Penn Asylum for Indigent Widows & Single Women
Accepts applications
Penn Asylum for Indigent Widows & Single Women is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $200,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$200,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $376,375 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $140,000 | 1 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $376,375 | 2 | $5.7 million |
| 2025 | $200,000 | 2 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mark Sauer 3104 Welsh Road, Philadelphia, PA 19136 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (267) 971-0615 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | Contact organization |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $200,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humangood Humangood | Support retirement homes & former re | $150,000 |
| Roxborough Home for Women Roxborough Home for Women | Support retirement homes | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric Schaeflein
- Mary Brown
- Joseph Silva
- Frank Byrne
- Mark A Sauer
- Mimoza Zanaj
Questions people ask
Does Penn Asylum for Indigent Widows & Single Women accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Contact organization.
How much does Penn Asylum for Indigent Widows & Single Women give?
$200,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Penn Asylum for Indigent Widows & Single Women?
Its 2025 filing lists Eric Schaeflein (President), Mary Brown (Secretary), Joseph Silva (Board Member) and Frank Byrne (Board Member) among 6 officers and trustees.