Willow Creek Foundation
Willow Creek Foundation is a private foundation, based in Gibsonia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $297K. Net investment income was $470K.
Willow Creek Foundation at a glance
In short: Willow Creek Foundation gave $297K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $297,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- Average grant
- $42,429
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $9,948,504
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% 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 Willow Creek Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Aidan Parish Ladies of Charity ($50K). Together the top 7 received $297K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Willow Creek Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 63% 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
In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $297K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Aidan Parish Ladies of Charity Wexford, PA | Cover the Cost of Operations of the Recipients. | $50,000 |
| Robin's Home Inc Lyndora, PA | Cover the Cost of Operations of the Recipients. | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh Inc Pittsburgh, PA | Cover the Cost of Operations of the Recipients. | $50,000 |
| Gift of Mary Pittsburgh, PA | Cover the Cost of Operations of the Recipients. | $50,000 |
| Vision for Life Wexford, PA | Cover the Cost of Operations of the Recipients. | $50,000 |
| Women's Care Center Inc York, PA | Cover the Cost of Operations of the Recipients. | $45,000 |
| Association Ladies of Charity St Martha and Mary Allison Park, PA | Cover the Cost of Operations of the Recipients. | $2,000 |
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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 | $9,948,504 | $1,287,478 | $387,592 | $297,000 | 7 | $297,000 | $470,268 | $474,993 |
| 2023 | $9,439,120 | $9,439,120 | — | — | — | — | $39,120 | $17,286 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Willow Creek Foundation reported a distributable amount of $475K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Willow Creek Foundation is led by Bridget Lynch, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bridget Lynch
Executive Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$50K (2024)
Thomas Lynch
President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Lynch
Vice President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Lynch
Vice President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 $50K, to Bridget Lynch (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Willow Creek Foundation
How much does Willow Creek Foundation give each year?
Willow Creek Foundation gave $297K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Willow Creek Foundation's typical grant size?
Willow Creek Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $42,429, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Willow Creek Foundation give grants?
Willow Creek Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wexford, PA (2 grants) and Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants).
Does Willow Creek Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Willow Creek Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cover the Cost of Operations of the Recipients." (7 grants).
Who are Willow Creek Foundation's largest grantees?
Willow Creek Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Aidan Parish Ladies of Charity ($50,000), Robin's Home Inc ($50,000) and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pittsburgh Inc ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Willow Creek Foundation?
Willow Creek Foundation reported $9.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $297K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $475K (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 Willow Creek Foundation's EIN?
Willow Creek Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4259023. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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 2023–2024
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