Western Soup Society
Western Soup Society is a private foundation, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. Net investment income was $2K.
Western Soup Society at a glance
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,505
- -93.1% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $1,505
- -93.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Western Soup Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Western Soup Society gives
- Giving grew 48% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 154% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2021) to $18K (2019). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance Philadelphia, PA | Use in 501(C)(3) Activities | $16,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $1,505 | — | — | — | — | $1,505 | — |
| 2024 | $121,792 | $21,746 | $114,127 | — | — | — | $21,746 | $5,862 |
| 2023 | $214,173 | $19,213 | $18,809 | $16,500 | 1 | $16,500 | $19,213 | $10,720 |
| 2022 | $213,769 | $18,650 | $18,157 | $16,038 | 1 | $16,038 | $18,650 | $10,942 |
| 2021 | $214,903 | $18,268 | $12,980 | $10,875 | 1 | — | $18,268 | $9,916 |
| 2020 | $207,988 | $16,995 | $17,262 | $11,142 | 1 | — | $16,995 | $10,015 |
| 2019 | $208,255 | $16,498 | $27,738 | $17,943 | 1 | — | $20,154 | $10,264 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Western Soup Society is led by James H. Stevens, Chair on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James H. Stevens
Chair
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Angela L. Harrison
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Caroline Jordan
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Western Soup Society
Where does Western Soup Society operate?
Western Soup Society has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Western Soup Society's EIN?
Western Soup Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7398475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 7, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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