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Widener Memorial Foundation in Aid of Handicapped Children Grants
Private foundation · EIN 23-6267223 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $1.1M
- Grants reported
- 26
- Median grant
- $25K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26 | $1.1M |
Where Widener Memorial Foundation in Aid of Handicapped Children gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Pennsylvania$1MDelaware$50K
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | SUPPORT FOR SUPPLEMENTAL ACTIVITIES, VOLUNTEER AND DISCRTIONARY PROGRAMS AS WELL AS THE SUMMER PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS. | 2024 | $220K |
| SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | FUNDING FOR WIDENER MEMORIAL SCHOOL'S SUMMER PROGRAM | 2024 | $100K |
| VARIETY - THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY | WORCESTER, PA | FUNDING TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING TO YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH ORTHOPEDIC AND OTHER DIABILITIES | 2024 | $95.2K |
| LASALLE UNIVERSITY | PHILADELPHIA, PA | LADDER FAMILY CENTER PROVIDES A VARIETY OF DIRECT, VIRTUAL SERVICES AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF THE WIDENER MEMORIAL SCHOOL. | 2024 | $65K |
| PEGASUS RIDING ACADEMY INC | PHILADELPHIA, PA | PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC RIDING LESSONS FOR 6 STUDENTS FROM WIDENER MEMORIAL SCHOOL. ALSO FUNDING TO UPGRADE FOOTING IN INDOOR RIDING ARENA, REPAIR AND PAINT WALLS AND PURCHASE WATERING SYSTEM. | 2024 | $54.8K |
| NEMOURS FUND FOR CHILDREN'S HEALTH | WILMINGTON, DE | FUNDING FOR PROSTHETICS, MOBILITY ENHANCEMENTS AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE FOR CHILDREN WHOSE FAMILIES ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD THEM | 2024 | $50K |
| ACTING WITHOUT BOUNDARIES | BRYN MAWR, PA | PRODUCTION COSTS FOR PERFORMANCE FEATURING DISABLED CHILDREN/YOUNG ADULTS | 2024 | $50K |
| EASTER SEALS OF SOUTHEASTERN PA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | PARTIAL FUNDING OF PURCHASE OF 24-PASSENGER SCHOOL BUS FOR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN. | 2024 | $50K |
| SETTLEMENT MUSIC SCHOOL | PHILADELPHIA, PA | CREATIVE ARTS AND MUSIC THERAPY SERVICES FOR THE CHILDREN OF THE WIDENER MEMORIAL SCHOOL. | 2024 | $50K |
| ROXBOROUGH YMCA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES TO ATTEND DRAGONFLY DAY CAMP. | 2024 | $40K |
| QUEST THERAPEUTIC SERVICES INC | WEST CHESTER, PA | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD THE THERAPY FOR CHILDREN WITH VARIOUS HANDICAPS THROUGH HIPPOTHERAPY. | 2024 | $40K |
| MUSICOPIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | MUSIC & DANCE PROGRAMS AT THE WIDENER MEMORIAL SCHOOL, CROTHERS MEMORIAL SCHOOL AND DAVIDSON SCHOOL. | 2024 | $30K |
| MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION | BROOMALL, PA | FUNDING TO PROVIDE FOOD, LODGING AND CAMPSITE ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN TO ATTEND THE VARIETY CLUB IN WORCESTER, PA. | 2024 | $25K |
| ANGEL FLIGHT EAST | BLUE BELL, PA | FUNDING TO FLY CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX MEDICAL ISSUES TO DOCTORS THAT CAN TREAT THEM FOR THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS AT NO COST TO THE FAMILIES | 2024 | $25K |
| ST CHRISTOPHER'S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN | PHILADELPHIA, PA | FUNDING FOR LARGE-SIZE CHANGING TABLES FOR CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL MOBILITY AND ORTHOPEDIC CHALLENGES. | 2024 | $23.7K |
| MUSICWORKS | HAVERTOWN, PA | FUNDS NEEDED TO REPAIR AND REFURBISH TREATMENT CENTER AND THE EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO BENEFIT CLIENTS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. | 2024 | $20.4K |
| MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION | BLUE BELL, PA | PROVIDE A POWERFUL EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES TO BUILD THE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL STRENGTH THEY NEED TO FIGHT THEIR ILLNESS. | 2024 | $20K |
| BUCKS AND HUNTERDON COUNTIES YMCA | DOYLESTOWN, PA | FUNDING TO EXPAND THE "WE ALL WHEELCHAIR" PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGE 9-12. | 2024 | $20K |
| SPECIAL EQUESTRIANS | WARRINGTON, PA | FUNDING FOR ADDITIONAL STAFF TO REDUCE WAIT LIST OF CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY AND OTHER DISABILITIES TO ACCESS THERAPY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FLEXIBILITY, BALANCE AND MUSCULAR STRENGTH. | 2024 | $15K |
| HAMMERHEAD SLED HOCKEY ASSOCIATION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | COSTS OF ICE TIME AND EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE PHYSICALLY DISABLED YOUTH TO THE COMPETITIVE SPORT OF SLED HOCKEY | 2024 | $14.2K |
| ST EDMOND'S HOME FOR CHILDREN | ROSEMONT, PA | PURCHASE OF A BLADDER SCANNER. | 2024 | $12.6K |
| PICKLEBERRY PIE CONCERTS FOR KIDS | CHELTENHAM, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR PROVIDING CONCERTS TO ORTHOPEDICALLY CHALLENGED CHILDREN. | 2024 | $10K |
| SPRING BROOK FARM | WEST CHESTER, PA | INCREASE FUNDING FOR TEEN INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM (TIP) TO CONNECT CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES WITH NATURE AND ANIMALS. | 2024 | $10K |
| MAGEE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | FOR SPINAL CORD INJURY PATIENTS TO ENGAGE IN SOCIAL SUPPORT AND RECREATIONAL EVENTS. | 2024 | $7.5K |
| LAUGHING AT MY NIGHTMARE | BETHLEHEM, PA | PROVIDE ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT AND ASSITIVE TECHNOLOGY TO THOSE IN NEED AS WELL AS FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | 2024 | $5K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- EDITH D MILLER
- Address
- 4060 BUTLER PIKE SUITE 225 PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA, 19462
- Phone
- 2158258900
- Deadlines
- TRUSTEES NORMALLY MEET IN MAY AND NOVEMBER.
- Application materials
- LETTER DESCRIBING THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH GRANT WOULD BE USED, PERSONS (OTHER THAN ORTHOPEDICALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN) WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM ACTIVITY FOR WHICH GRANT IS REQUESTED. STATEMENTS SHOWING THAT ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT UNDER SEC. 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND ALSO NOT CLASSIFIED AS A PRIVATE FOUNDATION.
- Restrictions
- RESTRICTIONS: GRANTS ARE FOR THOSE SEC. 501 (C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN THE DELAWARE VALLEY AREA WHICH WILL USE THE FUNDS TO BENEFIT ORTHOPEDICALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Widener Memorial Foundation in Aid of Handicapped Children's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.