Private foundation · EIN 81-3965327 · Radnor, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Sylvia W and Randle M Kauders Foundation Inc

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: 38 grants paid, $370K total, median $10K. 87% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
38
$370K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in PA
87%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
1812 ProductionsPhiladelphia, PA1812 productions' educational outreach program: 1812 education$10K
Acting Without BoundariesBryn Mawr, PA2025 awb masters program$10K
Arden Theatre CoPhiladelphia, PAArden children's theatre 2024/25 season$10K
BalletxPhiladelphia, PABalletx festival at the mann$10K
Be a Part of the ConversationNewtown Square, PAFamily recovery course enhancement$10K
Caron Treatment CentersWernersville, PACaron's youth education program (yep)$10K
Chester County Economic Development Foundation IncExton, PALion cage pitch competition powered by i2n and penn state great valley and penn state brandywine$10K
Colon Cancer Coalition Get Your Rear in Gear PhiladelphiaMount Laurel Township, NJ2025 on the runway for a cure$10K
Cradles to CrayonsPhiladelphia, PACradles to crayons everyday essentials program$10K
Egopo Classic TheaterPhiladelphia, PAQueer revolutions$10K
Free Library of Philadelphia FoundationPhiladelphia, PAOne book, one philadelphia 2025$10K
Inis Nua Theatre CompanyPhiladelphia, PAIphigenia in splott by gary owen$10K
Lantern Theater CompanyPhiladelphia, PALantern theater company's arts education program, illumination$10K
Media Food Bank at FIRST ChurchMedia, PAKids kits - weekend meals for children (pilot)$10K
Miracle League of Northampton TownshipRichboro, PARefurbishment of softball and multipurpose fields$10K
Old Academy PlayersPhiladelphia, PAThe old academy players 2024-2025 season$10K
Pcma Greater Philadelphia ChapterWynnewood, PAThe art of preparation: 250 years of philadelphia hospitality (working title)$10K
People & Stories Gente y CuentosPrinceton, NJBringing light, literacy and alleviating loneliness for seniors in greater philadelphia$10K
People's LightMalvern, PAArts discovery$10K
Philadelphia BalletPhiladelphia, PAHigh school choreographic mentorship program$10K
Philadelphia Youth OrganizationPhiladelphia, PAAnderson monarchs girls sports academy$10K
Philadelphia250Philadelphia, PAWomen's committee for the 250th$10K
Police Athletic League of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAKeeping youth safe in philadelphia$10K
Project 440Philadelphia, PADoing good$10K
Resolve PhillyPhiladelphia, PAResolve philly strengthening communities with infohub captains$10K
Restore Salon ServicesPhiladelphia, PAKidz kutz$10K
Rock and Soul Forever FoundationLeonardo, NJTeachrock: increasing student engagement through arts integration$10K
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia RegionPhiladelphia, PAImproving families well-being through creative therapies and performances$10K
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenPhiladelphia, PA2024 shriners children's wheelchair and seating program$10K
The Carpenters' Company of the City and County of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAYoung people's continental congress$10K
Theatre ExilePhiladelphia, PATheatre exile's 2024-2025 season$10K
Theatre PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PASylvia kauders award for outstanding supporting performance in a play$10K
Therapeutic Horseback Riding Inc Dba Thorncroft Equestrian CenterMalvern, PAThorncroft therapeutic horsemanship scholarship program$10K
Transplant FoundationPhiladelphia, PACamp jeremy$10K
Walnut Street Theatre CorpPhiladelphia, PAWalnut street theatre adopt-a-school$10K
Women's Opportunities Resource CenterPhiladelphia, PALow-income family financial stability$10K
Drama League of New York IncNew York, NYOperating support$5,000
Entertainment Community FundNew York, NYOperating support$5,000

By state: Pennsylvania 33 · New Jersey 3 · New York 2

About this foundation

The Sylvia W and Randle M Kauders Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Radnor, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Daphue Rowe, tax-exempt since 2017. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does The Sylvia W and Randle M Kauders Foundation Inc 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 The Sylvia W and Randle M Kauders Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $370K across 38 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The Sylvia W and Randle M Kauders Foundation Inc give?

Pennsylvania (33 grants), New Jersey (3 grants), New York (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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