Rittenhouse Foundation
Accepts applications
Rittenhouse Foundation is a private foundation in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $64,775 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $1,200 and the largest $5,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$64,775
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$1,200
- Largest grant$5,500
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was down from $66,325 the year before.
32% 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 | $72,250 | 42 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $66,325 | 42 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $64,775 | 41 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Judith Francis PO Box 870, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (215) 313-9984 |
| What to submit | Letter, guidelines available upon request |
What Rittenhouse Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 35 | $58,525 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $3,000 |
| New York | 2 | $1,250 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harcum College | General fund | $5,500 |
| Phila Youth Basketball | General fund | $5,000 |
| Har Zion Temple | General fund | $4,500 |
| Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel | General fund | $4,350 |
| Franklin Institute | General fund | $3,100 |
| Children's Scholarship Fund Phila | General fund | $2,500 |
| Academy of Natural Sciences | General fund | $2,000 |
| Arden Theater | General fund | $2,000 |
| Christ Church | General fund | $2,000 |
| Darren Daulton Foundation | General fund | $2,000 |
| Library Company of Phila | General fund | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania Horticultural Society | General fund | $2,000 |
| Best Buddies | General fund | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General fund | $1,750 |
| Phila Ronald McDonald House | General fund | $1,750 |
| Free Library of Phila Foundation | General fund | $1,500 |
| Phila Chorale | General fund | $1,500 |
| Curtis Institute | General fund | $1,500 |
| Mann Center for the Performing Arts | General fund | $1,300 |
| Golden Slipper Club & Charities | General fund | $1,275 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Phila | General fund | $1,200 |
| American University | General fund | $1,000 |
| Chabad of the Main Line | General fund | $1,000 |
| English Speaking Union | General fund | $1,000 |
| Phila Outward Bound School | General fund | $1,000 |
| Plays & Players | General fund | $1,000 |
| Grounds for Sculpture | General fund | $1,000 |
| Hand in Hand | General fund | $1,000 |
| JCC Philly | General fund | $1,000 |
| Northwood School | General fund | $1,000 |
| Settlemant Music School | General fund | $1,000 |
| Temple University | General fund | $600 |
| Pma Craft Show | General fund | $500 |
| Integrate for Good | General fund | $500 |
| Light Box Film Center | General fund | $500 |
| Real Men Wear Pink | General fund | $500 |
| Zoological Society of Phila | General fund | $400 |
| Magic Gardens | General fund | $300 |
| National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum | General fund | $250 |
| Print Center | General fund | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Judith Francis
- Joshua Klein
- Alexander Klein
- Rebecca Clark
- Michael L Temin Esq
Questions people ask
Does Rittenhouse Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Rittenhouse Foundation give?
$64,775 in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $1,200.
Who runs Rittenhouse Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Judith Francis (Vice-Pres.), Joshua Klein (Pres/Treas.), Alexander Klein (Vice-Pres.) and Rebecca Clark (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Rittenhouse Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.