Spring Garden Soup Society
Preselected recipients only
Spring Garden Soup Society is a private foundation in Wayne, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $69,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $8,000. 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$69,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $76,100 the year before.
33% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $74,000 | 11 | $1.0 million |
| 2023 | $76,100 | 10 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $69,000 | 9 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Spring Garden Soup Society 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Spring Garden Soup Society funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $69,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Face to Face (St Vincent's) | food supplies | $8,000 |
| St John's Hospice | food supplies | $8,000 |
| St Francis Inn | food supplies | $8,000 |
| Feast of Justice | food supplies | $8,000 |
| Norris Square Senior Center | food supplies | $8,000 |
| The City School | food supplies | $8,000 |
| Sherwood Christian Outreach | food supplies | $8,000 |
| Whosoever Gospel Mission | food supplies | $8,000 |
| Small Things | food supplies | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert H Louis
- John Dallas Bowers
- Richard O Coe
- Rick E Coe
- Judith Cook
- Alexia Gibb
- Kenneth Gibb
- William Hale
- Howard McFarland
- Frank Noyes
- R Brooke Porch
- Cynthia Hunt
- J Peter Veloski
- Barry Washington
- Jeffrey Swarr
Questions people ask
Does Spring Garden Soup Society accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Spring Garden Soup Society give?
$69,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Spring Garden Soup Society?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert H Louis (President), John Dallas Bowers (Manager), Richard O Coe (Manager) and Rick E Coe (Manager) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Spring Garden Soup Society fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and faith communities.