Henkels Foundation
Henkels Foundation is a private foundation based in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports 73 grants totaling $1,566,527, all to recipients in Pennsylvania; the listed recipients include schools and other educational organizations.
Henkels Foundation at a glance
In short: Henkels Foundation gave $1.6M across 73 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,566,527
- -34.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 73
- -13.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,459
- -24.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,890
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (7 of 71, 2024)
- 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 September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Henkels 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: 985 Jolly Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422
Phone: (215) 283-7419
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Henkels Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Independence Mission Schools ($130K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $739K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($9,900), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
344 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 304 grants of 344 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 73 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Henkels Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 71 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2024) to $2.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 73 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nittany Christian School State College, PA | CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL WITHIN SECTION 170(c)(2)(B) | $126,171 |
| Independence Mission Schools Philadelphia, PA | CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL WITHIN SECTION 170(c)(2)(B) | $106,516 |
| Pen RYN School Fairless Hills, PA | CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL WITHIN SECTION 170(c)(2)(B) | $99,000 |
| Mount St Joseph's Academy Flourtown, PA | CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL WITHIN SECTION 170(c)(2)(B) | $77,470 |
| Ancillae Assumpta Academy Wyncote, PA | CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL WITHIN SECTION 170(c)(2)(B) | $63,212 |
| Archbishop Wood High School Warminster, PA | CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL WITHIN SECTION 170(c)(2)(B) | $58,361 |
| Diocese of Scranton Scranton, PA | CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL WITHIN SECTION 170(c)(2)(B) | $57,968 |
| Pope John Paul II High School Royersford, PA | CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL WITHIN SECTION 170(c)(2)(B) | $46,805 |
| Harrisburg Catholic Elementary Scho Harrisburg, PA | CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL WITHIN SECTION 170(c)(2)(B) | $40,771 |
| Plumstead Christian School Plumsteadville, PA | CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL WITHIN SECTION 170(c)(2)(B) | $39,200 |
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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 | — | $54,061 | $1,481,740 | $1,566,527 | 73 | $1,594,973 | $54,061 | $37,369 |
| 2023 | $1,542,861 | $2,384,534 | $2,284,500 | $2,382,435 | 84 | $2,386,487 | $85,729 | $75,110 |
| 2022 | $1,544,896 | $2,403,644 | $2,138,942 | $1,996,665 | 83 | $2,011,343 | $3,472 | $66,706 |
| 2021 | $1,152,398 | $2,386,882 | $2,332,616 | $2,300,259 | 104 | — | $710 | $55,645 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henkels Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K 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 grants were reported for charitable and educational purposes. Among the recipients, Nittany Christian School describes its purpose as operating a private school for educational purposes. Independence Mission Schools says it supports a network of Catholic elementary schools and provides affordable, high-quality Catholic education to children of all faiths in underserved urban neighborhoods. Plumstead Christian School describes its work as providing Christian education from pre-kindergarten through grade 12. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 73 grants totaling $1,566,527. Grants ranged from $2,673 to $126,171, with a median grant of $10,890. The largest listed awards included $126,171 to Nittany Christian School, $106,516 to Independence Mission Schools, $99,000 to Pen Ryn School, and $77,470 to Mount St Joseph’s Academy. All 2024 grant dollars went to Pennsylvania recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Barbara B Henkels as President; Paul M Henkels Jr and Christopher B Henkels as Vice Presidents; and Angela Henkels Dale as Secretary and Treasurer.
Henkels Foundation is led by Barbara B. Henkels, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara B. Henkels
President
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Henkels Dale
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher B. Henkels
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul M. Henkels Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Henkels Foundation
How much does Henkels Foundation give each year?
Henkels Foundation gave $1.6M across 73 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.4M across 84 grants.
What is Henkels Foundation's typical grant size?
Henkels Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,890, and its average grant was $21,459, across 73 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Henkels Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does Henkels Foundation give grants?
Henkels 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 (17 grants), Lansdale, PA (3 grants), Warminster, PA (2 grants) and Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants).
Does Henkels Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 73 grants with a stated purpose on Henkels Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL WITHIN SECTION 170(c)(2)(B)" (73 grants).
Who are Henkels Foundation's largest grantees?
Henkels Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Independence Mission Schools ($130,366 across 2 grants), Nittany Christian School ($126,171) and Pen RYN School ($99,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($9,900), which are not listed by name. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Henkels Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants were reported for charitable and educational purposes. Among the recipients, Nittany Christian School describes its purpose as operating a private school for educational purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Henkels 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 Henkels Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Henkels Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Henkels Foundation's EIN?
Henkels Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6235239. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Henkels 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Henkels Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/henkels-foundation-morg_96b9f08875684b34aec0c3b1ee03d7ad
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