T Wistar Brown Teacher's Fund
The T Wistar Brown Teacher's Fund is an independent private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Established in 1916, the fund operates under the administration of Friends Fiduciary Corporation and focuses on supporting teacher education and development.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.2M
+0.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$103K
-5.8% YoY
Grant Count
26
-7.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+1.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund's primary purpose is to provide scholarship awards to assist people—with an emphasis on Friends—in becoming teachers or to help current teachers improve their skills.
The foundation's grant-making priorities include:
- Teacher education and training
- Teacher support and professional development
- Education generally
- Scholarships for prospective and current educators
Grantmaking
Grant Range
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Average Grant
amount: $253–$17,494
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $2,178,765
- Total Giving: $102,777–$115,604
- Total Revenue: $131,180
- Total Expenses: $121,334
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,178,765 | $2,168,919 | $2,183,245 |
| Revenue | $131,180 | $114,192 | $110,857 |
| Expenses | $121,334 | $128,518 | $136,905 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $115,604 | $122,574 | $131,417 |
| Net Investment Income | $125,080 | $105,582 | $106,557 |
| Distributable Amount | $126,275 | $116,021 | $128,557 |
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
141 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Sarah Sweeney-Denham – Co-Trustee (1 hour per week)
- Lee Payton – Co-Trustee (1 hour per week)
- Melinda Wenner Bradley – Co-Trustee (1 hour per week)
- Friends Fiduciary Corporation – Co-Trustee (2 hours per week); compensation of $13,181
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH SWEENEY-DENHAM | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| FRIENDS FIDUCIARY CORPORATION | CO-TRUSTEE | 2 | $13,181 |
| LEE PAYTON | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MELINDA WENNER BRADLEY | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 1700 Market Street, Suite 1535, Philadelphia, PA 19103-3917
- Phone: 215-241-7272
- Website: www.twbfund.org
- EIN: 23-6200741
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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