WSFS Cares Foundation
Accepts applications
WSFS Cares Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.7 million in 323 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.7 million
- Number of grants323
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$13.5 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.7 million the year before.
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.7 million | 1 | $9.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.7 million | 323 | $13.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Vernita Dorsey 500 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19801 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (302) 571-5277, vdorsey@wsfsbank.com |
| Restrictions | Delaware / Pennsylvania / New Jersey only |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What WSFS Cares Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 198 | $1.4 million |
| Delaware | 92 | $1.1 million |
| New Jersey | 30 | $244,750 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Be Ready Community Development Corporation | Affordable housing | $100,000 |
| Teensharp - Wilmington de | Education & leadership development | $100,000 |
| Pathways to Success Inc | Strengthening those in need (health & human services) | $80,000 |
| Distance Learning Center Inc | Education & leadership development | $55,000 |
| Delaware Prosperity Partnership Inc | Revitalization and business economic empowerment | $50,000 |
| Delaware Prosperity Partnership Inc | Revitalization and business economic empowerment | $50,000 |
| Philadelphia Academies | Education & leadership development | $50,000 |
| United Way of Delaware | Affordable housing | $40,000 |
| United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern NJ | Strengthening those in need (health & human services) | $40,000 |
| Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School | Education & leadership development | $38,000 |
| Chester County Economic Development Council | Revitalization and business economic empowerment | $33,334 |
| Delaware Business Roundtable Education Committee | Education & leadership development | $33,333 |
| Freire Charter School Wilmington | Education & leadership development | $33,333 |
| Wilmington Neighborhood Conservancy Land Bank | Community investments (art, community centers, green spaces) | $33,333 |
| Proximate Network | Education & leadership development | $30,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Delaware | Strengthening those in need (health & human services) | $30,000 |
| Finserv Foundation | Education & leadership development | $26,000 |
| Brighter Horizon Foundation | Education & leadership development | $25,000 |
| Community Education Building | Education & leadership development | $25,000 |
| Community Loan Fund of New Jersey Inc DBA New Jersey Community Capital | Revitalization and business economic empowerment | $25,000 |
| Delaware College Scholars | Education & leadership development | $25,000 |
| Pidc Community Capital | Revitalization and business economic empowerment | $25,000 |
| Sunday Breakfast Mission | Strengthening those in need (health & human services) | $25,000 |
| The Food Bank of South Jersey | Strengthening those in need (health & human services) | $25,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Community investments (art, community centers, green spaces) | $25,000 |
| Whyy Inc | Education & leadership development | $25,000 |
| Sharing Excess | Strengthening those in need (health & human services) | $24,000 |
| Jewish Relief Agency | Strengthening those in need (health & human services) | $23,600 |
| Camden Shipyard and Maritime Museum | Education & leadership development | $20,000 |
| Camden Shipyard and Maritime Museum | Education & leadership development | $20,000 |
| Urbanpromise Ministries Inc - NJ | Education & leadership development | $18,000 |
| Cathedral Kitchen | Strengthening those in need (health & human services) | $16,250 |
| Drueding Centerproject Rainbow | Strengthening those in need (health & human services) | $15,000 |
| Drueding Centerproject Rainbow | Affordable housing | $15,000 |
| Entrepreneur Works | Revitalization and business economic empowerment | $15,000 |
| Hbcu Week Foundation Inc | Education & leadership development | $15,000 |
| Homeland Center | Strengthening those in need (health & human services) | $15,000 |
| Horizons Greater Philadelphia | Education & leadership development | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia | Strengthening those in need (health & human services) | $15,000 |
| Lisa's Army | Strengthening those in need (health & human services) | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrick Ward
- Vernita Dorsey
- Robert Juliano
- Michael Griffe
- Ron Dutton
- Justin Dunn
- Jennifer Davis
- Elizabeth Wagner
- Robert Schneider
- Karen Bucholz
- John Olsen
- Terence Young
- Candice Caruso
- Malina Robbins
- Rebecca Acevado
Questions people ask
Does WSFS Cares Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does WSFS Cares Foundation give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2024, across 323 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs WSFS Cares Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Patrick Ward (President), Vernita Dorsey (Vice President), Robert Juliano (Secretary) and Michael Griffe (Treasurer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does WSFS Cares Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and health.