Dry Family Charitable Foundation
Dry Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing lists grants for educational, health, and literacy purposes, among others.
Dry Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Dry Family Charitable Foundation gave $156K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Pennsylvania. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $156,250
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,580
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $2,443,724
- +8.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (3 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (36% 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 Dry Family Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 250 South 18Th Street 1400, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (401) 521-2440
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dry Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St John's College ($20K). Together the top 10 received $124K.
Grant Size Distribution
168 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 165 grants of 168 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Pennsylvania received 36% of grant dollars, New York 13%, Maryland 13%, Vermont 11%, and New Mexico 8%. Listed recipients also include organizations in other states, such as Arizona, Massachusetts, and Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dry Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 27 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $131K (2023) to $188K (2022). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $156K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John's College Annapolis, MD | Educational Purposes | $20,000 |
| Curtis Institute of Music Philadelphia, PA | Educaational Purposes | $20,000 |
| Miles for Migrane Jericho, VT | Health Purposes | $16,500 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA | Educational Purposes | $15,000 |
| Harvard College Fund Cambridge, MA | Educational Purposes | $10,000 |
| Santa Fe Preparatory School Santa Fe, NM | Educational Purposes | $10,000 |
| Sky Island Alliance Tucson, AZ | Educational Purposes | $7,500 |
| British Schools and Universities Fo New York, NY | Educational Purposes | $7,500 |
| British Schools and Universities Fo New York, NY | Educational Purposes | $7,500 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia, PA | Educational Purposes | $5,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Dry Family Charitable Foundation?
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 | $2,443,724 | $334,146 | $173,186 | $156,250 | 28 | $158,557 | $320,510 | $173,947 |
| 2024 | $2,247,235 | $173,984 | $183,368 | $161,338 | 28 | $163,630 | $157,770 | $170,113 |
| 2023 | $2,281,558 | $253,098 | $148,966 | $130,720 | 35 | $132,845 | $238,419 | $153,346 |
| 2022 | $2,157,850 | $86,430 | $215,467 | $187,720 | 35 | $189,860 | $71,217 | $157,917 |
| 2021 | $2,268,584 | $413,480 | $166,969 | $147,720 | 42 | $149,873 | $397,810 | $163,789 |
| 2020 | $2,004,353 | $145,867 | $150,542 | $133,750 | 16 | — | $131,371 | $144,437 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dry Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $174K 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 foundation’s filing describes grants by purpose rather than stating a mission. Its 2025 grants include support for colleges, a music conservatory, a preparatory school, literacy organizations, and an environmental conservation organization. For example, St. John’s College describes its work as a liberal arts education centered on collaborative inquiry and original texts; Curtis Institute of Music says it trains exceptionally gifted young musicians; and Reading Allowed says it provides structured literacy tutoring to people in the Philadelphia area who face barriers to accessing high-quality tutoring.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 28 grants totaling $156,250. Grants ranged from $250 to $20,000, with a median of $3,750. The largest listed awards were $20,000 to St. John’s College for educational purposes and $20,000 to Curtis Institute of Music for educational purposes. Other notable grants included $16,500 to Miles for Migraine for health purposes and $15,000 to Thomas Jefferson University for educational purposes.
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Constance C Dry, Paul R Dry, Sarah C Dry, and Catherine C Dry as trustees.
Dry Family Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Catherine C. Dry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Constance C. Dry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul R. Dry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah C. Dry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Dry Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Dry Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Dry Family Charitable Foundation gave $156K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $161K across 28 grants.
What is Dry Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Dry Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,750, and its average grant was $5,580, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dry Family Charitable Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Dry Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Dry Family Charitable Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (13%) and Maryland (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (12 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Santa Fe, NM (2 grants).
Does Dry Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Dry Family Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Purposes" (23 grants).
Who are Dry Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Dry Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St John's College ($20,000), Curtis Institute of Music ($20,000) and Miles for Migrane ($16,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dry Family Charitable Foundation?
Dry Family Charitable Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $159K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $174K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Dry Family Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes grants by purpose rather than stating a mission. Its 2025 grants include support for colleges, a music conservatory, a preparatory school, literacy organizations, and an environmental conservation organization. For example, St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dry Family Charitable Foundation?
Dry Family Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Dry Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Dry Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6783548. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Dry Family Charitable Foundation 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
Live grants for the work Dry Family Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Dry Family Charitable Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Pennsylvania
Henry Dolfinger 2 Trust Uw
Philadelphia, PA
The Henry Dolfinger 2 Trust (Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation) supports charitable and educational projects, including arts, education, and social services, primarily in Greater Philadelphia. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median of $2,000. It accepts online proposal requests once per calendar year.
Assets
$16.8M
Grants
236
Total Given
$713K
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc
Princeton, NJ
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation supports health access and stronger health systems, with a focus on adult and pediatric cancers, blood disorders, brain health, and clinical-trial participation in the United States, Brazil, India, and ten Sub-Saharan African countries. In 2024, its median grant was about $134,000, though awards varied widely; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests, and advises prospective applicants to contact the Foundation about its process.
Assets
$83.3M
Grants
144
Total Given
$67.7M
The William Penn Foundation
Philadelphia, PA
The William Penn Foundation funds arts and culture, children and families, civic participation, the environment and public spaces, and workforce training, primarily in the Philadelphia region. Its 2024 median grant was $50,000, though awards varied widely. It accepts unsolicited requests through limited open applications and invites letters of inquiry from public charities.
Assets
$3.4B
Grants
1,027
Total Given
$148.8M
The Pittsburgh Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA
The Pittsburgh Foundation funds nonprofits working in basic needs, equity and social justice, environmental action, arts and culture, and economic mobility, with most opportunities for organizations in Allegheny County or primarily serving its residents. Its 2024 grants had a median amount of about $18,600, though awards varied widely. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.5B
Grants
1,132
Total Given
$64.0M
Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation
Coraopolis, PA
DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation primarily funds youth sports participation in under-resourced communities, including equipment, registration costs and facilities, and also supports outdoor access and education. Its 2025 grants ranged from $626 to $2.5 million, with a median of $5,000, and Sports Matter funding has reached all 50 states. Sports Matter opportunities are by invitation only; the foundation says 501(c)(3) grant requests should be submitted in writing.
Assets
$34.5M
Grants
964
Total Given
$18.0M
Hillman Family Foundations
Pittsburgh, PA
The 18 independently operated foundations support projects in areas such as arts and culture, health, education, economic development, and community improvement, with a preference for Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania; each foundation has its own geographic focus. In 2024, grants ranged from $75 to $5 million, with a median of $20,000. The 2024 filing says unsolicited requests are accepted, beginning with a brief letter of intent through the online portal.
Assets
$1.9B
Grants
814
Total Given
$88.8M
More similar funders
More Funders in Pennsylvania
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Dry Family Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dry-family-charitable-foundation-morg_1ffd37e39abf431c8feec0c805207b29
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_256783548_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Dry Family Charitable Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/dry-family-charitable-foundation-morg_1ffd37e39abf431c8feec0c805207b29},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-19. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Dry Family Charitable Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Dry Family Charitable Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?