The Wrede Foundation
The Wrede Foundation is a private foundation, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.1M. Net investment income was $14K.
The Wrede Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wrede Foundation gave $2.1M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $2.1M), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,052,897
- +2466.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -80.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,052,897
- +12730.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,052,897
- Primary geography
- Ohio (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 Wrede Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fidelity Donor Advised Fund ($2.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 19 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Wrede Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1855% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2020) to $2.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Donor Advised Fund Cincinnati, OH | The distribution to the daf is a qualfying distribution connected with the termination of the wrede foundation. The daf is a recognized public charity under 509(a)(1) or (2). | $2,052,897 |
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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 | — | $10,662 | $2,059,227 | $2,052,897 | 1 | $2,052,897 | $13,588 | — |
| 2024 | $1,595,300 | $84,693 | $98,345 | $80,000 | 5 | $82,065 | $68,413 | $79,846 |
| 2023 | $1,608,952 | $27,341 | $119,519 | $100,000 | 5 | $103,150 | $20,940 | $88,260 |
| 2022 | $1,672,280 | $6,804 | $125,392 | $105,000 | 4 | $106,046 | $17,793 | $93,091 |
| 2021 | $1,790,868 | $115,973 | $110,831 | $90,000 | 4 | $92,689 | $106,458 | $107,542 |
| 2020 | $1,551,433 | $48,825 | $54,642 | $45,000 | 3 | — | $39,183 | $84,614 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Wrede Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy Q. Petersmeyer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nadine Doolittle
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bruce A. Rosenfield (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Wrede Foundation
How much does The Wrede Foundation give each year?
The Wrede Foundation gave $2.1M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $80K across 5 grants.
Where does The Wrede Foundation operate?
The Wrede Foundation has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania.
What is The Wrede Foundation's EIN?
The Wrede Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0501868. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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