Broughton Foundation
The Broughton Foundation is a private foundation based in Media, Pennsylvania, that made grants to charitable organizations. Its 2024 filing is marked as its final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Broughton Foundation at a glance
In short: Broughton Foundation gave $4.1M across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $132K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,084,941
- +2207.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $131,772
- +2207.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Broughton Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 125 Carnoustie Way, Media, PA 19063
Phone: (484) 802-7364
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Broughton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Philadelphia Foundation ($3.9M). Together the top 10 received $4.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 123 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
How Broughton Foundation gives
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 2414% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $116K (2020) to $4.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $4.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $3,914,441 |
| Upper Darby Arts and Education Foun Drexel Hill, PA | Unrestricted | $26,000 |
| Willow Grove United Methodist Churc Willow Grove, PA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| ALS Association - Greater Philadelp Ambler, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $9,500 |
| Whosoever Gospel Mission Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Rydal Park Appreciation Fund Jenkintown, PA | Unrestricted | $8,500 |
| Fox Chase Cancer Center Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Moore College of Art Design Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Action Wellness Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $-76,173 | $1,895,387 | $4,084,941 | 31 | — | $55,124 | $95,627 |
| 2023 | $1,882,285 | $108,181 | $215,701 | $177,000 | 31 | $177,000 | $72,736 | $170,214 |
| 2022 | $1,989,805 | $101,463 | $220,297 | $181,300 | 31 | $181,300 | $62,466 | $173,826 |
| 2021 | $2,108,287 | $91,359 | $202,371 | $162,500 | 29 | $162,500 | $53,562 | $181,481 |
| 2020 | $2,217,886 | $1,076,517 | $149,720 | $116,000 | 1 | — | $43,638 | $162,364 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Broughton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $96K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees included organizations working in philanthropy, early childhood education, services for people with vision loss, hunger relief, and visual arts. For example, Rose Tree Early Learning Center describes its work as providing early childhood education in Delaware County; VisionLink says it helps people living with vision loss achieve greater independence; and Philabundance describes its mission as driving hunger from communities and ending hunger.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $4,084,941. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $3,914,441, with a median grant of $4,000. The largest grant was $3,914,441 to The Philadelphia Foundation. Other notable grants included $26,000 to Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation, $20,000 to Willow Grove United Methodist Church, and $10,000 to the ALS Association – Greater Philadelphia.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Frank C Wilhelm Jr and Judith B Cook as trustees.
Broughton Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frank C Wilhelm Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $9K (2024)
Judith B Cook
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$17K (2023) → $9K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Douglas E Cook (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $9K, to Frank C Wilhelm Jr (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Broughton Foundation
How much does Broughton Foundation give each year?
Broughton Foundation gave $4.1M across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $177K across 31 grants.
What is Broughton Foundation's typical grant size?
Broughton Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $131,772, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Broughton Foundation give grants?
Broughton Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (14 grants), Jenkintown, PA (2 grants) and Media, PA (2 grants).
Does Broughton Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Broughton Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Broughton Foundation's largest grantees?
Broughton Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Philadelphia Foundation ($3,914,441), Upper Darby Arts and Education Foun ($26,000) and Willow Grove United Methodist Churc ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Broughton Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees included organizations working in philanthropy, early childhood education, services for people with vision loss, hunger relief, and visual arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Broughton Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Broughton Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Broughton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $96K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Broughton Foundation's EIN?
Broughton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2792113. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Broughton Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Broughton Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/broughton-foundation-morg_4cf7d3ab0f8a42828dfbae6e731a377d
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