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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 26-3535044

Wyncote Foundation

A private foundation in Philadelphia, PA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 139 grants and $26.3 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $26,273,216

    Grants listed
    139
    Assets, end of year
    $604,878,245

  • Tax year 2023

    $25,021,830

    Grants listed
    153
    Assets, end of year
    $581,268,608

  • Tax year 2022

    $29,912,684

    Grants listed
    164
    Assets, end of year
    $548,416,966

  • Tax year 2021

    $25,434,110

    Grants listed
    167
    Assets, end of year
    $686,313,860

  • Tax year 2020

    $30,719,538

    Grants listed
    202
    Assets, end of year
    $612,779,360

Grants paid in 2024

139 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Philadelphia FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for community foundation donor advised funds

    $6,322,500
  2. Philadelphia Film SocietyPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for capital improvements and ongoing programs

    $1,145,000
  3. Santa Fe OperaSanta Fe, NM

    Support for endowment and ongoing programs

    $1,100,000
  4. EarthjusticeSeattle, WA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $1,000,000
  5. People's Light & Theatre CompanyMalvern, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $1,000,000
  6. Brown UniversityProvidence, RI

    Support for endowment

    $800,000
  7. Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for historic pipe organ programming and ongoing programs

    $800,000
  8. Natural Lands Trust IncMedia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $620,000
  9. FringeartsPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $550,000
  10. Food LifelineSeattle, WA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $500,000
  11. Historic Organ Restoration CommitteeAtlantic City, NJ

    Support for historic pipe organ

    $400,000
  12. Washington Farmland TrustSeattle, WA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $400,000
  13. Wilma Theater IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $390,000
  14. Friends of KexpSeattle, WA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $375,000
  15. World Cafe LivePhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $375,000
  16. Rosenbach Museum and LibraryPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for endowment and ongoing programs

    $360,000
  17. Solid Ground WashingtonSeattle, WA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $355,000
  18. Climate SolutionsSeattle, WA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $350,000
  19. Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD

    Support for the center for clinical global health education and the center for gupta-klinsky india institute

    $325,000
  20. American UniversityWashington, DC

    Support for current

    $297,500
  21. Opera PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for historic pipe organ programming and ongoing programs

    $284,000
  22. Northwest Harvest E M MSeattle, WA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $250,000
  23. Church of the Holy Trinity Rittenhouse SquarePhiladelphia, PA

    Support for historic pipe organ

    $240,840
  24. American Documentary IncBrooklyn, NY

    Support for ongoing programs

    $232,850
  25. Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for endowment and ongoing programs

    $225,000
  26. American Organ AcademyHartville, OH

    Support for ongoing programs

    $220,000
  27. Kuow-Puget Sound Public RadioSeattle, WA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $200,000
  28. Mass Design Group LTDBoston, MA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $200,000
  29. Pike Place Market FoundationSeattle, WA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $200,000
  30. Science History InstitutePhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $200,000
  31. Seattle Aquarium SocietySeattle, WA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $166,666
  32. Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, DC

    Support for endowment

    $160,000
  33. Media Impact Funders IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $155,000
  34. Bearded Ladies CabaretPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $150,000
  35. Firelight Media IncNew York, NY

    Support for ongoing programs

    $150,000
  36. Partners for Sacred Places IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for historic pipe organ programming

    $150,000
  37. Town Hall AssociationSeattle, WA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $150,000
  38. Washington Environmental CouncilSeattle, WA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $150,000
  39. WXPN-FM Radio Station Licensed to the Trustees of the University of PennsylPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $150,000
  40. Episcopal Church of Bethesda-By-The-SeaPalm Beach, FL

    Support for historic pipe organ

    $142,472
  41. Minnesota Public RadioSaint Paul, MN

    Support for historic pipe organ programming

    $135,000
  42. National Philanthropic TrustConshohocken, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $133,000
  43. Pig Iron Theatre Company IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $130,000
  44. Whyy IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $125,000
  45. Bay Area Video CoalitionSan Francisco, CA

    Support for specific pictures

    $120,000
  46. Center City District FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $112,238
  47. Ballard Food BankSeattle, WA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $100,000
  48. BalletxPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $100,000
  49. BlackstarPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $100,000
  50. FarestartSeattle, WA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $100,000
  51. Independent Television Service IncSan Francisco, CA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $100,000
  52. Keep Our Republic Charitable FundWashington, DC

    Support for ongoing programs

    $100,000
  53. Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund IncNew York, NY

    Support for ongoing programs

    $100,000
  54. Lantern Theater CompanyPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs and capital improvements

    $100,000
  55. Metropolitan Opera Association IncNew York, NY

    Support for historic pipe organ programming

    $100,000
  56. Quintessence Theatre GroupPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for capital improvements

    $100,000
  57. Scribe Video Center IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $100,000
  58. Seattle International Film FestivalSeattle, WA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $100,000
  59. Organ Historical SocietyVillanova, PA

