Dry Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dry Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $156,250 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $20,000. 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$156,250
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was down from $161,338 the year before.
24% 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 | $130,720 | 35 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $161,338 | 28 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $156,250 | 28 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
Dry Family Charitable 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 Dry Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 12 | $56,250 |
| New York | 4 | $21,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $16,500 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $12,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $10,500 |
| Arizona | 2 | $8,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John's College | Educational purposes | $20,000 |
| Curtis Institute of Music | Educaational purposes | $20,000 |
| Miles for Migrane | Health purposes | $16,500 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Educational purposes | $15,000 |
| Harvard College Fund | Educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Santa Fe Preparatory School | Educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Sky Island Alliance | Educational purposes | $7,500 |
| British Schools and Universities Fo | Educational purposes | $7,500 |
| British Schools and Universities Fo | Educational purposes | $7,500 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | Educational purposes | $5,000 |
| The Hudson Review | Literacy purposes | $5,000 |
| The Jewish Review of Books Foundati | Literacy purposes | $5,000 |
| Friends of Rittenhouse Square | Community maintenance | $5,000 |
| Individual | Educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Nols | Educational purposes | $2,500 |
| Trinity Center for Urban Life | Educational purposes | $2,500 |
| University of Chicago Lab School | Educational purposes | $2,500 |
| The Sky Center | Educational purposes | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Patagonia Library | Educational purposes | $1,000 |
| Philadelphia Orchard Project | Educational purposes | $1,000 |
| The Lawrenceville School | Educational purposes | $1,000 |
| The Philadelphia School Annual Fund | Educational purposes | $1,000 |
| Kathryn Posin Dance Foundation | Educational Purposes | $1,000 |
| Mount Holyoke College | Educational purposes | $500 |
| Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts | Educational purposes | $500 |
| Germantown Friends School Phila | Educational purposes | $500 |
| Individual | Educational purposes | $500 |
| Greene Towne Montessori School | Educational purposes | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Constance C Dry
- Paul R Dry
- Sarah C Dry
- Catherine C Dry
Questions people ask
Does Dry Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dry Family Charitable Foundation give?
$156,250 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Dry Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Constance C Dry (Trustee), Paul R Dry (Trustee), Sarah C Dry (Trustee) and Catherine C Dry (Trustee).
What does Dry Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.