WLG Charitable Foundation
WLG Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $178K. Net investment income was $254K.
WLG Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: WLG Charitable Foundation gave $178K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $178K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $177,995
- -76.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- -83.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $177,995
- +40.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $177,995
- Total assets
- $3,082,702
- +1.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who WLG Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was National Philanthropic Trust ($178K).
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 7 grants of 15 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How WLG Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 32% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 113% 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $763K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $178K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Conshohocken, PA | Fund of Sustainable Life | $177,995 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,082,702 | $265,841 | $206,372 | $177,995 | 1 | $187,670 | $253,666 | $166,549 |
| 2025 | $3,023,919 | $404,829 | $787,604 | $762,803 | 6 | $774,061 | $391,285 | $177,955 |
| 2024 | $3,406,698 | $238,324 | $621,395 | $600,000 | 4 | $609,952 | $226,881 | $175,148 |
| 2023 | $3,789,862 | $10,307 | $295,652 | $260,000 | 4 | $270,294 | $68,622 | $182,074 |
| 2022 | $4,075,283 | $660,276 | $24,847 | — | — | $11,348 | $646,777 | $210,120 |
| 2021 | $3,439,857 | $52,857 | $118,102 | $100,000 | 1 | — | $43,255 | $169,284 |
| 2020 | $3,149,278 | $92,226 | $431,336 | $402,000 | 3 | — | $82,571 | $158,477 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, WLG Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $167K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
WLG Charitable Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Glenmede Trust CO N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $19K (2026)
William Glatfelter III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $19K, to Glenmede Trust Co N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about WLG Charitable Foundation
How much does WLG Charitable Foundation give each year?
WLG Charitable Foundation gave $178K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $763K across 6 grants.
How large is WLG Charitable Foundation?
WLG Charitable Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $188K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $167K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does WLG Charitable Foundation operate?
WLG Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania.
What is WLG Charitable Foundation's EIN?
WLG Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7649667. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 12, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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