Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44
Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44 is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing states that it contributes only to preselected organizations.
Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44 at a glance
In short: Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44 gave $1.6M across 82 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,620,000
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 82
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,756
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $25,961,396
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (34% 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 Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Glenmede Trust Co Na 1650, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 419-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brigham and Women's Hospital ($115K). Together the top 10 received $607K.
Grant Size Distribution
323 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 301 grants of 323 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Among 2024 grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were New York (34%), Massachusetts (20%), New Jersey (18%), California (10%), and Pennsylvania (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 82 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44 gives
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% 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 (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 $1.6M (2024) to $1.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 82 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA | Genetic Pathways of | $115,000 |
| Brain & Behavior Research Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted | $95,000 |
| Compassion & Choices Littleton, CO | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Direct Relief International Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights New York, NY | Unrestricted | $49,000 |
| International Anti-Poaching Foundation Inc Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey Hillside, NJ | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
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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 | $25,961,396 | $1,291,551 | $1,742,394 | $1,620,000 | 82 | $1,642,274 | $1,210,874 | $1,770,418 |
| 2023 | $26,739,330 | $1,901,851 | $1,732,077 | $1,650,000 | 85 | $1,668,898 | $1,828,256 | $1,667,774 |
| 2022 | $27,718,131 | $4,016,658 | $1,768,238 | $1,700,000 | 81 | $1,718,765 | $962,134 | $1,691,475 |
| 2021 | $25,957,931 | $2,018,220 | $1,724,304 | $1,650,000 | 74 | $1,677,215 | $1,971,125 | $1,704,882 |
| 2020 | $25,643,454 | $-280,669 | $1,723,400 | $1,640,000 | 1 | — | $379,602 | $1,614,474 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44 reported a distributable amount of $1.8M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in health and medical research, humanitarian response, hunger relief, education, reproductive rights, press freedom, and wildlife protection.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. For example, Brigham and Women’s Hospital received a grant with a purpose description beginning “GENETIC PATHWAYS OF,” and Brain & Behavior Research Foundation received an unrestricted grant. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises; the Community Food Bank of New Jersey says it works to address the root causes of hunger. Nurturing Minds says it supports education, life skills, and entrepreneurship for vulnerable girls in Tanzania.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 82 grants totaling $1,620,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $115,000, with a median of $14,000. It made 85 grants totaling $1,650,000 in 2023 and 81 grants totaling $1,700,000 in 2022.
Notable 2024 grants included $115,000 to Brigham and Women’s Hospital, $95,000 to Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, $60,000 to Compassion & Choices, $50,000 each to Direct Relief International and World Central Kitchen, and $49,000 to the Center for Reproductive Rights. Other grants of $40,000 each went to the Committee to Protect Journalists, Community Food Bank of New Jersey, International Rescue Committee, Nurturing Minds, and International Medical Corps.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marcia Head, Linda H Flanagan, and Kathryn S Head as trustees.
Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathryn S. Head
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda H. Flanagan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Head
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carol A. Head (2020) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44
How much does Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44 give each year?
Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44 gave $1.6M across 82 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 85 grants.
What is Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44's typical grant size?
Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44's median grant in 2024 was $14,000, and its average grant was $19,756, across 82 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44 give grants?
Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44's top state is New York, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (20%) and New Jersey (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (20 grants), Boston, MA (6 grants), Summit, NJ (6 grants) and Madison, NJ (4 grants).
Does Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44 give general operating support?
Yes: 79% of Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (65 of 82) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44's largest grantees?
Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44's largest 2024 grantees include Brigham and Women's Hospital ($115,000), Brain & Behavior Research Foundation ($95,000) and Compassion & Choices ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44?
Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44 reported $26.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (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 Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44 fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in health and medical research, humanitarian response, hunger relief, education, reproductive rights, press freedom, and wildlife protection. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44?
The foundation 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 ↑
What is Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44's EIN?
Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6949833. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Head Family Charitable Foundation 5507-19-44 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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