WWJD Foundation
WWJD Foundation is a private foundation based in Binghamton, New York. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing says it gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
WWJD Foundation at a glance
In short: WWJD Foundation gave $43K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,750
- +228.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +650.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,850
- -56.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $177,654
- -20.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to WWJD Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1330, Binghamton, NY 13902
Phone: (607) 729-9373
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who WWJD Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Broome County Council of Churches ($12K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 2% to Texas, and 1% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How WWJD Foundation gives
- Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 417% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2023) to $47K (2020). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Broome County Council of Churches Binghamton, NY | Gen. Charitable | $12,000 |
| The Impact Project Greene, NY | Gen. Charitable | $10,000 |
| Make-a-Wish Foundation East Syracuse, NY | Gen. Charitable | $5,000 |
| Samaritan House Binghamton, NY | Gen. Charitable | $5,000 |
| Children's Home Binghamton, NY | Gen. Charitable | $2,500 |
| Green Beret Foundation San Antonio, TX | Gen. Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Goodwill Theatre Johnson City, NY | Gen. Charitable | $1,000 |
| Francis House Syracuse, NY | Gen. Charitable | $1,000 |
| Mercy House Endicott, NY | Gen. Charitable | $1,000 |
| UHS Foundation Binghamton, NY | Gen. Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 | $177,654 | $-208 | $44,730 | $42,750 | 15 | $44,730 | $282 | $10,733 |
| 2023 | $222,592 | $24,216 | $14,409 | $13,000 | 2 | $14,409 | $216 | $11,648 |
| 2022 | $212,785 | $96,211 | $27,518 | $26,500 | 9 | $27,518 | $211 | $9,286 |
| 2021 | $144,092 | $96,075 | $31,294 | $30,250 | 14 | $31,294 | $75 | $6,078 |
| 2020 | $79,311 | $96,346 | $47,328 | $46,500 | 9 | — | $346 | $2,715 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, WWJD Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied charitable activities. For example, Broome County Council of Churches says it provides ministries to local congregations and the community, while The Impact Project says it improves and rehabilitates homes for low-income people with disabilities. Francis House says it provides a home and extended family to people with terminal illnesses. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $42,750 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $250 to $12,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest awards included $12,000 to Broome County Council of Churches, $10,000 to The Impact Project, $5,000 each to Make-A-Wish Foundation, Samaritan House, and $2,500 to Children’s Home. Other listed grants included $1,000 to Francis House, Green Beret Foundation, The Goodwill Theatre, Mercy House, UHS Foundation, Roberson Museum, and Community Free Clinic. The listed grants were designated for general charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sandra J Coghlan, Keli J Coghlan Smith, Stephanie Lisio, Robert Peak, and Michelle Miller as trustees.
WWJD Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Keli J. Coghlan Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michelle Miller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Peak
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sandra J. Coghlan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephanie Lisio
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about WWJD Foundation
How much does WWJD Foundation give each year?
WWJD Foundation gave $43K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 2 grants.
What is WWJD Foundation's typical grant size?
WWJD Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,850, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does WWJD Foundation give grants?
WWJD Foundation gives mostly in New York: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Binghamton, NY (8 grants).
Does WWJD Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on WWJD Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Gen. Charitable" (15 grants).
Who are WWJD Foundation's largest grantees?
WWJD Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Broome County Council of Churches ($12,000), The Impact Project ($10,000) and Make-a-Wish Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is WWJD Foundation?
WWJD Foundation reported $178K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does WWJD Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from WWJD Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is WWJD Foundation's EIN?
WWJD Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6472548. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does WWJD Foundation 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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