Psalm 103 Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Psalm 103 Foundation is a private foundation in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.4 million in 46 grants; the typical grant was $71,000 and the largest $2.8 million. 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$8.4 million
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$71,000
- Largest grant$2.8 million
- Assets$146 million
- New grantees98%
Giving in 2024 was up from $675,000 the year before.
98% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $5.6 million | 46 | $131 million |
| 2023 | $675,000 | 4 | $140 million |
| 2024 | $8.4 million | 46 | $146 million |
How to apply
Psalm 103 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 Psalm 103 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 29 | $6.2 million |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Virginia | 2 | $350,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $200,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $156,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $155,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $75,000 |
| California | 1 | $75,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Univeristy | Building | $2.8 million |
| Vanguard Charitable | Daf contribution | $1.0 million |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Coltrane commons | $550,000 |
| Eastern Univeristy | Thc | $350,000 |
| Foreign Policy Research Institute | General fund and templeton fellows | $350,000 |
| The City School | General support | $350,000 |
| Philly House (Fka Sunday Breakfast Association of Philadelphia) | Homecoming building community for homeless men | $250,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries | General support | $250,000 |
| Upenn | Neurosurgery genomic analysis fund | $250,000 |
| Philadelphia Skating Club and Humane Society | Capital campaign | $241,761 |
| World Vision | Strong women strong world | $200,000 |
| Williamson College of the Trades | Securing the future of williamson's chaplaincy program | $166,667 |
| Association of Christian Schools International | 3c grant | $148,000 |
| American Trauma Society Pa Div | General support | $125,000 |
| African Mission Healthcare | Safe anesthesia & surgery grant | $100,000 |
| Artwell Collaborative Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Boston University | Writing in the disiplines program | $100,000 |
| Foundation for Drug Policay Solutions | General support | $100,000 |
| Sam Inc | Installment 3 of grant | $100,000 |
| Philadelphia Skating Club and Humane Society | Capital campaign | $97,768 |
| Cradle of Liberty Council | General support | $77,648 |
| Edify | General support | $75,000 |
| Philadelphia Youth Orchestra | General support | $75,000 |
| A Haven | Rent, crm upgrade, board patrol and videographer | $67,000 |
| Acton Institute | The social flourishing project | $50,000 |
| Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy | Educational opportunity project | $50,000 |
| Crossworld | Whitmer shalom university ministry | $50,000 |
| Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization | Lausanne 4 process | $50,000 |
| Hope Walks | General support | $40,000 |
| The Decency Foundaton | Nu ag hun-val dairy project | $40,000 |
| Young Life - W Philadelphia Suburbs | Leadership foundations initiative | $30,000 |
| Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge | General support | $25,000 |
| Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish | General support | $25,000 |
| Serving Leaders Ministries Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Chester County Food Bank | Freewill platform grant | $23,047 |
| Baker Industries | General support | $20,000 |
| Cityteam Ministries | Angel event | $20,000 |
| Libertas Institute | Children's entrepreneur market in philadelphia | $20,000 |
| International Health Services | General support | $15,000 |
| East Foundation | John m templeton jr scholarship | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Heather Templeton Dill
- Jennifer Templeton Simpson
- Jeff Dill
- Scott Simpson
Questions people ask
Does Psalm 103 Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Psalm 103 Foundation give?
$8.4 million in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $71,000.
Who runs Psalm 103 Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Heather Templeton Dill (Trustee, President), Jennifer Templeton Simpson (Trustee, VP), Jeff Dill (Trustee, Treasurer) and Scott Simpson (Trustee, Secretary).
What does Psalm 103 Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and housing and homelessness.