How to apply
NONE Contact: Vernita Dorsey, 500 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, de, 3025715277, VDORSEY@WSFSBANK.COM Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Delaware / pennsylvania / new jersey only
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 323 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Be Ready Community Development CorporationWilmington, DE | Affordable housing | $100K |
| Teensharp - Wilmington deWilmington, DE | Education & leadership development | $100K |
| Pathways to Success IncGeorgetown, DE | Strengthening those in need (health & human services) | $80K |
| Distance Learning Center IncPhiladelphia, PA | Education & leadership development | $55K |
| Delaware Prosperity Partnership IncWilmington, DE | Revitalization and business economic empowerment | $50K |
| Delaware Prosperity Partnership IncWilmington, DE | Revitalization and business economic empowerment | $50K |
| Philadelphia AcademiesPhiladelphia, PA | Education & leadership development | $50K |
| United Way of DelawareWilmington, DE | Affordable housing | $40K |
| United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern NjPhiladelphia, PA | Strengthening those in need (health & human services) | $40K |
| Cristo Rey Philadelphia High SchoolPhiladelphia, PA | Education & leadership development | $38K |
| Chester County Economic Development CouncilExton, PA | Revitalization and business economic empowerment | $33K |
| Delaware Business Roundtable Education CommitteeWilmington, DE | Education & leadership development | $33K |
| Freire Charter School WilmingtonWilmington, DE | Education & leadership development | $33K |
| Wilmington Neighborhood Conservancy Land BankWilmington, DE | Community investments (art, community centers, green spaces) | $33K |
| Proximate NetworkMilton, DE | Education & leadership development | $30K |
| Ronald McDonald House of DelawareWilmington, DE | Strengthening those in need (health & human services) | $30K |
| Finserv FoundationVillanova, PA | Education & leadership development | $26K |
| Brighter Horizon FoundationPhiladelphia, PA | Education & leadership development | $25K |
| Community Education BuildingWilmington, DE | Education & leadership development | $25K |
| Community Loan Fund of New Jersey Inc Dba New Jersey Community CapitalNew Brunswick, NJ | Revitalization and business economic empowerment | $25K |
| Delaware College ScholarsWilmington, DE | Education & leadership development | $25K |
| Pidc Community CapitalPhiladelphia, PA | Revitalization and business economic empowerment | $25K |
| Sunday Breakfast MissionWilmington, DE | Strengthening those in need (health & human services) | $25K |
| The Food Bank of South JerseyPennsauken, NJ | Strengthening those in need (health & human services) | $25K |
| Trust for Public LandPhiladelphia, PA | Community investments (art, community centers, green spaces) | $25K |
| Whyy IncPhiladelphia, PA | Education & leadership development | $25K |
| Sharing ExcessPhiladelphia, PA | Strengthening those in need (health & human services) | $24K |
| Jewish Relief AgencyBala Cynwyd, PA | Strengthening those in need (health & human services) | $24K |
| Camden Shipyard and Maritime MuseumCamden, NJ | Education & leadership development | $20K |
| Camden Shipyard and Maritime MuseumCamden, NJ | Education & leadership development | $20K |
| Urbanpromise Ministries Inc - NjCamden, NJ | Education & leadership development | $18K |
| Cathedral KitchenCamden, NJ | Strengthening those in need (health & human services) | $16K |
| Drueding Centerproject RainbowPhiladelphia, PA | Strengthening those in need (health & human services) | $15K |
| Drueding Centerproject RainbowPhiladelphia, PA | Affordable housing | $15K |
| Entrepreneur WorksPhiladelphia, PA | Revitalization and business economic empowerment | $15K |
| Hbcu Week Foundation IncWilmington, DE | Education & leadership development | $15K |
| Homeland CenterHarrisburg, PA | Strengthening those in need (health & human services) | $15K |
| Horizons Greater PhiladelphiaWayne, PA | Education & leadership development | $15K |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater PhiladelphiaBala Cynwyd, PA | Strengthening those in need (health & human services) | $15K |
| Lisa's ArmyLafayette Hill, PA | Strengthening those in need (health & human services) | $15K |
| Mercy Career & Technical High SchoolPhiladelphia, PA | Education & leadership development | $15K |
| New Leash on LifeNarberth, PA | Education & leadership development | $15K |
| Sisters of Saint JosephPhiladelphia, PA | Strengthening those in need (health & human services) | $15K |
| Wilmington Renaissance Corporation (wrc) - Wilmington AllianceWilmington, DE | Revitalization and business economic empowerment | $15K |
| Little Sisters of the Poor - Holy Family HomePhiladelphia, PA | Strengthening those in need (health & human services) | $14K |
| American Cancer Society - PaBlue Bell, PA | Strengthening those in need (health & human services) | $12K |
| Academia Antonia Alonso Charter SchoolNewark, DE | Education & leadership development | $10K |
| Affordable Housing Centers of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA | Affordable housing | $10K |
| Bayhealth Medical FoundationDover, DE | Education & leadership development | $10K |
| Blocs (business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools)King of Prussia, PA | Education & leadership development | $10K |
| CASA Youth Advocates Delco & ChesterMedia, PA | Strengthening those in need (health & human services) | $10K |
| Chester Community Improvement Project IncChester, PA | Affordable housing | $10K |
| Chosen 300 MinistriesPhiladelphia, PA | Strengthening those in need (health & human services) | $10K |
| Christiana Care Health SystemNew Castle, DE | Strengthening those in need (health & human services) | $10K |
| Community Legal Aid Society IncWilmington, DE | Affordable housing | $10K |
| Covenant House of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA | Education & leadership development | $10K |
| Delaware Center for HorticultureWilmington, DE | Education & leadership development | $10K |
| Family Counseling Center of St Paul's Dba Amanecer Counseling & Resource CeWilmington, DE | Strengthening those in need (health & human services) | $10K |
| Food Bank of DelawareNewark, DE | Strengthening those in need (health & human services) | $10K |
| Frankford Community Development CorporationPhiladelphia, PA | Revitalization and business economic empowerment | $10K |
By state: Pennsylvania 198 · Delaware 92 · New Jersey 30 · Maryland 1 · New York 1 · California 1
About this foundation
Wsfs Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Robert Mack, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Wsfs Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. NONE Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Wsfs Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $2.7M across 323 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Wsfs Foundation give?
Pennsylvania (198 grants), Delaware (92 grants), New Jersey (30 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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