Philadelphia Ranger Corps
Philadelphia Ranger Corps is a private foundation, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $854K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $130K. Net investment income was $35K.
Philadelphia Ranger Corps at a glance
In short: Philadelphia Ranger Corps gave $130K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $130K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $130,000
- -94.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $130,000
- -82.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $130,000
- Total assets
- $853,852
- -55.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (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.
Who Philadelphia Ranger Corps funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Corps Network ($130K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 8 (25%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Philadelphia Ranger Corps gives
- Giving grew 584% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 162% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2021) to $2.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Corps Network Washington, DC | Oversee five organizations in the philadelphia area to provide job skills training and project work for members of a climate corps. | $130,000 |
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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 | $853,852 | $34,447 | $12,122 | $130,000 | 1 | $141,622 | $34,771 | $87,238 |
| 2023 | $1,908,177 | $-20,612 | $2,020,895 | $2,200,000 | 3 | $2,219,775 | $80,566 | $165,796 |
| 2022 | $2,828,210 | $552,897 | $842,647 | $900,000 | 2 | $452,842 | $552,897 | $218,017 |
| 2021 | $3,193,589 | $330,451 | $155,365 | $19,000 | 1 | $149,890 | $330,451 | $220,907 |
| 2020 | $2,893,874 | $224,709 | $183,123 | $22,500 | 1 | — | $224,709 | $179,987 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Philadelphia Ranger Corps reported a distributable amount of $87K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Philadelphia Ranger Corps is led by Sandra Weckesser, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sandra Weckesser
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Hopkins
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ernest E. Jones
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Herman Mattleman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Van De Velde
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Winfield E. Akeley
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sandi Weckesser (2020) — President
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 Philadelphia Ranger Corps
How much does Philadelphia Ranger Corps give each year?
Philadelphia Ranger Corps gave $130K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 3 grants.
How large is Philadelphia Ranger Corps?
Philadelphia Ranger Corps reported $854K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $142K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $87K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Philadelphia Ranger Corps operate?
Philadelphia Ranger Corps has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Pennsylvania.
What is Philadelphia Ranger Corps's EIN?
Philadelphia Ranger Corps's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2824241. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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