Widger Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Widger Family Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.6 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $230,000 and the largest $1.7 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$3.6 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$230,000
- Largest grant$1.7 million
- Assets$21.8 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.7 million the year before.
78% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.7 million | 13 | $17.9 million |
| 2024 | $3.6 million | 9 | $21.8 million |
How to apply
Widger Family 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 Widger Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 2 | $2.6 million |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $922,296 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stand Together Foundation | General operating support | $1.7 million |
| Virginia Student Aid Foundation DBA Virginia Athletics Foundation | Programmatic grant, virginia women's lacrosse legacy fund, leadership coaching, and vaf scholarship | $916,500 |
| Philadelphia Youth Basketball | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Elwyn | Clarks manor general operating support | $247,296 |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | General operating support | $230,000 |
| Freire Foundation | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Mindful Philanthropy | Forum support | $95,000 |
| Hopeworks N Camden Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| One Mind Institute | General operating support | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles Widger
- Barbara C Widger
- Ashley Elizabeth Widger
- Jonathan Kaplow
Questions people ask
Does Widger Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Widger Family Foundation give?
$3.6 million in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $230,000.
Who runs Widger Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Charles Widger (President), Barbara C Widger (Director), Ashley Elizabeth Widger (Secretary/Treasurer) and Jonathan Kaplow (Director).
What does Widger Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.