The Athenaeum of Philadelphia
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$3.5M
Foundation funders
28
Grants recorded
69
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Athenaeum of Philadelphia?
The Athenaeum of Philadelphia is funded by 28 grantmakers, led by Elkin Lewis Fund TW ($1.9M), William B Dietrich Foundation ($1.3M), Poor Richard's Charitable Trust ($125K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.5M in grants to The Athenaeum of Philadelphia between 2019–2025.
Show all 28 funders
| The Marsha and Richard Rothman Family | $210 | 1 | 2020 |
| Shusterman Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2025 |
| Peggy & Ellis Wachs Foundation | $200 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2019) to $1.6M (2021). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $363K.
What grants has The Athenaeum of Philadelphia received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Elkin Lewis Fund TW | GENERAL OPERATING | $320,000 |
| 2025 | The Philadelphia Cultural Fund Inc | OPERATIONS | $19,944 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $11,500 |
| 2025 | Marjorie and Irwin Nat Pincus Fund | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Bergman Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Andrew B Young Foundation | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Glazer Family Foundation | ARTS | $250 |
| 2025 | Shusterman Foundation | "UNRESTRICTED" | $200 |
| 2025 | Peggy & Ellis Wachs Foundation | ANNUAL DRIVES | $100 |
| 2024 | Elkin Lewis Fund TW | GENERAL OPERATING | $320,000 |
| 2024 | Poor Richard's Charitable Trust | TO FUND THE OPERATIONAL BUDGETS OF THE ORGANIZATION | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Philadelphia Cultural Fund Inc | OPERATIONS | $21,670 |
| 2024 | Marjorie and Irwin Nat Pincus Fund | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Bergman Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Lumpkin Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Quaker City Foundation | OPERATIONS FOR EXEMPT PURPOSES | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Andrew B Young Foundation | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Rittenhouse Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $750 |
| 2024 | The William Penn Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $600 |
| 2024 | The Peter & Betsy Longstreth Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | $500 |
| 2024 | Glazer Family Foundation | ARTS | $460 |
| 2024 | Peggy & Ellis Wachs Foundation | ANNUAL DRIVES | $100 |
| 2023 | Elkin Lewis Fund TW | GENERAL OPERATING | $320,000 |
| 2023 | Poor Richard's Charitable Trust | TO FUND THE OPERATIONAL BUDGETS OF THE ORGANIZATION | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Philadelphia Cultural Fund Inc | OPERATIONS | $14,481 |
| 2023 | Marjorie and Irwin Nat Pincus Fund | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Bergman Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Quaker City Foundation | OPERATIONS FOR EXEMPT PURPOSES | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Howard J Sedran Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Andrew B Young Foundation | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT | $1,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 69 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Athenaeum of Philadelphia?
The Athenaeum of Philadelphia is funded by 28 grantmakers, led by Elkin Lewis Fund TW ($1.9M), William B Dietrich Foundation ($1.3M), Poor Richard's Charitable Trust ($125K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.5M in grants to The Athenaeum of Philadelphia between 2019–2025.
Who is The Athenaeum of Philadelphia's largest funder?
Elkin Lewis Fund TW is the largest recorded funder of The Athenaeum of Philadelphia, with $1.9M across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has The Athenaeum of Philadelphia received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.5M in grants to The Athenaeum of Philadelphia across 69 grants from 28 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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