The 1854 Foundation
Support of local, regional, national, and international amateur sports competition; preservation and maintenance of public facilities and artifacts related to amateur athletics; and enhancing the local community's environmental health, beautification, and stabilization.
The 1854 Foundation at a glance
In short: The 1854 Foundation gave $144K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $36K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $143,654
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $35,914
- +83.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $567,882
- +11.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The 1854 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Philadelphia Cricket Club ($109K across 2 grants). Together the top 3 received $144K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 13 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $137K (2023) to $144K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $144K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Cricket Club Philadelphia, PA | For the Preservation and Display of Historic Artifacts. | $100,106 |
| US Squash Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Support of Amateur Sports | $25,000 |
| PGA Reach Philadelphia Lower Gwynedd, PA | Support of Amateur Sports | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Cricket Club Philadelphia, PA | Support of Amateur Sports | $8,548 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $567,882 | $208,694 | $152,617 | $143,654 | 4 | $7,005 |
| 2024 | $511,805 | $380,949 | $153,373 | $137,394 | 7 | $7,099 |
| 2023 | $284,229 | $268,549 | $170,618 | $137,350 | 2 | $2,499 |
| 2022 | $186,298 | $183,348 | $37,540 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $40,490 | $45,450 | $5,060 | — | — | — |
About The 1854 Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The 1854 Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $568K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $144K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The 1854 Foundation is led by Frances A. Garvey, Chairperson since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frances A. Garvey
Chairperson
Board Member → Chairperson, 2025
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geoffrey Surrette
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Decaro
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Kyle
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Costonis
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan L. Anderson Esq.
Treasurer & Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Michael J. Vergare MD (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Dent Wilkens (2023–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: E. Gilbert Carpenter (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Paul Meyer (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dennet Wilkens (2021–2022) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Fran Garvey (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Gilbert Carpenter (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 The 1854 Foundation
How much does The 1854 Foundation give each year?
The 1854 Foundation gave $144K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $137K across 7 grants.
What is The 1854 Foundation's typical grant size?
The 1854 Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $17,500, and its average grant was $35,914, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The 1854 Foundation give grants?
The 1854 Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants).
Does The 1854 Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The 1854 Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Amateur Sports" (3 grants).
How large is The 1854 Foundation?
The 1854 Foundation reported $568K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $209K.
What is The 1854 Foundation?
The 1854 Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Philadelphia, PA. It holds $568K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The 1854 Foundation's EIN?
The 1854 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3288124. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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