Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • The WSFS CARES Foundation supports qualified nonprofit organizations that are invested in improving communities, fostering a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and whose focus aligns with our transformational vision

Other requirements

  • _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://www.wsfsbank.com/About-Us/Community/WSFS-Foundation)._

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: The following types of organizations
  • Not eligible: Programs
  • Not eligible: Activities
  • Not eligible: Individuals
  • Not eligible: Organizations outside of our regional footprint and areas of focus
  • Not eligible: Private Charities or Foundations
  • Not eligible: Debt reduction
  • Not eligible: Direct religious programs
  • Not eligible: Endowments
  • Not eligible: Political causes, candidates, organizations or campaigns
  • Not eligible: Organizations must represent that their programs and activities for which they seek funding do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law

Overview

The WSFS CARES Foundation

The mission of the WSFS CARES Foundation is to support qualified nonprofit service organizations within our regional footprint that are invested in improving communities, fostering a spirit of inclusion and diversity and whose focus aligns with the WSFS CARES Foundation’s transformational vision.

WSFS CARES Foundation’s Areas of Focus

Grants are awarded for initiatives that are innovative, creative, sustainable and replicable. We support nonprofit organizations that focus on:

Affordable Housing

Providing shelter to those experiencing homelessness, affordable housing solutions and first-time homebuyer assistance to help address the housing needs of low-to-moderate income individuals.

Revitalization and Business Economic Empowerment

Promote a quality standard of living and economic wellbeing of the Communities we serve through partnerships with community organizations.

Education and Leadership Development

Educational programs to provide opportunities for mentoring, workforce development, internship programs and financial literacy.

Services for Those in Need

We support food banks, educational and counseling programs to help promote healthy lifestyles and offer services to people with disabilities and special needs.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

  • The WSFS CARES Foundation supports qualified nonprofit organizations that are invested in improving communities, fostering a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and whose focus aligns with our transformational vision.

Ineligibility

  • We will not provide funding to the following types of organizations, programs or activities:
    • Individuals
    • Organizations outside of our regional footprint and areas of focus
    • Private Charities or Foundations
    • Debt reduction
    • Direct religious programs
    • Endowments
    • Political causes, candidates, organizations or campaigns
    • Organizations must represent that their programs and activities for which they seek funding do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

What WSFS Cares Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
323
Total given
$2.71M
Median grant
$5,000
Range
$1,000–$100K
  • By dollars: Pennsylvania 51%, Delaware 40%, New Jersey 9%. Top recipient cities: Philadelphia, PA; Wilmington, DE; Camden, NJ.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Be Ready Community Development Corporation · Wilmington, DE

    Affordable housing

    $100K

  • Teensharp - Wilmington DE · Wilmington, DE

    Education & leadership development

    $100K

  • Pathways to Success Inc · Georgetown, DE

    Strengthening those in need (health & human services)

    $80K

  • Distance Learning Center Inc · Philadelphia, PA

    Education & leadership development

    $55K

  • Delaware Prosperity Partnership Inc · Wilmington, DE

    Revitalization and business economic empowerment

    $50K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Community development
  • Housing
  • Affordable housing
  • Homeless
  • Education
  • Workforce development
  • Food
  • Disabled

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