Ponce De Leon Foundation Awarded Grants in the Amount of $635,000 to Nonprofits

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Ponce De Leon Foundation (PDLB) announced grants totaling $635,000 awarded to nonprofit organizations on January 8, 2026. Since 2017 the foundation has provided over $3.6 million in grants. Awards range from $15,000 to $30,000 and support programs including education, workforce development, senior services, arts, refugee economic mobility, housing assistance, and health-related community services across New York and neighboring communities.

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Key Figures

New grants awarded: $635,000 Cumulative grants: Over $3.6 million Current price: $16.38 +5 more

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New grants awarded $635,000 Total grants awarded to nonprofits in latest funding round

Cumulative grants Over $3.6 million Total grants provided since 2017 by Ponce De Leon Foundation

Current price $16.38 Price prior to this community grants announcement

52-week range $10.875 – $18.01 Low and high over the last 52 weeks

Market cap $386,418,113 Equity value prior to the announcement

20-day average volume 105,924 shares Average daily trading volume over last 20 sessions

Today’s volume 31,987 shares Trading activity before this news item

Individual grant size $15,000–$30,000 Range of award amounts to listed nonprofit programs

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Volume Volume at 31,987 shares is below the 20-day average of 105,924, indicating relatively light trading ahead of this announcement. low

Technical Shares at $16.38 are trading above the 200-day MA of $14.26 and about 9.05% below the 52-week high of $18.01.

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While PDLB was down about 0.98%, key regional bank peers like BWFG, PCB, PLBC, R...

While PDLB was down about 0.98%, key regional bank peers like BWFG, PCB, PLBC, RBB, and USCB showed gains between roughly 1.8% and 3.37%, pointing to stock-specific trading rather than a sector-wide move.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 05 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Jan 05	Board appointment	Positive	+0.1%	Appointment of experienced director with economic development background.
Nov 17	Community grant award	Positive	-3.6%	$50,000 FHLBNY grant distributed to small businesses and nonprofits.
Oct 24	Earnings release	Positive	+1.6%	Q3 2025 results with higher net income and strong balance sheet growth.
Oct 22	Branch opening	Positive	-1.0%	Grand opening of new Inwood branch to expand access to banking.
Oct 14	Charter conversion	Positive	+2.8%	Conversion to national bank and financial holding company to expand powers.

Pattern Detected

Recent news has mostly been positive in tone, with three events seeing modestly positive price alignment and two community- or grant-related items showing negative price reactions, suggesting occasional divergence on mission-driven headlines.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, Ponce Financial Group has reported stronger financial performance and strategic evolution. On Oct 10, 2025, it completed a charter conversion to operate as Ponce Bank, National Association and became a bank and financial holding company, broadening powers. Q3 2025 results highlighted net income of $6.2M and solid loan and deposit growth. The bank also opened a new Inwood branch and secured a $50,000 grant for small business recovery, while recently adding an experienced director focused on underserved communities.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights Ponce De Leon Foundation’s commitment to community impact, with $635,00...

Analysis

This announcement highlights Ponce De Leon Foundation’s commitment to community impact, with $635,000 in new grants and over $3.6 million awarded since 2017. For PDLB, it complements earlier milestones such as Q3 earnings growth and the shift to a national bank charter. Investors may track how ongoing philanthropy interacts with financial performance, including earnings trends, balance sheet growth, and future regulatory disclosures, when evaluating the company’s long-term positioning.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

BRONX, N.Y., Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of the Ponce De Leon Foundation is pleased to announce it has awarded $635,000 to nonprofits that are making a difference in our communities. Since its inception in 2017, the Foundation has provided over $3.6 million in grants.

Madeline V. Marquez, Executive Director of the Ponce De Leon Foundation, stated "with each passing year, the number of grant applications continues to grow, a powerful reminder of the vast needs and extraordinary potential within our communities. We take pride in honoring all of our focus areas and in distributing funds with fairness and care, ensuring that every organization we support can strengthen its impact and help create lasting change."

Carlos P. Naudon, President and Director of the Ponce De Leon Foundation, stated "corporate social responsibility is our heartbeat, we live it, breathe it, and joyfully serve our communities."

Steven A. Tsavaris, Chairman of the Ponce De Leon Foundation added, "partnership thrives when missions align, we are humbled by these impactful organizations."

Aid for Aids International Inc: $20,000 for the Trauma-Informed Psychoeducational Groups Project

Andromeda Community Initiative: $20,000 for Construction Career Pathways Program

Astoria/Queens SHARE-ING & CARE-ING: $20,000 for Pathways to Prevention: Inclusive Cancer Education & Services for Queens Communities.

Braata Productions Inc: $20,000 for After-school & Senior Center Programming.

Bridge Street Development Corp: $25,000 for BSDC Older Adult Services.

