The Wyeth Foundation
The Wyeth Foundation is a private foundation established in 2001 and based in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) entity dedicated to supporting environmental programs, conservation efforts, community theater and education programs, and public exhibitions of celebrated artists' works at museums.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.4M
+54.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$352K
-5.2% YoY
Grant Count
36
+5.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-10.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Environmental programs and conservation of land, particularly in Maine
- Support for volunteer fire departments
- Community theater and education programs
- Coordination of public exhibitions at museums featuring celebrated artists' works, designed for public enjoyment and education
- Animal rescue and care programs
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation primarily funds organizations in Maine, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $6,051,816
- Total revenues: $190,950
- Total expenses: $527,272
Assets (2024):
- Total assets: $9,369,046
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,369,046 | $6,051,816 | $6,387,778 |
| Revenue | $1,541,358 | $190,950 | $73,581 |
| Expenses | $513,768 | $527,272 | $641,934 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $401,840 | $429,660 | $543,094 |
| Net Investment Income | $545,016 | $178,712 | $60,179 |
| Distributable Amount | $268,991 | $250,457 | $279,078 |
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
Laura West serves as Executive Director of the Wyeth Foundation for American Art.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES B WYETH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARY BETH DOLAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GREGORY F FIELDS | TRUSTEE | 1 | $12,000 |
| SOPHIE DERRICKSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
The Wyeth Foundation:
- Address: 101 S Fairville Rd, Chadds Ford, PA 19317-9442
- Telephone: 610-388-3788
- EIN: 26-0002833
Wyeth Foundation for American Art:
- Address: P.O. Box 155, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
- Email: grants@wyethfoundationforamericanart.org
- Contact: Laura West, Executive Director
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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