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Pershing Square Philanthropies
Pershing Square Foundation was established in 2006 by Bill Ackman. The foundation receives its resources from the wealth created at Pershing Square Capital...
Pershing Square Philanthropies
Pershing Square Foundation was established in 2006 by Bill Ackman. The foundation receives its resources from the wealth created at Pershing Square Capital Management. Neri Oxman serves as co-trustee alongside Ackman. The foundation allocates across health, education and social innovation programs. Confirmed recipients include One Acre Fund, Innocence Project, Planned Parenthood and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Geographic reach spans the United States and selected international markets. Capital is deployed through direct grants rather than fund commitments. Assets stand at $438 million. The foundation maintains no additional offices beyond the New York headquarters. Bill Ackman signed the Giving Pledge, committing to donate at least half his wealth. No operational events specific to the foundation were recorded in the last 24 months. The structure ties philanthropic decisions directly to the Ackman-Oxman family without an independent investment committee or external manager layer. This keeps mandate execution inside the family governance model.
General information
Firm type
Endowment / Foundation
Year founded
2006
AUM
438 (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
787 11th Avenue 9th Floor, New York, NY 10019, United States
Principals
Bill Ackman
Co-Trustee
Neri Oxman
Co-Trustee
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Pershing Square Philanthropies?
Bill Ackman and Neri Oxman serve as co-trustees. Decisions remain within the family without a separate investment committee.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Resources originate from Bill Ackman, founder of Pershing Square Capital Management.
Does Pershing Square Philanthropies participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The foundation makes direct grants to recipient organizations. No fund commitments appear in the record.
Which sectors does Pershing Square Philanthropies explicitly prioritize?
Health, life sciences and education receive the majority of grants. Social innovation programs form a secondary focus.
How is Pershing Square Philanthropies related to Pershing Square Capital Management?
The foundation draws its endowment from Ackman's returns at the investment firm while maintaining separate legal and grant-making operations.
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