The Wharton Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Wharton Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Flagstaff, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $89,325 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $15,927 and the largest $32,600. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$89,325
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$15,927
- Largest grant$32,600
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was down from $97,555 the year before.
60% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $114,000 | 12 | $3.7 million |
| 2023 | $97,555 | 6 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $89,325 | 5 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Scott Pettitt 1374 W Lil Ben Trail, Flagstaff, AZ 86005 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (928) 440-4110, scott@wharton-foundation.org |
| What to submit | 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. |
| Deadlines | January |
What The Wharton Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 4 | $88,325 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon Youth | Board designated fund | $32,600 |
| Tynkertopia | Board designated fund | $30,000 |
| United Way of Northern Arizona | Board designated fund | $15,927 |
| Friends of Camp Colton | Board designated fund | $9,798 |
| Stage Four Furniture | Board designated fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott Pettitt
- Jean W Pettitt
- Jeff Edwards
- Deandra Peterson
- Kerry Blume
- William Pettitt
- Gordon Peterson
- Alanna Barnett
Questions people ask
Does The Wharton Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: January.
How much does The Wharton Foundation Inc give?
$89,325 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $15,927.
Who runs The Wharton Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Scott Pettitt (President), Jean W Pettitt (Vice President), Jeff Edwards (Treasurer) and Deandra Peterson (Secretary) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Wharton Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.