JHC Foundation
JHC Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports $6,210,000 in grants to 10 charitable organizations; the foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
JHC Foundation at a glance
In short: JHC Foundation gave $6.2M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $621K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,210,000
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $621,000
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $435,000
- Total assets
- $113,954,003
- -0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to JHC Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JHC Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Food Fix Campaign Inc ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $6.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 18 grants of 66 (27%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (54%), Illinois (24%), Maryland (16%), and New York (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is JHC Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $350K; repeat grants $651K. How we count
Medians: $350K first-time, $520K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% 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 (2020–2024). 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 $5.9M (2020) to $6.9M (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $6.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Fix Campaign Inc Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $1,500,000 |
| Rodale Institute Kutztown, PA | General & Unrestricted | $1,500,000 |
| Washington College Chestertown, MD | To endow and successfully secure five teacher-scholars, provide for expenses associated with achieving and maintaining AACSB accreditation, and undertake an architectural study and program design to repurpose Daly Hall as an appropriately configured and dedicated academic home for the Washington College Business Department | $1,000,000 |
| Hope Partnership for Education Philadelphia, PA | General & Unrestricted | $525,000 |
| Delone Catholic High School McSherrystown, PA | General & Unrestricted | $520,000 |
| Jubilee Gift Galaxy Inc Middletown, NY | Farmer Jawn fund | $350,000 |
| Diocese of Harrisburg Harrisburg, PA | St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School fund | $325,000 |
| Food Connect CO Philadelphia, PA | General & Unrestricted | $280,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Conshohocken, PA | PA/DE fund | $200,000 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania Educational Television a Pittston, PA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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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 | $113,954,003 | $6,060,709 | $6,780,224 | $6,210,000 | 10 | $6,292,062 | $5,642,024 | $6,973,414 |
| 2023 | $114,673,518 | $6,176,392 | $7,129,450 | $6,570,000 | 11 | $6,650,060 | $5,786,626 | $6,470,684 |
| 2022 | $115,626,576 | $7,079,345 | $7,513,829 | $6,880,000 | 13 | $6,960,025 | $6,637,829 | $6,483,271 |
| 2021 | $116,061,060 | $17,719,118 | $6,677,047 | $5,989,000 | 12 | $6,069,411 | $17,300,358 | $7,013,828 |
| 2020 | $105,018,989 | $1,227,270 | $6,354,030 | $5,882,000 | 20 | — | $1,549,347 | $6,036,984 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JHC Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas that include agriculture, education, food access, and environmental and social leadership. Rodale Institute describes its work as advancing regenerative organic agriculture through research, farmer training, and education. Washington College says it challenges and inspires emerging citizen leaders through academic rigor and self-discovery. Hope Partnership for Education describes its mission as empowerment through education, serving families in eastern North Philadelphia through middle school, enrichment, graduate support, and adult education programs. Jubilee Gift Galaxy says it supports environmental, spiritual, and social leaders and promotes sharing wealth to build a more compassionate society. Food Connect describes its work as addressing gaps in the food system, ending hunger, and supporting healthier communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $6,210,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $1,500,000, with a median of $435,000.
The largest grants included $1,500,000 each to Food Fix Campaign Inc. and Rodale Institute, both for general and unrestricted purposes. Washington College received $1,000,000 to endow five teacher-scholars, support expenses associated with achieving and maintaining AACSB accreditation, and study and plan the repurposing of Daly Hall as a dedicated academic home for its business department. Other grants included $525,000 to Hope Partnership for Education and $520,000 to an individual recipient High School, both for general and unrestricted purposes; $350,000 to Jubilee Gift Galaxy Inc. for the Farmer Jawn fund; and $325,000 to the Diocese of Harrisburg for the St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patricia Warehime as director and president; Susan Rupp as director and vice president; Elizabeth Warehime as director and treasurer; and Kate Mininger as director and secretary.
JHC Foundation is led by Patricia Warehime, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patricia Warehime
Director & President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Warehime
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Mininger
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Rupp
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 JHC Foundation
How much does JHC Foundation give each year?
JHC Foundation gave $6.2M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.6M across 11 grants.
What is JHC Foundation's typical grant size?
JHC Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $435,000, and its average grant was $621,000, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JHC Foundation that year got $350K on average.
Where does JHC Foundation give grants?
JHC Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (24%) and Maryland (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does JHC Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of JHC Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are JHC Foundation's largest grantees?
JHC Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Food Fix Campaign Inc ($1,500,000), Rodale Institute ($1,500,000) and Washington College ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is JHC Foundation?
JHC Foundation reported $114.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7.0M (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 JHC Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas that include agriculture, education, food access, and environmental and social leadership. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JHC Foundation?
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 JHC Foundation's EIN?
JHC Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4058364. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does JHC 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 October 2026.
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