Private foundation · EIN 46-4957868 · Hockessin, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wapping Road Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $150K total, median $38K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$150K
Median grant
$38K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Atlantic Theater CompanyNew York, NYGeneral$50K
Newport Hospital FoundationNewport, RIGeneral$50K
Robert Potter League for AnimalsMiddletown, RIGeneral$25K
St Bernard's SchoolNew York, NYGeneral$25K

By state: New York 2 · Rhode Island 2

About this foundation

Wapping Road Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hockessin, Delaware, administered in care of Brandywine Pts, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Wapping Road Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Wapping Road Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $150K across 4 grants, a median of $38K.

Where does Wapping Road Foundation give?

New York (2 grants), Rhode Island (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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