Private foundation · EIN 83-1183281 · Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ivywood 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 59 grants paid, $767K total, median $3,000. 27% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
59
$767K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in PA
27%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Good Works IncWilmington, DEGeneral$310K
Recovery DiariesDrexel Hill, PAGeneral$60K
Right to Democracy ProjectOkemos, MIGeneral$50K
Good Works IncWilmington, DEGeneral$46K
Progressive Multiplier FundWashington, DCGeneral$30K
National Association for Fat AcceptanceLas Vegs, NVGeneral$30K
Research Foundatin of CUNYNew York, NYGeneral$30K
Philadelphia Jobs With JusticePhiladelphia, PAGeneral$20K
Worlds Fair FundMinneapolis, MNGeneral$20K
Children FIRSTPhiladelphia, PAGeneral$15K
Center on Budget Policy PrioritiesWashington, DCGeneral$10K
Community Legal ServicePhiladelphia, PAGeneral$10K
Founding ForwardValley Forge, PAGeneral$10K
Global RefugeBaltimore, MDGeneral$10K
Volunteer English ProgramWest Chester, PAGeneral$10K
Iowa Abortion Access FundCedar Rapids, IAGeneral$10K
International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NYGeneral$10K
Abortion Liberation Fund of PaPhiladelphia, PAGeneral$9,000
Friends of Sabeel North AmericaGreeneood Village, COGeneral$8,000
American Political Science Ass'n -- IcerWashington, DCGeneral$5,000
Drs Without BordersNew York, NYGeneral$5,000
Food and Environment Reporting NetworkNew York, NYGeneral$5,000
World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral$5,000
Hunger Free AmericaNew York, NYGeneral$4,000
Partners in HealthBoston, MAGeneral$3,000
Project HomePhiladelphia, PAGeneral$3,000
Missouri Workers CenterSt Louis, MOGeneral$3,000
Central Reform CongregationSt Louis, MOGeneral$3,000
The Reflect OrganizationPhiladelphia, PAGeneral$3,000
Womens Law ProjectPhiladelphia, PAGeneral$3,000
Michigan League of Conservation VotersAnn Arbor, MIGeneral$3,000
National Newtork of Abortion FundsBeavertown, ORGeneral$3,000
Planned Parenthood of AmericaNew York, NYGeneral$2,000
LikenWinchester, KYGeneral$2,000
Union of Concerned ScientistsCambridge, MAGeneral$2,000
Prevention PointPhiladelphia, PAGeneral$2,000
Housing Options for Elderly (hope)St Louis, MOGeneral$1,500
Amnesty International USANew York, NYGeneral$1,000
Environmental Defense FundWashington, DCGeneral$1,000
National Audobon SocietyNew York, NYGeneral$1,000
Pi Sigma AlphaWashington, DCGeneral$1,000
Land InstituteSalina, KSGeneral$1,000
USA for UnhcrWashington, DCGeneral$600
American Civil Liberties UnionNew York, NYGeneral$500
Sierra ClubOakland, CAGeneral$500
Smith Memorial FundPhiladelphia, PAGeneral$500
UNICEFNew York, NYGeneral$500
Native American Rights FundBoulder, COGeneral$500
Cornell Lab of OrnithologyIthaca, NYGeneral$500
Barn Raising MediaChicago, ILGeneral$500
Chesapeake Bay FoundationAnnapolis, MDGeneral$500
Environmental Law ProjectPhiladelphia, PAGeneral$500
Power InterfaithPhiladelphia, PAGeneral$500
MannaPhiladelphia, PAGeneral$300
Human Rights WatchNew York, NYGeneral$300
NAMI PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAGeneral$300
National Resources Defence CouncilNew York, NYGeneral$250
World Wildlife FundWashington, DCGeneral$100
National Wildlife FederationReston, VAGeneral$100

By state: Delaware 2 · Pennsylvania 16 · New York 13 · Michigan 2 · District of Columbia 8 · Nevada 1

About this foundation

Ivywood Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Lisa B Petkun, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Ivywood Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Ivywood Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $767K across 59 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Ivywood Foundation give?

Delaware (2 grants), Pennsylvania (16 grants), New York (13 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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