    Support for historic pipe organ and ongoing programs

    $97,315
  60. Witf IncHarrisburg, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $90,000
  61. Spotlight PAHarrisburg, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $85,000
  62. Pathway SchoolWest Norriton, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $80,000
  63. Project Mercy IncFort Wayne, IN

    Support for ongoing programs

    $80,000
  64. Arden Theatre CompanyPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $75,000
  65. Center for Investigative Reporting Inc aka Foundation for National ProgrSan Francisco, CA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $75,000
  66. National Center for Family Philanthropy IncWashington, DC

    Support for ongoing programs

    $75,000
  67. Public Interest Law CenterPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $75,000
  68. Public Media Women in Leadership IncBoulder, CO

    Support for ongoing programs

    $75,000
  69. Women Make Movies IncNew York, NY

    Support for fly film company, LTD

    $75,000
  70. Pennsylvania Ballet AssociationPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for historic pipe organ programming and ongoing programs

    $73,000
  71. Public Media CompanyBoulder, CO

    Support for ongoing programs

    $70,000
  72. Ayiti DemenNew York, NY

    Support for ongoing programs

    $60,000
  73. Pacific Northwest Trail AssociationSedro Woolley, WA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $60,000
  74. Painted Bride Art Center IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for endowment and ongoing programs

    $60,000
  75. Philadelphia Theatre CompanyPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $60,000
  76. Theatre Exile CompanyPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $60,000
  77. Theatre Horizon IncNorristown, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $60,000
  78. 1812 Productions IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $55,000
  79. Berkshire Agriculture Ventures IncGT Barrington, MA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $50,000
  80. Catapult Film FundSan Francisco, CA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $50,000
  81. Developing Radio PartnersWashington, DC

    Support for ongoing programs

    $50,000
  82. Friends of the Wissahickon IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $50,000
  83. Hedgerow Theatre IncRose Valley, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $50,000
  84. Interact IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $50,000
  85. International Documentary Foundation IncLos Angeles, CA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $50,000
  86. Lenfest Institute for Journalism LLCPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $50,000
  87. Lifecycle WomancareBryn Mawr, PA

    Support for capital improvements

    $50,000
  88. Plays and PlayersPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $50,000
  89. University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & PracticePhiladelphia, PA

    Support for endowment

    $50,000
  90. Virginia Mason Franciscan HealthSeattle, WA

    Support for bailey-boushay house

    $50,000
  91. Washington Trails AssociationSeattle, WA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $50,000
  92. Woodmere Art Museum IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for capital improvements

    $50,000
  93. Bristol Riverside Theater Company IncBristol, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $40,000
  94. North Carolina Public Television Foundation IncRTP, NC

    Support for reel south

    $40,000
  95. Resolve Philadelphia IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $40,000
  96. Seattle Parks FoundationSeattle, WA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $35,000
  97. Washington DC International Film Festival IncWashington, DC

    Support for the impact project

    $35,000
  98. Philadelphia Episcopal CathedralPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for historic pipe organ

    $30,975
  99. Food MoxiePhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $30,000
  100. SeashareBainbridge Is, WA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $30,000
  101. Glen Foerd Conservation CorporationPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for historic pipe organ

    $26,600
  102. Fonkoze USA IncWashington, DC

    Support for ongoing programs

    $25,000
  103. Inis Nua Theatre CompanyPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $25,000
  104. Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti IncMarshfield, MA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $25,000
  105. Local Journalism InitiativeWilmington, DE

    Support for ongoing programs

    $25,000
  106. National Parks Conservation AssociationWashington, DC

    Support for ongoing programs

    $25,000
  107. New Paradise Laboratories Theatre IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $25,000
  108. Pennsylvania Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Health SystemPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for penn mobile mammography

    $25,000
  109. Philadelphia Mural Arts AdvocatesPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $25,000
  110. Philadelphia Museum of ArtPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $25,000
  111. Real Change Homeless Empowerment ProjectSeattle, WA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $25,000
  112. Friends Central School CorporationWynnewood, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $20,000
  113. Ithaca CollegeIthaca, NY

    Support for ongoing programs

    $20,000
  114. Lifelong-Health for AllSeattle, WA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $20,000
  115. Macguffin Theatre and Film CompanyPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $20,000
  116. National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Greater NorthwestSeattle, WA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $20,000
  117. Nichole Canuso Dance CompanyPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $20,000
  118. Partners for Justice IncNew York, NY

    Support for ongoing programs

    $20,000
  119. Playpenn IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $20,000
  120. Reporters Committee for Freedom of the PressWashington, DC

    Support for ongoing programs

    $20,000
  121. Act II Playhouse LTDAmbler, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $15,000
  122. Greater Philadelphia Film OfficePhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $15,000
  123. Montgomery Theater IncSouderton, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $12,500
  124. Philadelphia Artists Collective IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $12,000
  125. Civic News CompanyNew York, NY

