Private foundation · EIN 90-0628306 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

William B Dietrich Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Pennsylvania. The foundation accepts applications (N/A) and its median grant is $263K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $3.2M total, median $263K. 100% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$3.2M
Median grant
$263K
Stays in PA
100%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$73M

How to apply

In writing, outlining the nature of the organization, intended use of funds, accompanied by a copy of irs letter of determination of charitable status indicating the recipient is not a private foundation. Contact: Frank G Cooper President, Po Box 58177, Philadelphia, Pa, 2159791000 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Friends of Laurel Hill & West Laurel Hill CemeteriesPhiladelphia, PARestoration of gatehouse$1.2M
The Franklin InstitutePhiladelphia, PAHamilton collections gallery$500K
Morris Arboretum of the University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PARenovation & repair of the step fountain$340K
Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of LandmarksPhiladelphia, PAGrumblethorpe historic tenant house restoration projecti$330K
Williamson College of the TradesMedia, PADoors & windows for exterior restoration of derrickson cottage$270K
Township of Lower MerionArdmore, PAGeneral purposes$255K
US Squash Racquets Association IncPhiladelphia, PADesign, construction & development of a new reception area at the armory$240K
Saint Mark's ChurchPhiladelphia, PAMasonry work & exterior lighting of the lady chapel$55K
New Horizons Senior CenterNarberth, PAGeneral purposes$10K
Surrey Services for SeniorsBerwyn, PAGeneral operations$10K

About this foundation

William B Dietrich Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Frank G Coooper, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 William B Dietrich Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. In writing, outlining the nature of the organization, intended use of funds, accompanied by a copy of irs letter of determination of charitable status indicating the recipient is not a private… Deadlines: N/A.

How much does William B Dietrich Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.2M across 10 grants, a median of $263K.

Where does William B Dietrich Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (10 grants), per its latest filing.

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