Broughton Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Broughton Foundation is a private foundation in Media, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 31 grants. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
The grants listed in this filing add up to more than the total it reports, so grant sizes may be wrong. Check the filing.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.9 million
- Number of grants31
- Assets$0
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was up from $177,000 the year before.
7% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $177,000 | 31 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 31 | $0 |
How to apply
Broughton 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 Broughton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 28 | $4.1 million |
| Connecticut | 1 | $4,000 |
| New York | 1 | $4,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Philadelphia Foundation | Unrestricted | $3.9 million |
| Upper Darby Arts and Education Foun | Unrestricted | $26,000 |
| Willow Grove United Methodist Churc | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| ALS Association - Greater Philadelp | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Unrestricted | $9,500 |
| Whosoever Gospel Mission | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Rydal Park Appreciation Fund | Unrestricted | $8,500 |
| Fox Chase Cancer Center | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Moore College of Art Design | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Action Wellness | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Rose Tree Early Learning Center | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Visionlink | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Manna | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| WRTI - Temple University Public Rad | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wallingford Community Arts Center | Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Guideposts Foundation | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| St Johns Hospice | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Main Line Art Center | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Philabundance | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| The Salvation Army | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Wayne Art Center | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Historic Landsdowne Theater | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Sunday Breakfast Association | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania SPCA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Rydal Park Friendship Fund | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| St Peters United Methodist Church | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Jenkins Arboretum and Gardens | Unrestrictede | $1,500 |
| Lankenau Medical Center Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Unitarian Universalist Church of De | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| UNITY Worldwide | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frank C Wilhelm Jr
- Judith B Cook
Questions people ask
Does Broughton Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Broughton Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 31 grants.
Who runs Broughton Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Frank C Wilhelm Jr (Trustee) and Judith B Cook (Trustee).
What does Broughton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.