally with 250+ partners, $20M+ scholarship programs past 5 years, Family Scholars program $70M since 1996 with 6000+ scholarships, $18.2M CARE She Feeds the World partnership, 59M+ people helped with safe water access since 2006, 245M+ meals distributed since 2009

    How to Apply

    Does not accept unsolicited proposals for funding. Foundation provides funding through strategic partnerships with Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) partners, established NGOs, and foundation-initiated programs. Works with organizations like WaterAid, CARE, UN World Food Programme through strategic partnerships.

    Does Not Fund

    No unsolicited proposals accepted, focus limited to food security/water access/economic opportunity, must work through existing strategic partnerships or established partner organizations, no direct grant applications available to general nonprofits

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024-3%

    $37.6M

    Grants

    57

    Median

    $100K

    States

    13

    2023-20%

    $38.6M

    Grants

    79

    Median

    $12K

    States

    21

    2022

    $48.4M

    Grants

    123

    Median

    $50K

    States

    25

    Grant Size Distribution

    $100K

    Typical Grant (Median)

    $3K

    Smallest

    $25K

    25th Pctile

    $300K

    75th Pctile

    $14.4M

    Largest

    Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $25K and $300K.

    Largest Recent Grants

    $14.4M

    2024

    CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA

    VA · Donor Advised Fund/Matching Gifts Fund

    $5.2M

    2024

    AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES

    DC · Scholarship Program

    $5.2M

    2024

    SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA INC

    MN · Scholarship Program

    $2.1M

    2024

    GLOBAL IMPACT

    VA · General Support

    $2.0M

    2024

    MYRIAD USA INC

    NY · DISASTER RELIEF

    Geographic Focus

    VA
    $16.6M4 grants
    DC
    $8.5M18 grants
    MN
    $5.2M1 grants
    NY
    $3.2M11 grants
    GA
    $1.1M2 grants

    Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $113.0M
    $37.6M(33.3%)
    2023
    $66.4M
    $38.6M(58.2%)
    2022
    $49.1M
    $48.4M(98.6%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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