Wanamaker Institute of Industries
The Corporation converted to a Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization effective July 1, 2020. The supported organization is the Community College of Philadelphia.The Corporation amended its Articles of Incorporation effective July 1, 2020, to become a Type III non-functionally related supporting organization supporting the Community College of Philadelphia ("CCP"). During the fiscal year, the Corporation disbursed to CCP $108,000 to fund Workforce and Economic Innovation Scholarships and Finish Line Scholarships through the Wanamaker Scholarship Program of the CCP Foundation.
Wanamaker Institute of Industries at a glance
In short: Wanamaker Institute of Industries reported $216K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $216,000 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $2,828,163
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $109,237
- -63.2% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $109,237
- -63.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $220,952
- +92.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Wanamaker Institute of Industries funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $108K (2022) to $216K (2025). In 2025 it reported $216K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | To provide Workforce and Economic Innovation Scholarships and Finish Line Scholarships | $118,669 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,828,163 | $109,237 | $220,952 | $216,000 | Total only | $109,237 |
| 2024 | $2,756,555 | $296,905 | $114,752 | $108,000 | Total only | $296,905 |
| 2023 | $2,432,848 | $69,614 | $115,233 | $108,000 | Total only | $69,614 |
| 2022 | $2,363,918 | $103,133 | $114,193 | $108,000 | Total only | $103,133 |
| 2021 | $2,773,841 | $70,614 | $130,748 | $118,669 | 1 | $70,614 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Wanamaker Institute of Industries
Based on IRS filings
Wanamaker Institute of Industries is a public charity focused on Education, based in Plymouth Meeting, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2025, it reported $216K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $109K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wanamaker Institute of Industries is led by R Roger Mecouch, President & Trustee on every filing since 2021; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
R Roger Mecouch
President & Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward G Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
H Patrick Clancy
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John A Colazzo
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Carlidge
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rodney Riso
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Hirsch
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Warren A Reintzel
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lonell Jenkins
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Mecouch
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David R Prickril
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanette Leighton
Vice President, Secretary & T
Vice President, Secretary & Trustee → Vice President, Secretary & T, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Susan Piergallini (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Wanamaker Institute of Industries
How much does Wanamaker Institute of Industries give each year?
Wanamaker Institute of Industries reported $216K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $108K in grants paid.
How large is Wanamaker Institute of Industries?
Wanamaker Institute of Industries reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $109K.
What is Wanamaker Institute of Industries?
Wanamaker Institute of Industries is a public charity focused on Education, based in Plymouth Meeting, PA. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Wanamaker Institute of Industries operate?
Wanamaker Institute of Industries has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Wanamaker Institute of Industries's EIN?
Wanamaker Institute of Industries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1484186. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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