Working Theory Foundation

WILMINGTON, DE EIN: 85-3325872

Working Theory Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WILMINGTON, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $149K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.5M

+3.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$29K

-91.7% YoY

Grant Count

3

-50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

-83.3% YoY

About Working Theory Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Working Theory Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WILMINGTON, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $149K.

Ready to take the next step with Working Theory Foundation?

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

11states
+3 more states

Cities

ArlingtonBooneCharlestonChicagoCooperstownEatonHagerstownHillsboroLos AngelesPhiladelphiaSanta BarbaraWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M$4M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$3,471,339$3,369,538$3,739,677
Revenue$175,387$22,526$69,250
Expenses$73,586$392,665$192,386
Qualifying Distributions$46,637$365,331$180,540
Net Investment Income$149,338$48,122$57,404
Distributable Amount$169,378$175,115$190,297

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$87K$174K$261K$348K0 grants20200 grants20219 grants20226 grants20233 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERS…$15KINTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATIO…$9KJOHN MCCARTIN FUND$5K

Grant Size Distribution

18 grants across all recorded years

13<$50K3$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Philip GreenDir, Pres, Sec, Treas1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Related Funders

Similar funders by location and focus area

Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

What could you do with Working Theory Foundation on Grantable?

  • Assess strategic fit with your organization
  • Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
  • Find open RFPs from this funder
  • Monitor for new funding opportunities