Albert W Bader Foundation Inc
Albert W Bader Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in youth sports, education, history, arts, community services, and health-related causes.
Albert W Bader Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Albert W Bader Foundation Inc gave $111K across 44 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $111,000
- +11.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 44
- +25.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,523
- -11.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,501,895
- -0.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (8 of 44, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Albert W Bader Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co A Mandeloff 1800 Jfk Blvd 20 Fl, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 545-4800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Albert W Bader Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Charles Borromeo CYO ($8K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
183 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 183 grants of 183 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 3% to New Jersey, and 2% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Albert W Bader Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 44 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 149% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $99K (2022) to $112K (2023). In 2025 it made 44 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Charles Borromeo CYO Bensalem, PA | Continued Improvements of the School Facilities | $8,000 |
| Bensalem Ramblers Little League Bensalem, PA | Support Youth Sport | $7,000 |
| Bensalem Alumni Association Inc Bensalem, PA | Township High School Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Bucks County Children's Museum New Hope, PA | Sponsorship of Museum's for All Admission | $5,000 |
| First Tee of Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Support the programs to better serve kids and community | $5,000 |
| Friends of Washington Crossing Park Washington Crossing, PA | Support the Restoration of Thompson-Neely Barn Renovation Project | $5,000 |
| The McKeown Foundation Dresher, PA | Provides Caring, Support and Research for Alzheimer's Disease | $5,000 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra Philadelphia, PA | Support the work onstage, in schools and communities, around the world, and through broadcasts and digital media | $3,500 |
| Bensalem Senior Citizens Association Bensalem, PA | Services and Programs for Senior Citizens | $3,000 |
| Independence Historical Trust Philadelphia, PA | Sponsorship of the independence hall national park's interpretive exhibitions | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,501,895 | $168,159 | $174,406 | $111,000 | 44 | $149,838 | $147,659 | $100,276 |
| 2024 | $1,508,142 | $141,064 | $160,388 | $100,000 | 35 | $138,996 | $120,584 | $100,114 |
| 2023 | $1,527,466 | $103,163 | $172,814 | $111,500 | 37 | $151,258 | $82,881 | $93,065 |
| 2022 | $1,597,117 | $124,544 | $158,383 | $99,000 | 33 | $99,000 | $100,285 | $96,023 |
| 2021 | $1,630,956 | $133,639 | $167,976 | $105,000 | 34 | $105,000 | $108,023 | $102,715 |
| 2020 | $1,665,293 | $130,351 | $162,686 | $104,500 | 28 | — | $106,164 | $100,110 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Albert W Bader Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $100K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Bucks County Children’s Museum describes its mission as connecting children to the world around them and inspiring learning through play; Friends of Washington Crossing Park says it works to share the story of Washington’s Delaware crossing and aid preservation of the historic site. The McKeown Foundation states that its primary exempt purpose is raising money for Alzheimer’s research and other charitable organizations.
Other 2025 recipients include Bucks County Free Library, which says it provides materials and services for library users; BARC Developmental Services, which says it serves and advocates for people with intellectual disabilities and autism; and PGA REACH Philadelphia, which says it serves communities and grows golf through youth, military, and diversity pillars.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 44 grants totaling $111,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $8,000, with a median of $2,000. Notable grants included $8,000 to St. Charles Borromeo CYO for continued school-facility improvements; $7,000 to Bensalem Ramblers Little League to support youth sport; and $5,000 each to Bensalem Alumni Association, Bucks County Children’s Museum, Friends of Washington Crossing Park, and The McKeown Foundation. Other grants included $3,500 to Philadelphia Orchestra and $3,000 each to Independence Historical Trust and PGA REACH Philadelphia.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alan H. Mandeloff as President & CEO, James Bogan as Secretary, and Richard Fitzgerald as Treasurer.
Albert W Bader Foundation Inc is led by Alan H. Mandeloff, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alan H. Mandeloff
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $16K (2025)
James Bogan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $16K (2025)
Richard Fitzgerald
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $16K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $16K, to Alan H Mandeloff (President & CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Albert W Bader Foundation Inc
How much does Albert W Bader Foundation Inc give each year?
Albert W Bader Foundation Inc gave $111K across 44 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $100K across 35 grants.
What is Albert W Bader Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Albert W Bader Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,523, across 44 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Albert W Bader Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Albert W Bader Foundation Inc give grants?
Albert W Bader Foundation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (11 grants), Bensalem, PA (10 grants), Doylestown, PA (5 grants) and New Hope, PA (2 grants).
Does Albert W Bader Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of Albert W Bader Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 44) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Albert W Bader Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Albert W Bader Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include St Charles Borromeo CYO ($8,000), Bensalem Ramblers Little League ($7,000) and Bensalem Alumni Association Inc ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Albert W Bader Foundation Inc?
Albert W Bader Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $100K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Albert W Bader Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Albert W Bader Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Albert W Bader Foundation Inc's EIN?
Albert W Bader Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2425054. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Albert W Bader Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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