Withington Foundation Inc
Withington Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. In 2024, it reported 56 grants totaling $1,240,500, supporting organizations including colleges and schools, cancer research, animal welfare, social services, and dementia support.
Withington Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Withington Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 56 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), top state Pennsylvania. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,240,500
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 56
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,152
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $23,497,277
- +107.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (5 of 56, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Withington Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7029 Sheaff Lane, Fort Washington, PA 19034
Phone: (215) 591-9573
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Withington Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Colby Sawyer College ($175K). Together the top 10 received $811K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
252 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 231 grants of 252 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Pennsylvania received 47% of grant dollars, New Hampshire 16%, California 13%, New Jersey 8%, and South Carolina 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Withington Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 56 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 51% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $772K (2022) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 56 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colby Sawyer College New London, NH | General Support | $175,000 |
| Trustees of the University of PA Philadelphia, PA | Support the Annual Fund | $160,000 |
| Cobbs Creek Foundation West Conshohocken, PA | General Support | $150,000 |
| Bucknell Unversity Lewisburg, PA | General University Funding Support | $100,000 |
| Community Partnership School Philadelphia, PA | Independent Elementry School | $53,900 |
| Curebound San Diego, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Christ Church Episcopal School Greenville, SC | Undergraduate Educational Funding | $35,000 |
| Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | General University Funding Support | $30,000 |
| St Andrews Priory Honolulu, HI | Support of All Girls Education | $29,500 |
| Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter East Hanover, NJ | General Support | $27,900 |
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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 | $23,497,277 | $13,558,493 | $1,552,296 | $1,240,500 | 56 | $1,240,500 | $13,115,950 | $1,250,610 |
| 2023 | $11,336,463 | $341,688 | $1,412,118 | $1,181,250 | 55 | $1,181,250 | $27,043 | $1,247,863 |
| 2022 | $12,405,877 | $647,642 | $1,033,065 | $772,000 | 47 | $772,000 | $266,727 | $1,244,416 |
| 2021 | $12,788,554 | $690,092 | $1,050,813 | $820,525 | 47 | $820,525 | $354,306 | $1,406,390 |
| 2020 | $13,133,543 | $175,592 | $1,198,479 | $983,700 | 47 | — | — | $963,203 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Withington Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for educational institutions and organizations working in other areas. For example, Community Partnership School describes its mission as advancing educational equity through a high-quality, identity-affirming education, while Christ Church Episcopal School describes itself as a college preparatory school focused on students’ intellectual and spiritual development. Curebound says its mission is to accelerate cancer research and save lives. Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter says it provides care for homeless animals and works to place them in permanent homes. Cornerstone Family Programs describes its work as helping people build better lives and strengthening communities; Alzheimer’s San Diego says it supports people affected by dementia through services, education, and community awareness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 56 grants totaling $1,240,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $175,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest grants were $175,000 to Colby-Sawyer College for general support; $160,000 to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania for its annual fund; $150,000 to Cobbs Creek Foundation for general support; and $100,000 to Bucknell University for general university funding support. Other grants included $53,900 to Community Partnership School and $50,000 to Curebound, both for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andrew K. Rooke as president, Taylor Rooke as vice president, and Charles C. Rooke as secretary treasurer.
Withington Foundation Inc is led by Andrew K. Rooke, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew K. Rooke
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Rooke
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $40K (2024)
Charles C. Rooke
Secretary Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $40K, to Taylor Rooke (Vice President).
Frequently asked questions about Withington Foundation Inc
How much does Withington Foundation Inc give each year?
Withington Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 56 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 55 grants.
What is Withington Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Withington Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $22,152, across 56 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Withington Foundation Inc that year got $35K on average.
Where does Withington Foundation Inc give grants?
Withington Foundation Inc's top state is Pennsylvania, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Hampshire (16%) and California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (8 grants), Greenville, SC (8 grants), San Diego, CA (7 grants) and Morristown, NJ (4 grants).
Does Withington Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 52% of Withington Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 56) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational Support" (3 grants).
Who are Withington Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Withington Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Colby Sawyer College ($175,000), Trustees of the University of PA ($160,000) and Cobbs Creek Foundation ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Withington Foundation Inc?
Withington Foundation Inc reported $23.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (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 does Withington Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for educational institutions and organizations working in other areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Withington Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Withington Foundation Inc's EIN?
Withington Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3291812. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Withington Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Withington Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/withington-foundation-inc-morg_d7430eccc43340f4b844383595851655
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