The Wyeth Foundation
The Wyeth Foundation is a private foundation based in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including education, land conservation, museums, community services, and animal care, as well as the Foundation’s own activities organizing public art exhibitions and constructing an art museum on its property.
The Wyeth Foundation at a glance
In short: The Wyeth Foundation gave $352K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Maine. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $352,200
- -5.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,783
- -10.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $9,369,046
- +54.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (5 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maine (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Wyeth Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 101 S Fairville Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Phone: (610) 388-3788
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wyeth Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Monhegan Island Associates ($50K). Together the top 10 received $261K.
Grant Size Distribution
172 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 157 grants of 172 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Maine (56%) and Pennsylvania (34%), followed by Vermont (6%), Delaware (3%), and New York (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Wyeth Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 36 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 149% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $352K (2024) to $1.0M (2020). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $352K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Monhegan Island Associates Monhegan, ME | Support organization in caring for 350 acres of landand trails on monhegan island | $50,000 |
| The Concept School Westtown, PA | Support Building Campaign for Alteducation School | $50,000 |
| Pastures of Point Lookout Chadds Ford, PA | Provide Support for Herdof Retiredthroughbred Horses | $42,100 |
| Farnsworth Art Museum Rockland, ME | Support Special Programmingdesigned to Encouragecommunity Visits to Museum | $29,100 |
| Herring Gut Coastal Science Center Port Clyde, ME | Support Aquatic Educationprograms | $25,000 |
| Shelburne Museum Shelburne, VT | Support Museumssendowmentfund | $20,000 |
| Primitive Hall Foundation Unionville, PA | Support maintenance of ahistoric manor housein Chester county, pa | $15,000 |
| Georges River Land Trust Rockland, ME | Supportconservation Ofland in Maine | $10,000 |
| Hurricane Island Outward Bound Camden, ME | Support Scholarship Program | $10,000 |
| Misca Monhegan Island, ME | Support of Island Communityhousing and Aid | $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 | $9,369,046 | $1,541,358 | $513,768 | $352,200 | 36 | $401,840 | $545,016 | $268,991 |
| 2023 | $6,051,816 | $190,950 | $527,272 | $371,500 | 34 | $429,660 | $178,712 | $250,457 |
| 2022 | $6,387,778 | $73,581 | $641,934 | $506,000 | 38 | $543,094 | $60,179 | $279,078 |
| 2021 | $6,956,131 | $651,949 | $1,064,922 | $785,000 | 31 | $806,875 | $636,512 | $334,896 |
| 2020 | $7,369,104 | $314,110 | $1,223,423 | $1,008,600 | 33 | — | $301,898 | $333,094 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wyeth Foundation reported a distributable amount of $269K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement is provided. In 2024, the Foundation reported direct charitable activities involving public museum exhibitions of celebrated artists’ works and construction of an art museum on its property.
Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, The Concept School describes its mission as creating a welcoming educational environment for middle and high school students who learn differently. Herring Gut Coastal Science Center says it educates students and communities about connections between the ocean, inland waters, and Maine’s economy. Georges River Land Trust describes its work as conserving the ecosystems and traditional heritage of the Georges River Watershed Region through land protection, stewardship, education, and outdoor experiences. Other 2024 grantees include museums, community development organizations, a recreation center, and an organization caring for companion animals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 36 grants totaling $352,200. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Among the larger grants were $50,000 to Monhegan Island Associates to support care for land and trails on Monhegan Island, $50,000 to The Concept School for a building campaign, and $42,100 to Pastures of Point Lookout to support a herd of retired thoroughbred horses. Other grants included $29,100 to Farnsworth Art Museum for special programming, $25,000 to Herring Gut Coastal Science Center for aquatic education programs, and $20,000 to Shelburne Museum for its endowment fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James B Wyeth, Mary Beth Dolan, Gregory F Fields, and Sophie Derrickson as trustees.
The Wyeth Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory F. Fields
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$9K (2020) → $12K (2024)
James B. Wyeth
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Beth Dolan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sophie Derrickson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $12K, to Gregory F Fields (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Wyeth Foundation
How much does The Wyeth Foundation give each year?
The Wyeth Foundation gave $352K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $372K across 34 grants.
What is The Wyeth Foundation's typical grant size?
The Wyeth Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,783, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Wyeth Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Wyeth Foundation give grants?
The Wyeth Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (34%) and Vermont (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rockland, ME (7 grants), Chadds Ford, PA (5 grants), Tenants Harbor, ME (4 grants) and Monhegan, ME (2 grants).
Does The Wyeth Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of The Wyeth Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Wyeth Foundation's largest grantees?
The Wyeth Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Monhegan Island Associates ($50,000), The Concept School ($50,000) and Pastures of Point Lookout ($42,100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Wyeth Foundation?
The Wyeth Foundation reported $9.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $402K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $269K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Wyeth Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. In 2024, the Foundation reported direct charitable activities involving public museum exhibitions of celebrated artists’ works and construction of an art museum on its property. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wyeth Foundation?
The Foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Wyeth Foundation's EIN?
The Wyeth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0002833. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Wyeth Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Wyeth Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-wyeth-foundation-morg_a8000e952d6e4a2b982b24ce05254acd
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