The Wawa Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity established in 2014 as the grantmaking arm of the Wawa convenience store and gas station chain. Headquartered in Wawa, Pennsylvania, the Foundation makes grants to charitable organizations operating in the company's service areas across the East Coast.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.1M
+80.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$15.4M
+31.0% YoY
Grant Count
174
+10.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$89K
+19.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation's stated purpose is to "make grants to Section 501(c)(3) charitable organizations whose focus is health related issues, combating hunger, and benefitting everyday heroes which are generally located in the geographic area where the Foundation's fundraising occurs."
The Foundation operates within three primary focus areas:
Health: Supporting health organizations committed to saving and improving lives, specifically those dedicated to the care and treatment of families and children in Wawa's areas of operation.
Hunger: Supporting organizations committed to hunger relief in the communities Wawa serves, including regional suppliers and local food banks.
Everyday Heroes: Supporting organizations that benefit crisis responders, mentors, teachers, members of the military, and veterans in local communities.
Grantmaking
The Foundation provides financial grants on local, regional, and national levels. Typical grant awards range from $5,204 to $1,696,935.
Grant Types
How to Apply
Qualified organizations can submit grant requests and Letters of Inquiry during designated submission windows. The Foundation reviews applications and provides responses before the next grant submission window opens.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation funds organizations in six East Coast states where Wawa operates. The Greater Philadelphia area is identified as a priority funding region. The Foundation also makes grants at the national level.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $7,053,017
- Total Giving: $18,009,876
- Total Revenues: $20,326,791
- Total Expenses: $18,009,926
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $3.9 million
- Total Revenues: $11.9 million
- Total Expenses: $14.7 million
2024 Program Allocation
- Health organizations: $8,502,743
- Everyday Heroes organizations: $4,295,863
- Hunger relief organizations: $5,211,270
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,053,017 | $3,902,257 | $6,504,268 |
| Revenue | $20,326,791 | $11,869,665 | $13,122,424 |
| Expenses | $18,009,926 | $14,709,495 | $13,555,644 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $104,914 | $48,159 | $15,234 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Wawa Foundation Inc
In-Kind Support: Wawa Community Care Grant
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Amount
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Wawa Foundation: Financial Grants - Local Connection Grants (Grants less than $2,500)
THE WAWA FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Up to US $2,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Wawa Foundation: Financial Grants (Grants over $2,500)
THE WAWA FOUNDATION INC
Amount
More than US $2,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Maria Kalogredis is listed as Principal Officer.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH SIMEONE | PRESIDENT | 15 | — |
| RICHARD WOOD | VICE PRESIDENT | 2.5 | — |
| THOMAS RACHUBINSKI | VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER (THRU 11/24) | 4.5 | — |
| LORI BRUCE | VICE PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| KEVIN MCGRATH | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| WILLIAM O'DONNELL | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| MARIA KALOGREDIS | CHAIR | 3 | — |
| TARA GIBBONS | VICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JEAN LLOYD | TREASURER | 4 | — |
| MARTIN MAGER | ASST. TREASURER | 3 | — |
| JASON READ | DIRECTOR (THRU 10/24) | 2 | — |
| NHI BRYAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JASON HOMOLA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DENISE DIILLIO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SAM KACHIDZA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JES SAUNDERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SARVATH JONES | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CHERYL MCAROY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2024, the Foundation awarded $1,696,935 to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey to support Foundation Program Initiatives.
Wawa Foundation awards $15K grant to fight hunger through Harry Chapin FoodThe Foundation has distributed grants through its "Fly Beyond" program, awarding $1.5 million in grants to 33 food banks to fight hunger.
Wawa Foundation awards $15K grant to fight hunger through Harry Chapin FoodSubject 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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