W W Wannamaker-Citadel Star of the West MA
Provide scholarships to students at the citadel, the military of the south.
W W Wannamaker-Citadel Star of the West MA at a glance
In short: W W Wannamaker-Citadel Star of the West MA gave $282K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $282K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $281,767
- +139.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $281,767
- +139.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $281,767
- Total assets
- $11,003,074
- +3.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who W W Wannamaker-Citadel Star of the West MA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was The Citadel the Military College of the South ($282K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How W W Wannamaker-Citadel Star of the West MA gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+2%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $282K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $282K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Citadel the Military College of the South Charleston, SC | Provide Scholarships to Cadets | $281,767 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,003,074 | $848,899 | $417,506 | $281,767 | 1 | $848,899 |
| 2025 | $10,629,245 | $506,149 | $232,956 | $117,648 | 1 | $506,149 |
| 2024 | $10,355,869 | $319,136 | $168,343 | $25,000 | 1 | $319,136 |
| 2023 | $10,206,066 | $161,186 | $417,400 | $275,481 | 1 | $161,186 |
| 2022 | $10,464,556 | $2,056,256 | $119,456 | $30,790 | 1 | $2,056,256 |
| 2021 | $8,528,183 | $530,064 | $344,437 | $242,766 | 1 | $530,064 |
About W W Wannamaker-Citadel Star of the West MA
Based on IRS filings
W W Wannamaker-Citadel Star of the West MA is a public charity, based in Orlando, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $11.0M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $282K. Net investment income was $849K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
W W Wannamaker-Citadel Star of the West MA is led by John C. Ropp III, Chairman on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
John C. Ropp III
Chairman
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Polites
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Garrett
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wesley Wilson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Austin Eckles
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James T. Gettys III
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 W W Wannamaker-Citadel Star of the West MA
How much does W W Wannamaker-Citadel Star of the West MA give each year?
W W Wannamaker-Citadel Star of the West MA gave $282K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $118K across 1 grant.
How large is W W Wannamaker-Citadel Star of the West MA?
W W Wannamaker-Citadel Star of the West MA reported $11.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $849K.
Where does W W Wannamaker-Citadel Star of the West MA operate?
W W Wannamaker-Citadel Star of the West MA has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What is W W Wannamaker-Citadel Star of the West MA's EIN?
W W Wannamaker-Citadel Star of the West MA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-6017169. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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