The Enlightened World Foundation
To support the dialogue institute ( formerly named the journal of ecumenical studies), temple university - of the commonwealth system of higher education, and villanova university.
The Enlightened World Foundation at a glance
In short: The Enlightened World Foundation gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- -67.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,000
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $1,294,002
- -11.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Enlightened World Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Diologue Institute (Journal of Ecumenical Studies) ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2024) to $308K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Diologue Institute (Journal of Ecumenical Studies) Philadelphia, PA | Support of Diversity, Dialogue and Democracy Project | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,294,002 | — | $241,598 | $100,000 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $1,458,936 | $536,274 | $417,245 | $308,000 | 3 | $634,557 |
| 2022 | $2,055,096 | $-9,352 | $13,755 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,533,008 | $70,000 | $17,196 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $976,827 | $6,137 | $6,747 | — | — | — |
About The Enlightened World Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Enlightened World Foundation is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in West Conshohocken, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Enlightened World Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amid I. Ismail
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Anthony Carr
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Moreland
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Krueger
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Harry R. Halloran Jr. (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Honorable Jim Cawley Esq. (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Leonard J. Swidler (2020) — Trustee
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 The Enlightened World Foundation
How much does The Enlightened World Foundation give each year?
The Enlightened World Foundation gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $308K across 3 grants.
How large is The Enlightened World Foundation?
The Enlightened World Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is The Enlightened World Foundation?
The Enlightened World Foundation is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in West Conshohocken, PA. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Enlightened World Foundation operate?
The Enlightened World Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is The Enlightened World Foundation's EIN?
The Enlightened World Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2830237. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
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