The Enlightened World Foundation

Public charity · Grantmaker West Conshohocken, PA EIN: 23-2830237

To support the dialogue institute ( formerly named the journal of ecumenical studies), temple university - of the commonwealth system of higher education, and villanova university.

Key facts about The Enlightened World Foundation

In short: The Enlightened World Foundation gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
23-2830237
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$100,000
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$100,000
Median grant
$100,000
Total assets
$1,294,002
Primary geography
Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$1.3M

-11.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$100K

-67.5% YoY

Grant Count

1

-66.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$100K

-2.6% YoY

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

PhiladelphiaVillanova

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K0 grants2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 3 grants2023 1 grant2024

From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2024) to $308K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

The Diologue Institute (Journal of Ecumenical Studies): $100KThe Diologue Institute(Journal of Ecumenical…$100K

The largest 2024 recipient was The Diologue Institute (Journal of Ecumenical Studies) ($100K).

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K3$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Diologue Institute (Journal of Ecumenical Studies) Philadelphia, PASupport of Diversity, Dialogue and Democracy Project$100,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K$800K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,294,002$1,458,936$2,055,096
Revenue—$536,274$-9,352
Expenses$241,598$417,245$13,755
Net Investment Income—$634,557—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
  3. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

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