The Wpw Foundation
Wilmington, DE · EIN 58-6338488. Reported 122 grants totalling $1,225,250 to 66 organizations across tax years 2021-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.
Does this foundation accept applications?
Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. The Wpw Foundation did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.
How big are its grants?
The median grant is $10,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $5,000 and $12,500; the smallest was $1,000 and the largest $48,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.
Every organization it funded
This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which the organization received money -- more than one means a real relationship rather than a one-off.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | $68,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| St Paul's School | Brooklandville, MD | $47,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $45,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Civicorps | Oakland, CA | $45,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Housing California | Sacramento, CA | $45,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Alameda Family Services | Alameda, CA | $42,500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Gilchrist Hospice | Hunt Valley, MD | $42,500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Arch Bishop Borders School | Baltimore, MD | $40,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Contra Costa Crisis Center | Walnut Creek, CA | $40,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Family Promise | Summit, NJ | $40,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Tipping Point Community | San Francisco, CA | $40,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Next One Up Foundation | Baltimore, MD | $37,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| San Jose Mercy News Wish Book Fund (share the Spirit East Bay) | San Jose, CA | $35,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Time for Change Foundation | San Bernardino, CA | $30,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| John Muir Land Trust | Martinez, CA | $28,750 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| The Arc of Monmouth Inc | Tinton Falls, NJ | $27,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Cardindal Shehan School | Baltimore, MD | $25,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Mother Mary Lange Catholic School | Baltimore, MD | $25,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Shephard's Gate | Livermore, CA | $25,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Riding High Farm | Allentown, NJ | $22,500 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| ACLU Foundation | New York, NY | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Church of the Resurrection | Lutherville, MD | $20,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Fordham University | Bronx, NY | $20,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | $20,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| St Pauls School | Brooklandville, MD | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Immaculate Conception School | Towson, MD | $17,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Arch Bishop Borders School Attn Mrs Amy Belz Principal | Baltimore, MD | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Bridge to Turkiyey | North Carolina, NC | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Enoch Pratt Free Library | Baltimore, MD | $15,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Feeding America | Washington, DC | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Gbmc Foundation | Baltimore, MD | $15,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Kqed | San Francisco, CA | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Connecticut College | New London, CT | $13,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Movable Feast | Baltimore, MD | $13,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Connecticut College Attn Susan Daniels Advancement | New London, CT | $12,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Contra Costa Crisis Ctr | Walnut Creek, CA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Cardinal Shehan School Dr Anika Logan Principal | Baltimore, MD | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Catholic Charities of Baltimore Attn Sue Dassantis | Baltimore, MD | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Montgomery, AL | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Lava Mae | Alameda, CA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Mother Mary Lange Catholic School Attn Mrs Lynnea Cornis Principal | Baltimore, MD | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Navy & Marine Corps Relief Society | Arlington, VA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Next One Up Foundation Attn Matt Hanna Ceo | Baltimore, MD | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Riding High Farm Attn Robyn Struz Executive Director | Allentown, NJ | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Share the Spirit Fund | Dublin, CA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Shepherds Gate | Livermore, CA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Social Good Fundmarsha Johnson | Richmond, CA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Sylvia Rivera Law Project | New York, NY | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Tri-Valley Animal Rescue | Pleasanton, CA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Fordham University Attn Director of Deve | Bronx, NY | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Institute for Exceptional Care Mai Pham President & Ceo Iec | Washington, DC | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| City Serve of the Tri Valley | Pleasanton, CA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Enoch Pratt Free Library - Department of Department of Institutional Advancement | Baltimore, MD | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Immaculate Conception School Attn Heather Cucuzella | Towson, MD | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Paws in Need | Pleasanton, CA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Trustees of Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Arc of Monmouth Development Department | Tinton Falls, NJ | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| USO | Arlington, VA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Valley Humane Society | Pleasanton, CA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | San Francisco, CA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Movable Feast Attn Susan Elias Executive Directorpo | Baltimore, MD | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | Atlanta, GA | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Class of 1981 Princeton University | Charlotte, NC | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Chelsea's Hope Lafora Children Research | Sacramento, CA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| University of Sc Alumni Association | Colombia, SC | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
30 of 66 (45%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold.
Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 80%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is unusually consistent. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.
What the money was for
Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.
- Catholic Charities of Baltimore
TO LOVE, SERVE AND TEACH, CATHOLIC CHARITIES PROVIDES CARE AND SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF MARYLANDERS IN NEED. - Family Promise
TO SERVE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS AND PROVIDES ONGOING SUPPORT FOR THESE AFFILIATES TO EMPOWER FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN THEIR SUSTAINABLE INDEPENDENCE. - Housing California
TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING LIFE WITHIN OUR GOLDEN STATE. - St Paul's School
TO SUPPORT UNIFICATION OF ST. PAUL'S SCHOOL FOR GIRLS INC. AND THE BOY'S SCHOOL OF ST. PAUL'S PARISH. - Tipping Point Community
TO FIGHT POVERTY IN THE BAY AREA FOR PEOPLE WHO DON'T HAVE RESOURCES TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS - Arch Bishop Borders School
TO PREPARE ITS STUDENTS TO BE DYNAMIC MEMBERS OF SOCIETY THROUGH AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE INFORMED BY DIVERSITY, FAITH AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE.
What kind of organizations it funds
By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 64 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 25 | $285,000 | $10,000 |
| 2022 | 30 | $308,750 | $10,000 |
| 2023 | 34 | $354,000 | $10,000 |
| 2024 | 33 | $277,500 | $10,000 |
Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.
Where its money goes
Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 39% of this one's giving went to organizations in Maryland. If you are outside its footprint, that matters more than how well your programme fits.
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Funders that support the same organizations
These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are the strongest available signal that two funders have overlapping priorities, and a funder already backing your peers is a far warmer prospect than one that merely lists your cause.
How to approach this foundation
- Check you are its size. The median grant is $10,000. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
- Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Maryland.
- Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
- Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.
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Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from The Wpw Foundation's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.
Address of record on the latest return: 2 Righter Parkway Suite 300A, Wilmington, DE, 19803. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.
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