Corson Foundation
Accepts applications
Corson Foundation is a private foundation in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $93,700 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $35,700. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$93,700
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$35,700
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was down from $201,710 the year before.
54% 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 | $201,710 | 23 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $93,700 | 13 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jef Corson PO Box 710, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (610) 825-2000 |
| What to submit | Application must be submitted in writing and all information as outlined in application must be included. Applications can be obtained by contacting j.e.f. Corson at the contact information listed above. Additional information is available upon request. |
What Corson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $57,800 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $9,800 |
| Delaware | 1 | $4,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ursinus College | Higher education | $35,700 |
| Greenwich Country Day School | Education for underserved youth | $20,000 |
| Albert Einstein Society | Community health | $10,000 |
| Williams College | Higher education | $9,800 |
| Wissahickon Charter School | Education for underserved youth | $5,500 |
| Wissahickon Foundation | Education for underserved youth | $5,000 |
| Challenge Program | Education for underserved youth | $4,500 |
| Einstein Medical Center of Montco | Community health | $1,000 |
| The Guardian Project | Education for underserved youth | $1,000 |
| Brooklyn Boat Works | Education for underserved youth | $500 |
| Upper Merion Police Association | Public works | $500 |
| Avalon Rescue Fund | Public works | $100 |
| Penn Charter | Education for underserved youth | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- John Ef Corson
- Carl Possee
- Philip Richard Flynn Corson
Questions people ask
Does Corson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Corson Foundation give?
$93,700 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Corson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John Ef Corson (Trustee), Carl Possee (Trustee) and Philip Richard Flynn Corson (President).
What does Corson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.