The Sylvia W and Randle M Kauders
The Sylvia W and Randle M Kauders Foundation is a private foundation based in Radnor, Pennsylvania, established in 2016 through the estate of founder Sylvia W. Kauders. The foundation supports nonprofit institutions through grants for programs and projects that educate, enrich, and engage communities, with a particular focus on the Greater Philadelphia metropolitan region and beyond.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.7M
+3.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$370K
+2.8% YoY
Grant Count
38
+2.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+0.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to provide financial support to unique projects and programs of nonprofit institutions that seek to expand, educate, enhance, and enrich the lives of diverse audiences and engage communities.
Primary funding areas include:
- Arts and Culture
- Civic Engagement
- Women's Issues
- Children's Health and Well-being
- Education
- Health and Science
- Literary Engagement
- Social Engagement
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant requests. Applications for funding are made at the invitation of the Board of Directors.
Grant Range
$10,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily benefits the Greater Philadelphia area, though it also supports nonprofit institutions in the greater Philadelphia region and beyond.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $6,651,960
- Total giving: $370,000
- Total revenues: $419,463
- Total expenses: $517,099
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,651,960 | $6,401,457 | $6,192,045 |
| Revenue | $419,463 | $259,028 | $108,862 |
| Expenses | $517,099 | $508,202 | $510,303 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $462,626 | $460,724 | $452,756 |
| Net Investment Income | $364,495 | $168,963 | $88,697 |
| Distributable Amount | $325,081 | $308,806 | $329,307 |
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
172 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
- Robert Pincus – Chair and President (as of 2018)
- Rachel Costello – Executive Director (managed through Pembroke Philanthropy Advisors)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLORIA HOCHMAN | PRESIDENT | 1 | $750 |
| HELEN MCNUTT | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $450 |
| BARRY BRAIT | TREASURER | 1 | $450 |
| BONNIE GRANT | SECRETARY | 1 | $450 |
| DAVID BROWN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $450 |
| MATT CABREY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $450 |
| TERRY DIAMOND | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $450 |
| DAPHNE ROWE PEMBROKE PHILANTHROPY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation launched its website in October 2018 and announced its readiness to support nonprofit institutions in the Philadelphia region and beyond. The foundation has established the Sylvia Kauders Award for Outstanding Supporting Performance in A Play, awarded annually through Theatre Philadelphia.
The Sylvia W. and Randle M. Kauders Foundation - News - The ...The foundation's founder, Sylvia W. Kauders, was a prominent Philadelphia public relations professional and civic leader who passed away in 2016. Her husband, Randle M. Kauders, a scientist, engineer, inventor, and adjunct professor, predeceased her in 1994.
The Sylvia W. and Randle M. Kauders Foundation - News - The ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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