Ewing Cole Cherry Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2706727 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$158K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $7,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
23% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geisinger Health Foundation | Danville, PA | Unrestricted contribution | $30,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Trustees of University of Penn | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Habitait for Humanity | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Archdiocese of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted contribution | $10,000 |
| Mast Community Charter School | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted contribution | $7,500 |
| New York Institute of Technology | Old Westbury, NY | Unrestricted contribution | $7,500 |
| Phillies Charities | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted contribution | $7,500 |
| The Giants Foundation | East Rutherford, NJ | Unrestricted contribution | $7,500 |
| William Penn Charter School | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted contribution | $7,500 |
| Ace Mentor Program of Eastern Pa | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Center for Architecture | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| The Noma Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Fred's Footsteps | Bryn Mawr, PA | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Manna | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Project Home | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Saint John's Hospice | Philadelphia, PA | Unresticted contribution | $5,000 |
| United Way of Sepa | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted contribution | $5,000 |
| Community Design Collaborative | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestircted contribution | $2,500 |
| Manna Asheville | Mills River, NC | Unrestricted contribution | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $157,500 | 21 |
| 2022 | $186,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522889349100022
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2706727
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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