Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation
We transform lives through inclusive arts and education experiences that empower young people and unite our community.
Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,477,651
- +48.2% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $57,580
- +20464.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,715,015
- +89.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation
- Next open deadline
- March 1, 2027 (UDAEF Grants for Upper Darby School District Initiatives)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation
Who Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $129K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Darby School District - Lets Get Ready Fund Upper Darby, PA | Special program grant to assist the school district in their new literacy initiative program/curriculum.pass thru grant to assist the school district in their new literacy initiative program/curriculum. | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $1,477,651 | $1,715,015 | — | — | $57,580 |
| 2023 | $1,091,527 | $997,083 | $907,025 | — | — | $280 |
| 2022 | $339,016 | $370,759 | $363,004 | — | — | $20,528 |
| 2021 | $392,563 | $14,953 | $230,616 | $5,000 | 1 | $244 |
| 2020 | $515,763 | $158,630 | $258,158 | $129,205 | 4 | $6,076 |
About Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Drexel Hill, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. Net investment income was $58K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation is led by Harry Dietzler, Executive Director on filings since 2022; none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Harry Dietzler
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Lunardi
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Heimbecker
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Schoener
Associate Executive Director
Executive Director - Part → Associate Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Brian McFadden
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Felker
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Mohnacky
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Othmer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Dietzler
Vice President
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mariela Smith-McAllen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Demott
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Strahan
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Cheng
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Damien Warsavage
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Terrence J. Tracy (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Alison Dobbins (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Desiree Murphy-Morrissey (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ben Doranz (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Margaret Fullmer (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Nashid Furaha-Ali (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Bill Stahan (2021) — Board Member
- Former: James Reif (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Stephen Ford (2020) — Goverance & Records Officer
- Former: Tamara E. Crump (2020) — Board Member
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 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $1K, to Jennifer Schoener (Executive Director - Part).
Frequently asked questions about Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation
What is Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation?
Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Drexel Hill, PA.
Where does Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation operate?
Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation's EIN?
Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2934964. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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