Wyncote Foundation
Wyncote Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It supports efforts to strengthen and enrich culture, community, and the natural environment, with public media and journalism among its stated areas of interest. Its public media grantmaking focuses on content, accountability journalism, initiatives to evolve the field, and opportunities for research and exchange.
Wyncote Foundation at a glance
In short: Wyncote Foundation gave $26.3M across 139 grants in 2024 (avg $189K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,273,216
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 139
- -9.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $189,016
- +15.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $73,000
- Total assets
- $604,878,245
- +4.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (21 of 139, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (61% 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 Wyncote Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It makes grants to preselected charitable organizations and initiates grantmaking in its areas of interest.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1717 Arch Street 1430, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 557-9577
Website: https://wyncotefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wyncote Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Philadelphia Foundation ($6.3M). Together the top 10 received $13.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
825 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 330 grants of 825 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it conducts grantmaking in the Philadelphia area and around the country. In 2024, Pennsylvania recipients received 61% of grant dollars, Washington recipients 18%, New Mexico recipients 4%, and Rhode Island and New York recipients 3% each. Its stated interests include the Northwest region, and its public media priorities specify accountability journalism in the greater Philadelphia area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 139 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wyncote Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 139 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $125K; repeat grants $200K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $75K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% 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 $25.0M (2023) to $30.7M (2020). In 2024 it made 139 grants totaling $26.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Support for Community Foundation Donor Advised Funds | $6,322,500 |
| Philadelphia Film Society Philadelphia, PA | Support for Capital Improvements and Ongoing Programs | $1,145,000 |
| Santa Fe Opera Santa Fe, NM | Support for Endowment and Ongoing Programs | $1,100,000 |
| Earthjustice Seattle, WA | Support for Ongoing Programs | $1,000,000 |
| People's Light & Theatre Company Malvern, PA | Support for Ongoing Programs | $1,000,000 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | Support for Endowment | $800,000 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center Inc Philadelphia, PA | Support for historic pipe organ programming and ongoing programs | $800,000 |
| Natural Lands Trust Inc Media, PA | Support for Ongoing Programs | $620,000 |
| Fringearts Philadelphia, PA | Support for Ongoing Programs | $550,000 |
| Food Lifeline Seattle, WA | Support for Ongoing Programs | $500,000 |
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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 | $604,878,245 | $33,262,488 | $28,355,050 | $26,273,216 | 139 | $27,257,637 | $35,272,294 | $28,848,876 |
| 2023 | $581,268,608 | $26,044,341 | $20,324,015 | $25,021,830 | 153 | $26,044,013 | $27,470,677 | $27,373,034 |
| 2022 | $548,416,966 | $15,600,216 | $24,890,591 | $29,912,684 | 164 | $30,928,179 | $19,591,508 | $28,667,939 |
| 2021 | $686,313,860 | $50,976,299 | $24,229,933 | $25,434,110 | 167 | $26,334,560 | $58,696,675 | $32,461,910 |
| 2020 | $612,779,360 | $16,336,575 | $29,768,351 | $30,719,538 | 202 | — | $16,296,832 | $27,377,133 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wyncote Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28.8M 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 foundation’s mission is to support efforts that strengthen and enrich culture, community, and the natural environment. Its website lists arts and culture, education, the environment, health and human services, and preservation as grantmaking areas, with particular interests in pipe organ and community, the Northwest region, performing arts, and public media and journalism.
For public media and journalism, priorities include compelling content that advances cultural expression, learning, and civic engagement; accountability journalism, particularly in the greater Philadelphia area; initiatives that support the evolution of public media; and forums for research and exchange within the field. The foundation describes public media broadly, including legacy public broadcasting, digital-first enterprises, and independent producers of public-interest, educational, and cultural content. It says it mostly funds nonprofit organizations but may also support for-profit enterprises.
Examples of grantees’ own stated missions illustrate the range of organizations receiving support: Philadelphia Film Society describes its work as film presentation, education, entertainment, and community building; FringeArts presents performing arts; and Friends of KEXP says its mission is to champion music and discovery.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 139 grants totaling $26,273,216. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $6,322,500, with a median of $73,000. Among the largest awards were $6,322,500 to Philadelphia Foundation for support for community foundation donor-advised funds; $1,145,000 to Philadelphia Film Society for capital improvements and ongoing programs; $1,100,000 to Santa Fe Opera for endowment and ongoing programs; and $1,000,000 each to Earthjustice and People’s Light & Theatre Company for ongoing programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Duncan A. Haas as board chair; David W. Haas as vice chair and secretary; Frederick R. Haas and Leonard C. Haas as vice chairs; and Kristin Ross Robinson as executive director and assistant treasurer. The foundation’s website lists Leonard Haas, David Haas, Duncan Haas, and Frederick Haas as its board of directors.
Wyncote Foundation is led by Kristin Ross Robinson, Executive Director & Assistant Treasurer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kristin Ross Robinson
Executive Director & Assistant Treasurer
Executive Director → Executive Director & Assistant Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$235K (2020) → $300K (2024)
Duncan A. Haas
Board Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David W. Haas
Vice Chair & Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frederick R. Haas
Vice Chair
Treasurer → Board Chair, 2021
Board Chair → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leonard C. Haas
Vice Chair
Board Chair → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 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 $300K, to Kristin Ross Robinson (Executive Director/Asst. Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Wyncote Foundation
How much does Wyncote Foundation give each year?
Wyncote Foundation gave $26.3M across 139 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25.0M across 153 grants.
What is Wyncote Foundation's typical grant size?
Wyncote Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $73,000, and its average grant was $189,016, across 139 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wyncote Foundation that year got $125K on average.
Where does Wyncote Foundation give grants?
Wyncote Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (55 grants), Seattle, WA (22 grants), Washington, DC (8 grants) and New York, NY (8 grants).
Does Wyncote Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 139 grants with a stated purpose on Wyncote Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Ongoing Programs" (105 grants), "Support for Historic Pipe Organ" (6 grants) and "Support for Endowment and Ongoing Programs" (4 grants).
Who are Wyncote Foundation's largest grantees?
Wyncote Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Philadelphia Foundation ($6,322,500), Philadelphia Film Society ($1,145,000) and Santa Fe Opera ($1,100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wyncote Foundation?
Wyncote Foundation reported $604.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28.8M (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 Wyncote Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to support efforts that strengthen and enrich culture, community, and the natural environment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wyncote Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wyncote Foundation's EIN?
Wyncote Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3535044. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Wyncote 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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