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Form 990-PFTax year 2021EIN 26-0542636

WSFS Community Foundation

A private foundation in Philadelphia, PA. Its return for tax year 2021 lists 37 grants and $287,500 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2021 (period ending Dec 31, 2021), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
WSFS Community Foundation Attn Robe
1818 Beneficial Bank Place 1818, Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 519-5747
Form and materials
To request a donation, the request must be in writing on a non-profit organization's letterhead. The request must include the following information in writing: a cover letter identifying the proposal request and the objective of the organization, a copy of the organization's budget, a list of funders that provide support to the organization, a list and professional identification of the organization's board of directors and a copy of the organization's IRS 501(c)(3) tax determination letter and tax id number.
Deadlines
Donation requests are considered year round, from january 1 - december 31.
Restrictions
Beneficial foundation makes charitable donations only to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations within our principal service areas in pennsylvania and new jersey. Contributions must be used to meet the needs of all communities, especially low and moderate income households and neighborhoods.

Assets and giving by year

1 return on file

Tax year 2021 is the only return we have read for this foundation so far.

  • Tax year 2021

    $287,500

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $0

Grants paid in 2021

37 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Delaware Prosperity Partnership IncWilmington, DE

    Grant to support "advancing prosperity campaign"

    $50,000
  2. Delaware College ScholarsWilmington, DE

    Grant to expand services to underrepresented public school students

    $50,000
  3. Lucy OutreachCamden, NJ

    Grant for afterschool program $25,000 per year for two years starting 2021

    $25,000
  4. WhyyPhiladelphia, PA

    Grant to support whyy media labs and bring media arts education to schools

    $15,000
  5. Urbanpromise - Camden NJPennsauken, NJ

    General operating grant

    $15,000
  6. Brandywine Valley SPCAWest Chester, PA

    Silver corporate sponsorship-multiple events

    $10,000
  7. Christiana Care Health SystemWilmington, DE

    1st capital campaign payment for securing tomorrow program

    $10,000
  8. Housing Partnership of Chester CountyDowningtown, PA

    First time home buyer, budget, credit & pre-purchase counseling program

    $10,000
  9. Junior Achievement of Delaware (wilmington)Wilmington, DE

    2021 ja biztown brand partnership and debit bard sponsor

    $8,500
  10. Nehemiah Gateway Community Development CorporationWilmington, DE

    Grant for tax free tax preparation and educational service campaign

    $7,500
  11. PacdcPhiladelphia, PA

    Placemaker sponsorship of the 2021 signature event series

    $6,500
  12. American Heart Association (new Castle County)Dallas, TX

    Sponsorship of 4 aha events

    $6,500
  13. Good Neighbors Home RepairKennett Square, PA

    Gold annual sponsorship assist with home repairs in lmi areas.

    $6,000
  14. Meals on Wheels DelawareWilmington, DE

    Presenting sponsorship of the ultimate tailgate

    $5,000
  15. La Red Health CenterGeorgetown, DE

    $2500 sponsorship of the 20th anniversary and $2500 general operating

    $5,000
  16. Independence SchoolNewark, DE

    Quill- presenting sponsorship of the virtual gala & 5k

    $5,000
  17. Forum to Advance Minorities in Engineering Inc (fame)Wilmington, DE

    Silver sponsorship of the catalyzing chamber conference

    $5,000
  18. United Negro College FundWashington, DC

    His honor's court sponsorship of the mayor's masked ball

    $4,000
  19. Delaware Center for HorticultureWilmington, DE

    Operating support for branches to chances

    $3,500
  20. Main Line Chamber FoundationWayne, PA

    Silver sponsorship of the soceity of professional women events

    $3,500
  21. Girl Scouts of Eastern PennsylvaniaMiquon, PA

    Brownie sponsorship of the take the lead virtual gala

    $3,000
  22. Mastery Charter Schools FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    Assist with technology needs due to covid-19

    $2,500
  23. Back on My FeetPhiladelphia, PA

    Half marathon sponsorship running festival

    $2,500
  24. SoarWilmington, DE

    Grant to assist with telehealth efforts in delaware

    $2,500
  25. Serviam Girls AcademyWilmington, DE

    Honor roll sponsorship of the 2021 evening under the stars in person and virtual

    $2,500
  26. Delaware Technical & Community College Stanton CampusDover, DE

    2021 mardi gras bronze sponsorship designated to patient care technician program scholarship

    $2,500
  27. Delaware Financial Literacy InstituteWilmington, DE

    2021 virtual teach children to save- supporting sponsorship

    $2,500
  28. For Pete's Sake Cancer RespitePlymouth MTNG, PA

    Sponsorship of virtual national for pete's sake day

    $2,500
  29. Drexel Neumann AcademyChester, PA

    Grant supporting a sponsorship supporting the annual celebration event

    $2,500
  30. Villa Maria Academy High SchoolMalvern, PA

    Green sponsorship of the 2021 virtual mardi gras fest

    $2,500
  31. Chester County Chamber FoundationWilmington, DE

    Sponsorship package: foundation support

    $2,500
  32. Brandywine Red Clay AllianceWest Chester, PA

    Clean up initiative sponsorship

    $2,000
  33. National Multiple Sclerosis Society Greater Delaware Valley ChapterNew York, NY

    Bronze sponsorship of the women against MS virtual luncheon

    $1,500
  34. Ronald McDonald House of DelawareWilmington, DE

    Gift of car sponsorship of the go the distance 5k run/walk

    $1,500
  35. Jefferson Awards for Public ServiceWilmington, DE

    Leadership sponsorship of the 2021 delaware salute to service

    $1,500
  36. Kish Home IncFelton, DE

    General operating grant

    $1,000
  37. Domestic Violence Center of Chester CountyWest Chester, PA

    Virtual all that's purple gala- lavender sponsorship

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Youth development3 grants $78,00042% of the total
  2. Community development1 grant $50,00027% of the total
  3. Arts and culture1 grant $15,0008% of the total
  4. Education4 grants $12,5007% of the total
  5. Animals1 grant $10,0005% of the total
  6. Environment2 grants $5,5003% of the total
  7. 4 other causes5 grants $16,0009% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Delaware18 grants $166,000
  2. Pennsylvania14 grants $69,500
  3. New Jersey2 grants $40,000
  4. Texas1 grant $6,500
  5. District of Columbia1 grant $4,000
  6. New York1 grant $1,500

Officers, directors and trustees

11 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Patrick WardPRESIDENT Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Charles MosherTREASURER Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Robert J JulianoSECRETARY Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Vernita DorseyBOARD MEMBER Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Karen BuchholzBOARD MEMBER Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Merle BrownBOARD MEMBER Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Rebecca AcevedoBOARD MEMBER Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Rodger LevensonBOARD MEMBER Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Rick WrightBOARD MEMBER Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Ron DuttonBOARD MEMBER Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Martin GallagherBOARD MEMBER Hours 0.25Pay $0

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