The Willow Charitable Foundation
The Willow Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wayne, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $844K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $45K. Net investment income was $521K.
The Willow Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Willow Charitable Foundation gave $45K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,000
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $45,000
- +125.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $844,348
- +127.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Willow Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Black Men Heal ($45K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Willow Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 200% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 120% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $45K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Black Men Heal Ardmore, PA | Promotion of Equity | $45,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $844,348 | $525,079 | $50,343 | $45,000 | 1 | $45,000 | $520,986 | $37,616 |
| 2024 | $370,911 | $54,013 | $44,931 | $40,000 | 2 | $40,000 | $50,257 | $39,870 |
| 2023 | $376,412 | $427,943 | $15,625 | $14,500 | 1 | $14,500 | $8,023 | $15,209 |
| 2022 | $164,679 | $13,363 | $16,250 | $15,000 | 2 | $15,000 | $13,363 | $13,047 |
| 2021 | $324,002 | $326,752 | $2,750 | — | — | — | $33 | $614 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Willow Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Willow Charitable Foundation is led by David Henkin, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Henkin
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bradley Henkin
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kerra Henkin
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Willow Charitable Foundation
How much does The Willow Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Willow Charitable Foundation gave $45K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $40K across 2 grants.
How large is The Willow Charitable Foundation?
The Willow Charitable Foundation reported $844K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Willow Charitable Foundation operate?
The Willow Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Delaware, Pennsylvania.
What is The Willow Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Willow Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1863229. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 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 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 23, 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 May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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