The Mariposa Wish Foundation
The Mariposa Wish Foundation is a private foundation, based in Radnor, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $740K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $335K. Net investment income was $286K.
The Mariposa Wish Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mariposa Wish Foundation gave $335K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $67K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $335,000
- +378.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $67,000
- +665.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $740,016
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Mariposa Wish Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chester County Food Bank ($150K). Together the top 5 received $335K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 35 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Mariposa Wish Foundation gives
- Giving grew 341% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 613% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2020) to $335K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $335K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chester County Food Bank Exton, PA | Unrestricted Contribution to Charity | $150,000 |
| Community Volunteers in Medicine West Chester, PA | Unrestricted Contribution to Charity | $150,000 |
| Wayne Senior Center Wayne, PA | Unrestricted Contribution to Charity | $15,000 |
| Horizons at the Episcopal Academy Newtown Square, PA | Unrestricted Contribution to Charity | $10,000 |
| Wayne Art Center Wayne, PA | Unrestricted Contribution to Charity | $10,000 |
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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 | $740,016 | $291,154 | $340,500 | $335,000 | 5 | $335,000 | $286,144 | $54,673 |
| 2023 | $789,362 | $25,728 | $73,560 | $70,000 | 8 | $70,000 | $29,665 | $59,633 |
| 2022 | $837,194 | $28,488 | $80,326 | $75,000 | 11 | $75,000 | $31,512 | $64,117 |
| 2021 | $889,032 | $51,406 | $80,147 | $76,000 | 6 | $76,000 | $51,406 | $66,378 |
| 2020 | $917,773 | $11,946 | $59,522 | $55,000 | 5 | — | $32,172 | $53,901 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mariposa Wish Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mariposa Wish Foundation is led by Jill S. Chambers, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jill S. Chambers
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Arthur L. Schiel (2020–2023) — Treasurer
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 Mariposa Wish Foundation
How much does The Mariposa Wish Foundation give each year?
The Mariposa Wish Foundation gave $335K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 8 grants.
What is The Mariposa Wish Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mariposa Wish Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $67,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mariposa Wish Foundation give grants?
The Mariposa Wish Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wayne, PA (2 grants).
Does The Mariposa Wish Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Mariposa Wish Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Mariposa Wish Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mariposa Wish Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Chester County Food Bank ($150,000), Community Volunteers in Medicine ($150,000) and Wayne Senior Center ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mariposa Wish Foundation?
The Mariposa Wish Foundation reported $740K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $335K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Mariposa Wish Foundation's EIN?
The Mariposa Wish Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2384537. 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Mariposa Wish Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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