Daniel W Dietrich II Foundation
Accepts applications
Daniel W Dietrich II Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.3 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $113,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.3 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$113,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$66.8 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.3 million the year before.
38% 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 | $3.7 million | 7 | $63.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 9 | $63.5 million |
| 2025 | $2.3 million | 8 | $66.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Eric Hague C/O Duane Morris LLP 30 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (215) 979-1000 |
| What to submit | Two copies in writing, outlining the nature of the organization, intended use of the funds, accompanied by a copy of IRS letter of determination of charitable status indicating the recipient is not a private foundation. |
| Restrictions | The foundation intends to make grants in support of projects which benefit the arts in general, including, without limitation, visual arts, literature, and the performing arts. |
What Daniel W Dietrich II Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $2.2 million |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $170,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Curtis Institute of Music | Young alumni fund grant (installment 1 of 3) | $1.0 million |
| Westtown School | Center for the living arts renovation project (installment 3 of 3) | $830,000 |
| The Woodmere Art Museum | Maguire hall grant (installment 2 of 2) | $250,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Fund | The daniel w. Dietrich ii fund | $170,000 |
| Association for Public Art | Restoration of symbiosis sculpture & related programming | $56,000 |
| Network for New Music | Strategic plan challenge grant (year 1 of 3) | $15,000 |
| Theatre Horizon | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Communication First | General purposes | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Frank G Cooper
- Eric R Hague
Questions people ask
Does Daniel W Dietrich II Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Daniel W Dietrich II Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $113,000.
Who runs Daniel W Dietrich II Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Frank G Cooper (President & Treasurer) and Eric R Hague (Secretary & Asst. Treasurer).
What does Daniel W Dietrich II Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.