Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial

Foundation · Grantmaker Philadelphia, PA EIN: 23-6297977 Website

Arts and cultureHistorical activities

The Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial is a charitable foundation established to honor the wishes of Henrietta Tower Wurts, who passed away in 1933. Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the foundation operates as a private 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status since January 1940. The Philadelphia Foundation provides administrative and management support services for the memorial, handling grant applications and distribution of awards approved by the Wurts Memorial's Board of Directors.

Key facts about Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial

EIN: 23-6297977
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $210,500
Grants made (2024): 91
Average grant: $2,313
Median grant: $2,000
New grantees (estimate): 37% first-time grantees (34 of 91, 2024)
Total assets: $4,642,673
Primary geography: Pennsylvania (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply: 1. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial's 91 itemized 2024 grants were Pennsylvania (97%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (78 grants) and Flourtown, PA (2 grants). 54% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Food Distribution" (6 grants).

Is Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial open to new grantees?

37%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 34 of 91 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count

Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.

44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 78% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.6M

-0.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$211K

-3.0% YoY

Grant Count

+5.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-8.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial reported a distributable amount of $275K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports programs in which a modest grant can play a significant part and which have meaningful goals in relation to the total resources committed to them. Primary focus areas include:

Programs serving disadvantaged children and youth
Programs serving the elderly
General operating support for eligible organizations
Food distribution initiatives
Youth education and empowerment programs
Youth apprenticeship programs
Young artists programs

Grantmaking

Review Cycle

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Geographic funding distribution also includes New Jersey and California, with particular emphasis on cities such as Philadelphia, Norristown, and New Hope.

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $205K (97%)

New Jersey $2K (1%)

Florida $2K (1%)

Virginia $1K (0%)

District of Columbia $1K (0%)

Share of all 91 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California District of Columbia Florida New Jersey Pennsylvania Virginia

Cities

PhiladelphiaFlourtownWayneBala CynwydGladwyneHaverfordLafayette HillPhliadelphiaAmblerFairview VillageCharlottesvilleCochranvilleDrexel HillElkins ParkFort WashingtonHaddon TownshipJenkintownMiamiMilfordNew Hope

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $4,660,138
Total Revenues: $1,029,787
Total Expenses: $321,559
Number of Employees: 0

Grant Activity:

Total Giving (2023): $210,500
Average Grant Amount: Varies by award
Median Grant Amount: Data not specified

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$4,642,673	$4,660,138	$3,951,910
Revenue	$271,220	$1,029,787	$473,222
Expenses	$288,685	$321,559	$368,959
Qualifying Distributions	$214,465	$219,624	$273,876
Net Investment Income	$194,846	$923,449	$370,097
Distributable Amount	$274,831	$239,784	$259,801

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

434 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Juntos ($10,000), African Family Health Organization ($5,000), Asian Americans United ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
JUNTOS Philadelphia, PA	FOOD DISTRIBUTION, OPERATING SUPPORT	$10,000
AFRICAN FAMILY HEALTH ORGANIZATION Philadelphia, PA	FOOD DISTRIBUTION	$5,000
ASIAN AMERICANS UNITED Philadelphia, PA	ASIAN AMERICAN YOUTH EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM	$5,000
BROAD STREET LOVE Philadelphia, PA	FOOD DISTRIBUTION	$5,000
CHESTNUT HILL MEALS ON WHEELS Flourtown, PA	FOOD DISTRIBUTION	$5,000
METROPOLITAN AIDS NEIGHBORHOOD NUTRITION ALLIANCE (MANNA) Philadelphia, PA	FOOD DISTRIBUTION	$5,000
PHILABUNDANCE Philadelphia, PA	FOOD DISTRIBUTION	$5,000
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FOR ADVANCEMENT HANGOUT (YEAH INC) Philadelphia, PA	FOOD DISTRIBUTION	$5,000
CAMBODIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia, PA	CAGP'S MULTICULTURAL OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM	$4,000
ASIAN ARTS INITIATIVE Philadelphia, PA	YOUTH ARTS WORKSHOP	$3,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

President: Ellen Nalle Hass
Board Members: Denise Brown, Patricia Blakely, Shanell Ransom

All leadership serves without compensation.

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Ellen Nalle Hass	President	1	—
Denise Brown	Board Member	1	—
Patricia Blakely	Board Member	1	—
Shanell Ransom	Board Member	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2026

The Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial Fund grant cycle operates on an annual basis. The most recent application deadline was February 16, 2026. The foundation continues to actively accept applications from eligible nonprofits serving disadvantaged populations in Philadelphia.

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Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Arts and cultureHistorical activities

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial fund?

The foundation supports programs in which a modest grant can play a significant part and which have meaningful goals in relation to the total resources committed to them. Primary focus areas include: • Programs serving disadvantaged children and youth • Programs serving the elderly • General operating support for eligible organizations • Food distribution initiatives • Youth education and empowerment programs • Youth apprenticeship programs • Young artists programs

How do I apply for a grant from Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial?

1. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

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What size grants does Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial award?

In 2024, Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial awarded 91 grants totaling $211K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial reported a distributable amount of $275K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial's EIN?

Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6297977. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.