Penn Fruit Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Penn Fruit Foundation is a private foundation in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $100,085 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $725 and the largest $27,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$100,085
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$725
- Largest grant$27,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $63,745 the year before.
60% 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 | $63,745 | 28 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $100,085 | 31 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Penn Fruit 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 Penn Fruit Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 26 | $55,285 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $27,000 |
| New York | 1 | $11,000 |
| California | 1 | $4,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,800 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia County Dental Society | Unrestricted | $27,000 |
| East Stroudsburg University | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Temple Univ Tyler School of Art | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra | Unrestricted | $7,325 |
| Congregation Rodeph Shalom | Unrestricted | $6,810 |
| Delaware County Community College | Unrestricted | $5,725 |
| Greenfield School | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Steven M Pomerantz Pulmonary GVHD | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Barnes Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Penn Dental Medicine | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Phila Museum of Art | Unresticted | $2,500 |
| Amit | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Albert Einstein Dept of Orthodontic | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Fed Allied Jewish Appeal | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Endodontics | Unrestrited | $1,000 |
| Longwood Gardens | Unrstricted | $725 |
| Bryn Mawr Film Institute | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Cynwyd Heritage Trail | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Dragions Association | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Philadelphia Zoo | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wayner Art Center | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Bala Cynwyd Neighborhood Club | Unrestricted | $350 |
| Penn Dental Medicine | Unresticted | $350 |
| Albert Einstein Medical Center | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Bala Cynwyd Library | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Grace Crossing Community Church | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Lmfdlmpd Lower Merion Township | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Lower Merion Conservancy | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Lower Merion Historial Society | Unristricted | $250 |
| Narberth Ambulance | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Union Fire Association | Unrestricted | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Val Rossman
Questions people ask
Does Penn Fruit Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Penn Fruit Foundation give?
$100,085 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $725.
Who runs Penn Fruit Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Val Rossman (Trustee).
What does Penn Fruit Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.