Daniel W Dietrich II Foundation
Historical FunderPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 81-3953762 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $250,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ERIC HAGUE |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O DUANE MORRIS LLP 30 S 17TH ST, PHILADELPHIA PA 19103 |
| Phone | 2159791000 |
| Form and materials | TWO COPIES IN WRITING, OUTLINING THE NATURE OF THE ORGANIZATION, INTENDED USE OF THE FUNDS, ACCOMPANIED BY A COPY OF IRS LETTER OF DETERMINATION OF CHARITABLE STATUS INDICATING THE RECIPIENT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION INTENDS TO MAKE GRANTS IN SUPPORT OF PROJECTS WHICH BENEFIT THE ARTS IN GENERAL, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, VISUAL ARTS, LITERATURE, AND THE PERFORMING ARTS. |
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
25% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Institute of Music | Philadelphia, PA | Young alumni fund grant (installment 1 of 3) | $1,000,000 |
| Westtown School | West Chester, PA | Center for the living arts renovation project (installment 3 of 3) | $830,000 |
| The Woodmere Art Museum | Philadelphia, PA | Maguire hall grant (installment 2 of 2) | $250,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Fund | Warwick, RI | The daniel W. dietrich II fund | $170,000 |
| Association for Public Art | Philadelphia, PA | Restoration of symbiosis sculpture & related programming | $56,000 |
| Network for New Music | Philadelphia, PA | Strategic plan challenge grant (year 1 of 3) | $15,000 |
| Theatre Horizon | Norristown, PA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Communication First | Washington, DC | General purposes | $300 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Institute of Music | Philadelphia, PA | Young alumni fund grant (installment 2 of 3) | $1,000,000 |
| Curtis Institute of Music | Philadelphia, PA | Young alumni fund grant (installment 3 of 3) | $1,000,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Fund | Warwick, RI | The daniel W. dietrich II fund | $150,000 |
| The Clay Studio | Philadelphia, PA | Support of radial americana exhibition | $35,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,331,300 | 12 |
| 2024 | $2,322,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $3,715,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621269349103212
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3953762
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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