Central Soup Society of Philadelphia
Preselected recipients only
Central Soup Society of Philadelphia is a private foundation in Lake Wales, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $24,100 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,900. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$24,100
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,900
- Assets$410,524
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $18,400 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $24,200 | 15 | $384,702 |
| 2024 | $18,400 | 13 | $316,345 |
| 2025 | $24,100 | 18 | $410,524 |
How to apply
Central Soup Society of Philadelphia says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Central Soup Society of Philadelphia funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $4,400 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $3,700 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,500 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,800 |
| California | 1 | $1,700 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cypress Hills Local Development Center | General support | $3,900 |
| Mountain Lakes Community Service | General support | $3,500 |
| The Light House | General support | $2,000 |
| Westside Food Pantry | General support | $1,800 |
| Greens Farms Academy | General support | $1,750 |
| Planned Parenthod of East Pa | General support | $1,700 |
| TGR Foundation | General support | $1,700 |
| Philabundance | General support | $1,500 |
| Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia | General support | $1,000 |
| The Potomac School | General support | $1,000 |
| Person to Person | General support | $750 |
| A Better Chance in Darien | General support | $500 |
| Changing Latitudes | General support | $500 |
| Dr Theodore Atlas Fdn | General support | $500 |
| Lunch Break | General support | $500 |
| Martha's Table | General support | $500 |
| So Others Might Eat | General support | $500 |
| The Mask and Wig Club | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Catherine Warner
- Richard Paullin
- Max Howard
- Brooke McIlvaine
- Kate Coyle
- Michael Coyne
Questions people ask
Does Central Soup Society of Philadelphia accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Central Soup Society of Philadelphia give?
$24,100 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Central Soup Society of Philadelphia?
Its 2025 filing lists Catherine Warner (Treasurer), Richard Paullin (President), Max Howard (Board Member) and Brooke McIlvaine (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Central Soup Society of Philadelphia fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.