Richard E Woosnam Charitable Trust
Richard E Woosnam Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in Pennsylvania and Indiana, with listed grant purposes largely related to education.
Richard E Woosnam Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Richard E Woosnam Charitable Trust gave $53K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $52,875
- -7.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- -13.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,115
- +7.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,542,745
- +18.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (3 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (88% 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 Richard E Woosnam Charitable Trust
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing states that the current-year application must be received by February 28. That filing’s application cycle is past.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing states that the current-year application must be received by February 28.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard E Woosnam
Mailing address: 1810 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (610) 203-9241
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard E Woosnam Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lycoming College ($10K). Together the top 10 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 144 grants of 144 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 11% to recipients in Indiana; the filing also reports 0% for Massachusetts and New York. Philadelphia organizations appear among the listed Pennsylvania recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Richard E Woosnam Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 25 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $700; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $600 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 84% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 63% 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 $53K (2024) to $91K (2021). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lycoming College Williamsport, PA | Education | $10,000 |
| Indiana University Bloomington, IN | Education | $6,000 |
| World Affairs Council Philadelphia, PA | Education | $6,000 |
| Lenfest Insititute Philadelphia, PA | Education | $5,000 |
| Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia, PA | Education | $5,000 |
| National Constitution Center Philadelphia, PA | Scholarships and Education | $3,000 |
| Pafa Philadelphia, PA | Education | $3,000 |
| 1812 Theatre Philadelphia, PA | Education | $2,500 |
| Barnes Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Scholarships and Education | $2,500 |
| Arden Theatre Philadelphia, PA | Education | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,542,745 | $290,061 | $52,901 | $52,875 | 25 | $52,901 | $290,035 | $83,380 |
| 2023 | $1,305,585 | $93,432 | $60,548 | $57,207 | 29 | $60,548 | $90,091 | $72,639 |
| 2022 | $1,272,701 | $85,982 | $67,404 | $64,152 | 33 | $67,404 | $82,730 | $81,064 |
| 2021 | $1,254,123 | $31,453 | $113,610 | $90,818 | 29 | $113,610 | $8,661 | $87,090 |
| 2020 | $1,081,612 | $158,085 | $102,395 | $80,732 | 28 | — | $136,422 | $75,512 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard E Woosnam Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $83K 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 trust is provided. Its 2024 grants include support designated for education, scholarships and education, and research. The supported organizations describe a range of missions: Lycoming College says it provides a liberal arts and sciences education; the National Constitution Center describes its work as constitutional education and civil dialogue; and Project HOME says it works to address homelessness and poverty. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the trust.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 25 grants totaling $52,875. Grant amounts ranged from $125 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest grants included $10,000 to Lycoming College, $6,000 each to Indiana University and the World Affairs Council, and $5,000 each to the Lenfest Institute and Philadelphia Zoo. Other listed awards included $3,000 to the National Constitution Center and $2,500 to the Barnes Foundation.
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It instructs applicants to contact Richard E Woosnam and submit a typed, detailed analysis of the proposed use of the contribution, an analysis of the historic use of contributions, and a detailed history of the charitable organization. Awards are restricted to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Richard E Woosnam is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Richard E Woosnam Charitable Trust is led by Richard E. Woosnam, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard E. Woosnam
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Richard E Woosnam Charitable Trust
How much does Richard E Woosnam Charitable Trust give each year?
Richard E Woosnam Charitable Trust gave $53K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $57K across 29 grants.
What is Richard E Woosnam Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Richard E Woosnam Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,115, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Richard E Woosnam Charitable Trust that year got $700 on average.
Where does Richard E Woosnam Charitable Trust give grants?
Richard E Woosnam Charitable Trust gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (21 grants).
Does Richard E Woosnam Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Richard E Woosnam Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (20 grants) and "Scholarships and Education" (3 grants).
Who are Richard E Woosnam Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Richard E Woosnam Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Lycoming College ($10,000), Indiana University ($6,000) and World Affairs Council ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Richard E Woosnam Charitable Trust?
Richard E Woosnam Charitable Trust reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $83K (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 Richard E Woosnam Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants include support designated for education, scholarships and education, and research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard E Woosnam Charitable Trust?
Richard E Woosnam Charitable Trust has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Richard E Woosnam Charitable Trust's EIN?
Richard E Woosnam Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6870650. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Richard E Woosnam Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/richard-e-woosnam-charitable-trust-morg_516ffe92097a45a69195219afc8d93dc
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