William Maul Measey Trust
William Maul Measey Trust is a private foundation, based in Haverford, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $233.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $8.2M. Net investment income was $30.0M.
William Maul Measey Trust at a glance
In short: William Maul Measey Trust gave $8.2M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $1.6M), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,153,291
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,630,658
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $978,396
- Total assets
- $233,194,862
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who William Maul Measey Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Corporation of Haverford College ($4.5M). Together the top 5 received $8.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 8 grants of 20 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How William Maul Measey Trust gives
- Giving grew 241% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.4M (2021) to $8.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $8.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Corporation of Haverford College Haverford, PA | Student Financial Aid | $4,529,606 |
| Westtown School West Chester, PA | Student Financial Aid | $1,232,053 |
| George School Newtown, PA | Student Financial Aid | $978,396 |
| Scattergood Friends School West Branch, IA | Student Financial Aid | $797,209 |
| Olney Friends School Barnesville, OH | Student Financial Aid | $616,027 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $233,194,862 | $14,136,704 | $10,928,345 | $8,153,291 | 5 | $8,606,252 | $30,036,906 | $10,563,230 |
| 2023 | $196,979,711 | $16,822,683 | $12,041,128 | $8,695,413 | 5 | $9,178,492 | $26,106,591 | $8,755,560 |
| 2022 | $170,531,634 | $5,342,232 | $8,483,673 | $7,269,070 | 5 | $7,672,908 | $27,196,802 | $8,695,413 |
| 2021 | $214,560,064 | $4,736,594 | $2,713,012 | $2,389,234 | 5 | $2,521,969 | $46,336,509 | $8,871,495 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William Maul Measey Trust reported a distributable amount of $10.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William Maul Measey Trust's only listed officer is Corporation Of Haverford College, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Corporation Of Haverford College
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$265K (2021) → $906K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $906K, to Corporation of Haverford College (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about William Maul Measey Trust
How much does William Maul Measey Trust give each year?
William Maul Measey Trust gave $8.2M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8.7M across 5 grants.
What is William Maul Measey Trust's typical grant size?
William Maul Measey Trust's median grant in 2024 was $978,396, and its average grant was $1,630,658, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William Maul Measey Trust give grants?
William Maul Measey Trust gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Iowa (10%) and Ohio (8%).
Does William Maul Measey Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on William Maul Measey Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Student Financial Aid" (5 grants).
Who are William Maul Measey Trust's largest grantees?
William Maul Measey Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Corporation of Haverford College ($4,529,606), Westtown School ($1,232,053) and George School ($978,396), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William Maul Measey Trust?
William Maul Measey Trust reported $233.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is William Maul Measey Trust's EIN?
William Maul Measey Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6714956. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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