Benjamin and Mary Siddons Measey Foundation
Historical FunderMedia, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-6298781 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $67,300 and $300,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MEASEY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 258, MEDIA PA 19063 |
| Phone | 6105050500 |
| Form and materials | GRANTS ARE AWARDED BY THE FOUNDATION AFTER REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF MANAGERS. APPLICATION FOR GRANTS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BY THE DEAN OR THE INTERESTED DEPART- MENT HEAD OR CHAIR AT THE APPLYING MEDICAL SCHOOL. APPLICATIONS BY INDIVIDUAL PROFESSORS, WITHOUT THE SUPPORT OF THE DEAN OR THE DEPARTMENT HEAD OR CHAIR, ARE STRONGLY DISCOURAGED. APPLICATIONS FROM OFFICES OF DEVELOPMENT ARE ALSO ACCEPTED.EACH APPLICATION SHOULD CONTAIN:(1) A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM OR PROJECT FOR WHICH FUNDING IS SOUGHT, INCLUDING THE TOTAL COST OF THE PROGRAM OR PROJECT, THE IDENTITY OF OTHER FUNDING SOURCES, AND THE SPECIFIC AMOUNT OF MONEY REQUESTED FROM THE FOUNDATION,(2) THE NAME(S) OF THE FACULTY MEMBER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM OR PROJECT AND A SUMMARY OF HIS OR HER CREDENTIALS,(3) AN ITEMIZED BUDGET SHOWING HOW GRANT MONIES WILL BE SPENT, AND INCLUDING MONIES RECEIVED FROM OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING,(4) A DESCRIPTION OF THE PLAN TO EVALUATE THE SUCCESS OF |
| Deadlines | SEE GUIDELINES ABOVE. |
| Restrictions | SEE GUIDELINES ABOVE. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wills Eye Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Measey endowed chair in medical education(2nd of 3) | $350,000 |
| Jefferson Medical College - Tju | Philadelphia, PA | Tuition grant | $325,000 |
| Temple University Katz Sch of Medic | Philadelphia, PA | Tuition grant | $300,000 |
| U of Penn - School of Dentistry | Philadelphia, PA | Oral health education | $180,000 |
| Drexel University College of Medici | Philadelphia, PA | Tuition grant | $175,000 |
| Temple University Katz Sch of Medic | Philadelphia, PA | Temple made away rotation program | $100,000 |
| Philadelphia College of Osteopathic | Philadelphia, PA | Tuition grant | $75,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Expertise in pediatric emergency readiness and training (expert) 1 of 2 | $67,300 |
| Bryn Mawr College | Bryn Mawr, PA | Post baccalaureate pre-med program tuition support | $40,000 |
| U of Penn - School of Dentistry | Philadelphia, PA | Tuition grant | $25,000 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($3,895,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,532,300 | 21 |
| 2023 | $4,479,009 | 17 |
| 2021 | $5,498,861 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513109349101901
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-6298781
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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