Bronx Arts Ensemble Inc: $20,000 for the BAE Professionals Musicians Wages Concert Series.

Brooklyn Children’s Museum: $20,000 for Cultural Festivals 2026.

Center for Supportive Schools: $30,000 for Advancing Student Leadership Through When Students Lead & AI Literacy a PS 23/Mahatma K. Gandhi School.

Daniel’s Music Foundation: $20,000 for The 7^th Annual Danny Awards.

Dream Dare to Revitalize Education thru Arts & Mediation: $20,000 for Making Action Plans for Success.

Educational Video Center Inc: $15,000 for Youth Media Arts & Credible Educators Program.

Emma’s Torch Ltd: $20,000 for Building Economic Mobility for Low Income Refugees through Culinary Education.

First Jamaica Community & Urban Development Corp: $20,000 for the FJCUDC Food Expansion Program.

Giving Alternative Learners Uplifting Opportunities Inc: $20,000 for the Therapeutic Riding Program for Seniors-Silver Saddles.

Internationals Network for Public Schools Inc: $20,000 for Internationals Financial Literacy Course Development Project.

Jersey City Theatre Center Inc: $30,000 for The JCTC Global Arts Education Program.

Legal Action Center of the City of New York Inc: $20,000 for Fair Housing for New Yorkers with Convictions Program.

LIFT Inc: $20,000 for LIFT-New York Coaching Program.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Inc: $20,000 for Building Stability for Brooklyn Homeowners Program.

New Heights Youth, Inc: $20,000 for the College Bound Program.

Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow: $25,000 for Clearing the Path to Employment Program.

Palisades Emergency Residence Corp: $30,000 for Case Management Program.

Part of the Solution, Inc (POTS): $20,000 for the ESOL Program.

POINT Community Development Corp: $20,000 for Youth Arts Education Program.

Renaissance Youth Center: $15,000 for Renaissance Youth Center STEM Learning Adventures Program.

The Carter Burden Center for the Aging Inc: $20,000 for Essential Services for East Harlem Older Adults.

The Neighborhood Self Help by Older Persons Project (SHOPP): $20,000 for SHOPP Senior Community Assistance Project.

The Possibility Project: $20,000 for The Possibility Project’s Performing Arts Programs for Youth Empowerment.

The Washington Headquarters Association, New York Morris-Jumel Mansion Inc: $15,000 for Outreach School Programs.

Union City Music Project, Inc: $15,000 for 2026 After School Orchestral Music Programs for Hudson County Kids.

Women for Afghan Women: $15,000 for Senior Programs.

About the Ponce De Leon Foundation
The Ponce De Leon Foundation is a private 501(c)3 charitable corporation launched in 2017 with a generous gift of stock and cash from Ponce Bank. As the bank has grown, so has the foundation, and when Ponce Bank became a fully public entity in January of 2022 additional funds were donated. Ponce De Leon Foundation’s mission remains, to improve the quality of life in the communities in which Ponce Bank maintains full-service branches. With these gifts, Ponce Bank made clear its commitment to continue its tradition of supporting the communities it serves. For further information on the Ponce De Leon Foundation, you can send an email to Grants@Poncedeleonfoundation.org.

About Ponce Bank N.A.
Ponce Bank, N.A. was founded in the Bronx in 1960 by Puerto Ricans who chose to invest in their community at a time when most financial institutions were leaving. Today, the Bank operates 13 branches across the New York Metro area, with $3.2 billion in assets and over $500 million in capital. Headquartered in the Bronx, Ponce Bank, N.A. is one of the nation’s largest Latino-led Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs) and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). The Bank directs nearly 75% of its loans to low- and moderate-income neighborhoods and has been ranked #1 in Housing Focus among the 20 largest CDFI banks in terms of Assets, Deposits, and Lending. The Bank’s parent company, Ponce Financial Group, Inc., trades on the NASDAQ under the symbol PDLB.

Media Contact:
Jane Trachet
+1 (718) 734-7730
jane.trachet@poncebank.net

FAQ

How much did Ponce De Leon Foundation (PDLB) grant to nonprofits on January 8, 2026?

The foundation awarded a total of $635,000 in grants on January 8, 2026.

What is the cumulative grant total PDLB has distributed since 2017?

Since its inception in 2017, PDLB has provided more than $3.6 million in grants.

What grant sizes did PDLB provide in the January 2026 awards?

Individual awards in this round ranged from $15,000 to $30,000 per organization.

Which program areas did PDLB fund in the January 2026 grants?

Funded areas included education, workforce pathways, senior services, arts, refugee economic mobility, housing assistance, and community health programs.

How can investors or community members verify PDLB grant recipients and amounts?

The foundation published a list of recipient organizations and award amounts in its January 8, 2026 announcement.