    Support for ongoing programs

    $10,000
  126. Delaware Public MediaDover, DE

    Support for ongoing programs

    $10,000
  127. First Person ArtsPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $10,000
  128. New York Theatre Workshop IncNew York, NY

    Support for ongoing programs

    $10,000
  129. Newport Festivals Foundation IncManchester, MA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $10,000
  130. Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing ArtsPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $10,000
  131. Philadelphia Young PlaywrightsPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $10,000
  132. Pickleberry Pie IncCheltenham, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $10,000
  133. Preservation Alliance for Greater PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $10,000
  134. Publicsource IncPittsburgh, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $10,000
  135. Tiny Dynamite IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $10,000
  136. WLVT-TV Channel 39Bethlehem, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $10,000
  137. Wvia Public MediaPittston, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $10,000
  138. Washington Memorial ChapelValley Forge, PA

    Support for historic pipe organ

    $8,760
  139. Wallingford Community Senior CenterSeattle, WA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $5,000

Approved for future payment

38 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Philadelphia Film SocietyPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for capital improvements and ongoing programs

    $1,130,000
  2. Germantown Friends SchoolPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for endowment

    $1,000,000
  3. Lantern Theater CompanyPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs and capital improvements

    $1,000,000
  4. Science History InstitutePhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $400,000
  5. Whyy IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $275,000
  6. American Organ AcademyHartville, OH

    Support for ongoing programs

    $250,000
  7. Wilma Theater IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $250,000
  8. Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $200,000
  9. American UniversityWashington, DC

    Support for current

    $175,000
  10. Bearded Ladies CabaretPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $150,000
  11. Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD

    Support for the center for gupta-klinsky india institute

    $150,000
  12. Public Interest Law CenterPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $150,000
  13. Public Media Group of Southern CaliforniaBurbank, CA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $130,000
  14. BalletxPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $100,000
  15. BlackstarPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $100,000
  16. Public Media CompanyBoulder, CO

    Support for ongoing programs

    $100,000
  17. Scribe Video Center IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $100,000
  18. Southern Documentary FundDurham, NC

    Support for ongoing programs

    $100,000
  19. Witf IncHarrisburg, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $80,000
  20. Center for Investigative Reporting Inc aka Foundation for National ProgrSan Francisco, CA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $75,000
  21. Philadelphia FoundationPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for community foundation donor advised fund

    $62,335
  22. Developing Radio PartnersWashington, DC

    Support for ongoing programs

    $50,000
  23. Friends Central School CorporationWynnewood, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $50,000
  24. Interact IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $50,000
  25. Lenfest Institute for Journalism LLCPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $50,000
  26. Lightbox Film CenterWynnewood, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $50,000
  27. Media Impact Funders IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $50,000
  28. Pennsylvania Ballet AssociationPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $50,000
  29. Public Media Women in Leadership IncBoulder, CO

    Support for ongoing programs

    $50,000
  30. Bristol Riverside Theater Company IncBristol, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $40,000
  31. Washington DC International Film Festival IncWashington, DC

    Support for the impact project

    $35,000
  32. Organ Historical SocietyVillanova, PA

    Support for historic pipe organ

    $33,000
  33. Local Journalism InitiativeWilmington, DE

    Support for ongoing programs

    $25,000
  34. Simpatico TheatrePhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $15,000
  35. Philadelphia Artists Collective IncPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $12,000
  36. Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing ArtsPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $10,000
  37. Philadelphia Young PlaywrightsPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $10,000
  38. JunkPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for ongoing programs

    $5,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Arts and culture60 grants $9,744,35043% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking5 grants $6,585,50029% of the total
  3. Environment6 grants $1,271,6006% of the total
  4. Community development5 grants $1,217,2385% of the total
  5. Education9 grants $967,5004% of the total
  6. Food and agriculture2 grants $550,0002% of the total
  7. 12 other causes20 grants $2,156,66610% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Pennsylvania74 grants $15,913,728
  2. Washington24 grants $4,691,666
  3. New Mexico1 grant $1,100,000
  4. Rhode Island2 grants $810,000
  5. New York10 grants $777,850
  6. District of Columbia8 grants $687,500
  7. California6 grants $470,000
  8. Maryland2 grants $425,000
  9. New Jersey1 grant $400,000
  10. Massachusetts3 grants $275,000

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

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

  • Duncan A HaasBOARD CHAIR Hours 4Pay $0
  • David W HaasVICE CHAIR/SECRETARY Hours 4Pay $0
  • Frederick R HaasVICE CHAIR Hours 4Pay $0
  • Leonard C HaasVICE CHAIR Hours 4Pay $0
  • Kristin Ross RobinsonEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/ASST. TREASURER Hours 40Pay $300,000

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