William B Dietrich Foundation
The William B Dietrich Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Established in 2011, it operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a focus on supporting educational, cultural, and community development initiatives primarily within Pennsylvania.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$72.7M
+6.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.2M
-0.8% YoY
Grant Count
10
+11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$317K
-10.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:
- Education – Supporting educational institutions and campus improvements
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking – Advancing charitable causes
- Human Services – Supporting community-based human services initiatives
- Historic Preservation – Funding restoration and preservation projects
- Cultural Development – Supporting arts and cultural institutions
Grantmaking
The foundation made 11 grants in 2023, demonstrating consistent grantmaking activity focused on substantial capital projects and institutional support.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary funding focus is Pennsylvania, with particular emphasis on Philadelphia-area institutions and projects.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $72,653,224 | 2024 |
| Total Assets | $68,392,359 | 2023 |
| Total Giving | $3,169,700 | 2024 |
| Total Revenues | $8,296,124 | 2023 |
| Total Expenses | $3,901,087 | 2023 |
| Staff | 2 employees | 2023 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $72,653,224 | $68,392,359 | $64,000,706 |
| Revenue | $8,194,899 | $8,296,124 | $7,801,842 |
| Expenses | $3,934,034 | $3,901,087 | $3,417,426 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,493,453 | $3,486,410 | $3,016,737 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,287,140 | $4,434,602 | $3,951,373 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,153,649 | $3,586,775 | $3,424,892 |
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
51 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
- Frank G. Cooper – President, Secretary, and Treasurer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANK G COOPER ESQ | PRESIDENT, TREASURER & ASS | 5 | $184,079 |
| JOHN J SOROKO ESQ | SECRETARY & ASST TREASURER | 5 | $184,078 |
Contact Information
Address: c/o Frank G Cooper, 30 S 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-979-1906
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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