The Wyeth Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Wyeth Foundation is a private foundation in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $352,200 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$352,200
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$10.5 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $371,500 the year before.
17% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $371,500 | 34 | $9.4 million |
| 2024 | $352,200 | 36 | $10.5 million |
How to apply
The Wyeth 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 Wyeth Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 24 | $198,100 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $121,100 |
| Vermont | 1 | $20,000 |
| Delaware | 3 | $12,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Monhegan Island Associates | Support organization in caring for 350 acres of landand trails on monhegan island | $50,000 |
| The Concept School | Support building campaign for alteducation school | $50,000 |
| Pastures of Point Lookout | Provide support for herdof retiredthroughbred horses | $42,100 |
| Farnsworth Art Museum | Support special programmingdesigned to encouragecommunity visits to museum | $29,100 |
| Herring Gut Coastal Science Center | Support aquatic educationprograms | $25,000 |
| Shelburne Museum | Support museumssendowmentfund | $20,000 |
| Primitive Hall Foundation | Support maintenance of ahistoric manor housein chester county, pa | $15,000 |
| Georges River Land Trust | Supportconservation ofland in maine | $10,000 |
| Hurricane Island Outward Bound | Support scholarship program | $10,000 |
| Misca | Support of island communityhousing and aid | $10,000 |
| St George Community Development | Programming to support needy families | $10,000 |
| Midcoast Recreation Center | Support programsof maine communityrec center | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Strand Theater | Supportcommunity theater& education programs | $7,500 |
| Brandywine Battlefield Park Assn | Support operations at site of importantrevolutionary war battle | $5,000 |
| Friends of Monhegan Fire Dept | Supportvolunteer fire department | $5,000 |
| Brandywine Conservancy | General supportof art museum and art education | $5,000 |
| Children's Beach House | Support child& youth developmentprograms | $5,000 |
| Hagley Museum | Support forthe eleutherianresidence | $5,000 |
| Keepers of Burnt Island Light | Support the restoration, preservation & maintenance ofhistoric buildings | $5,000 |
| Maine Coast Fishermens Association | Support program: fishermen feedingmainers | $3,500 |
| St George Firefighters | Support volunteerfirefighters &ambulance | $3,000 |
| Gulf of Maine Research Center | Supportenvironmental programs | $3,000 |
| Midcoast Music School | Support programs ofmaine music school | $3,000 |
| Owls Head Transportation Museum | General supportof museum | $2,500 |
| Maine Public | Support for programs of maine public television | $2,500 |
| Pope Memorial Humane Society | Support operationsof animal rescueorganization | $2,000 |
| Sanderson Museum | Support of regionalmuseum | $2,000 |
| Winterthur | Preservation ofhistoric buildings& education | $2,000 |
| Chadds Ford Historical Society | Support societysbuildings &education programs | $2,000 |
| Sail Power & Steam Museum | General supportof museum | $2,000 |
| St George Sailing Foundation | Support localstudent sailingeducation | $1,000 |
| Trekkers | Support programs providing long-termmentoring to students | $1,000 |
| Isle Au Haut CDC | Support rental housingopportunities year-round on island | $1,000 |
| Maine Special Olympics | Support programs that providesports training & competitionfor intellectually disabled persons | $1,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council | Supportenvironmentalprograms | $1,000 |
| St George Historical Society | Support educational programming | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James B Wyeth
- Mary Beth Dolan
- Gregory F Fields
- Sophie Derrickson
Questions people ask
Does The Wyeth Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Wyeth Foundation give?
$352,200 in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Wyeth Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James B Wyeth (Trustee), Mary Beth Dolan (Trustee), Gregory F Fields (Trustee) and Sophie Derrickson (Trustee).
What does The Wyeth Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.