The Drumcliff Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Drumcliff Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $444,060 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $52,760. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$444,060
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$52,760
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was down from $546,450 the year before.
71% of its 2025 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 | $389,992 | 1 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $546,450 | 39 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $444,060 | 44 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
The Drumcliff 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 The Drumcliff Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $32,300 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 35 | $282,427 |
| New York | 3 | $106,200 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,650 |
| California | 1 | $3,500 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $2,750 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feliz Filadelphia | General donation | $52,760 |
| Historic Saranac Lake | General donation | $50,000 |
| Street Soccer USA | General donation | $46,200 |
| Winchester College | General donation | $32,300 |
| Historic Germantown | General donation | $25,000 |
| Friends of Gorgas Park | General donation | $20,000 |
| Germantown Friends School | General donation | $20,000 |
| Mt Airy Arts Garage | General donation | $20,000 |
| Family Promise of Philadelphia | General donation | $15,000 |
| Roxbourough United Soccer Club | General donation | $12,500 |
| American Alumni & Glasgow U | General donation | $10,650 |
| American Friends of Winchester Coll | General donation | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough Philadelphia | General donation | $10,000 |
| Free Library of Philadelphia | General donation | $10,000 |
| Gateway Horse Works | General donation | $10,000 |
| Share Food Program | General donation | $10,000 |
| The Big Sandbox | General donation | $10,000 |
| Onley Comm Collaborative | General donation | $5,500 |
| Bycycle Coalittion of Philadelphia | General donation | $5,000 |
| Friends of Wissahickon | General donation | $5,000 |
| Intitute of Dev of African American | General donation | $5,000 |
| Land Health Institute | General donation | $5,000 |
| Mt Airy Track Club | General donation | $5,000 |
| St Helenas School | General donation | $5,000 |
| The Children's Fund | General donation | $5,000 |
| Woodmere Art Museum | General donation | $5,000 |
| Grils on the Run | General donation | $4,000 |
| Corporation of Fine Arts | General donation | $3,500 |
| Tacony Frankford Watershed | General donation | $2,500 |
| Wissahicken Restoration Volunteers | General donation | $2,500 |
| Fishtown Kensington Bid | General donation | $2,368 |
| Chester County Intermediate | General donation | $2,000 |
| Morrison Student Activities | General donation | $2,000 |
| Mt Airy Business Improvement Distr | General donation | $1,874 |
| Juntos | General donation | $1,500 |
| Chestnut Hill Local Emergency | General donation | $1,000 |
| Qubec Labrador Foundation | General donation | $1,000 |
| St Demetrius Church | General donation greek school | $1,000 |
| Virgil Walker Band | General donation | $1,000 |
| For the Love of Birds | General donation | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel Gordon
Questions people ask
Does The Drumcliff Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Drumcliff Foundation give?
$444,060 in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Drumcliff Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Daniel Gordon (Trustee).
What does The Drumcliff Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and arts and culture.