Private foundation · EIN 36-6130748 · Flagstaff, Arizona

Wharton Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Arizona. The foundation accepts applications (JANUARY) and its median grant is $16K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $89K total, median $16K. 80% of grants stayed in Arizona. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$89K
Median grant
$16K
Stays in AZ
80%
of grants
Deadline
JANUARY
Assets
$2.8M

How to apply

Letters, via mail, fax or email, describing the product and its costs, amount of funds requested, general background of the organization and the purpose and objectives of the project to be funded. Copy of most recent irs letter of tax exempt status must be included. Contact: Scott Pettitt, 1374 W Lil Ben Trail, Flagstaff, Az, 9284404110, SCOTT@WHARTON-FOUNDATION.ORG Deadlines: JANUARY Restrictions: NONE

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

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Grand Canyon YouthFlagstaff, AZBoard designated fund$33K
TynkertopiaFlagstaff, AZBoard designated fund$30K
United Way of Northern ArizonaFlagstaff, AZBoard designated fund$16K
Friends of Camp ColtonFlagstaff, AZBoard designated fund$9,798
Stage Four FurnitureSuperior, NEBoard designated fund$1,000

By state: Arizona 4 · Nebraska 1

About this foundation

Wharton Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Flagstaff, Arizona, administered in care of Scott Pettitt, tax-exempt since 1957. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Wharton Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letters, via mail, fax or email, describing the product and its costs, amount of funds requested, general background of the organization and the purpose and objectives of the project to be funded. Deadlines: JANUARY.

How much does Wharton Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $89K across 5 grants, a median of $16K.

Where does Wharton Foundation Inc give?

Arizona (4 grants), Nebraska (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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