25th Century Foundation
Preselected recipients only
25th Century Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $819,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$819,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$16.1 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $697,500 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 | $697,500 | 17 | $16.0 million |
| 2024 | $819,000 | 26 | $16.1 million |
How to apply
25th Century Foundation 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 25th Century Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 16 | $536,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $75,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $75,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $56,000 |
| California | 2 | $55,000 |
| New York | 3 | $16,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation | To name the activity pavilion in the family fun zone | $75,000 |
| The Community Grocer | For capital costs in the form of debt reduction | $75,000 |
| Inglis House | For purchase of an omnibus | $75,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | For projects related to pade flagship preserves/accessibility | $75,000 |
| Mighty Writers | To support "mighty mart west philly" client choice food panrty | $75,000 |
| Byerschool Foundation | For the playground capital campaign for russell byers charter school | $50,000 |
| Lenfest Institute for Journalism | To support the matching campaign "every voice, every vote" | $50,000 |
| City Year Inc | To support the soundproof, movable room dividing wall for city year philadelphia | $50,000 |
| Youthbuild Philadelphia Charter School | In support of the discovery phase for the transitional housing and recreation center | $50,000 |
| Greene Street Friends School | To underwrite the sandbox, mud kitchen, nearby plantings and log balance | $35,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | For emergency services in wake of la fires | $30,000 |
| Pennfuture | To support the 25th anniversary campaign | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania SPCA | Emergency grant for veterinarian needs at main line animal rescuefor general supportemergency grant for veterinarian needs at main line animal rescueemergency grant for veterinarian needs at main line animal rescue | $25,000 |
| Eldernet | For expansion efforts | $25,000 |
| White Men for Racial Justice | For engagement infrastructure, i.e. The crm project - installation, training, etc. | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | For critical equipment needs | $25,000 |
| Apopo | For general support | $6,000 |
| Juntos | For general support | $6,000 |
| Justice at Work | For general support | $6,000 |
| The Loveland Foundation | For general support | $6,000 |
| Achieveability | For general support | $5,000 |
| The Brigid Alliance | For general support | $5,000 |
| Eastern Pa Trans Equity Project | For general support | $5,000 |
| The Garces Foundation | For general support | $5,000 |
| Heather's Way | For general support | $5,000 |
| Riverside Immigrant Services & Empowerment | For general support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elinor H Buck
- Caroline Buck Rogers
- James M Buck III
- Heike K Sullivan
- Wells Fargo Until Sept 2023
Questions people ask
Does 25th Century Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does 25th Century Foundation give?
$819,000 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs 25th Century Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elinor H Buck (Vice President & Director), Caroline Buck Rogers (Chair & Director), James M Buck III (President, Treasurer and Director) and Heike K Sullivan (Secretary & Outside Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does 25th Century Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and animals.