PRINCETON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LIMITED
Advancement of higher education.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds carried forward at the end of the year were £2,745,563, an increase from the previous year's £1,031,157. The charity reported an operating surplus of £1,714,406 for the year ended 30 June 2025, having made educational grants totaling £11,551,405. The trustees maintain minimum reserves of £10,000 and believe the level of funds held is sufficient to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity has the support of its ultimate controlling party and maintains minimum reserves of £10,000 to ensure that its grant making objectives are met to the full extent.” — page 3
“The trustees of Princeton University in the USA are a related party, who bear the costs of annual audit and accountancy fees (2025 - £3,300 - 2024 £3,250) and periodic bank charges. In the current year Princeton University was the principal beneficiary of educational grants made by the company.” — page 4
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 06579652
Company officers (Companies House)
- MITCHELL, Marina on trustee list
- STAPLES, Stephen Richard not on trustee list
- FIAMMA, Stephen Eugene on trustee list
- MUINZER, Genevieve Mary on trustee list
- TEMPLE SECRETARIAL LIMITED
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- GENEVIEVE MARY MUINZER
- MARINA MITCHELL
- STEPHEN EUGENE FIAMMA
- Stephen Staple
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £13.2m | £11.6m |
| 30/06/2024 | £21.7m | £24.8m |
| 30/06/2023 | £19.2m | £17.5m |
| 30/06/2022 | £4.1m | £3.8m |
| 30/06/2021 | £4.2m | £3.0m |
Common questions
Is PRINCETON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds carried forward at the end of the year were £2,745,563, an increase from the previous year's £1,031,157. The charity reported an operating surplus of £1,714,406 for the year ended 30 June 2025, having made educational grants totaling £11,551,405. The trustees maintain minimum reserves of £10,000 and believe the level of funds held is sufficient to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Nielsens.
Who funds PRINCETON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PRINCETON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LIMITED as a grant recipient include National Philanthropic Trust UK Limited, THE APAX FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust UK Limited | FY2024 | £4.4m | |
| THE APAX FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £93k | Social mobility |
| THE APAX FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £64k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| NNS FOUNDATION | 2 | £27.5m |
| Founders Pledge Ltd | 1 | £3.4m |
| THE BROOMTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £500k |
Charities like this
- THE PRINCETHORPE FOUNDATION
- UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (USA) FOUNDATION LIMITED
- THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO FOUNDATION LIMITED
- PROWTING CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
- WYCLIF INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION LIMITED
- HUMAN PRACTICE FOUNDATION UK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRINCETON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LIMITED | £13.2m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PRINCETHORPE FOUNDATION | £20.4m | £170,001 - £180,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (USA) FOUNDATION LIMITED | £7.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO FOUNDATION LIMITED | £6.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| PROWTING CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | £140k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WYCLIF INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £618k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |