Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial Foundation
Historical FunderPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-6297977 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$210K
Organizations funded91
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$5.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SHERESSA GORDON PROGRAM OFFICER |
|---|---|
| Address | 1835 MARKET STREET SUITE 2410, PHILADELPHIA PA 19103 |
| Phone | 2155636417 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS MAY BE SUBMITTED AT THE FOUNDATION WEBSITE AT HTTPS://WWW.PHILAFOUND.ORG/NONPROFITS/AVAILABLE-GRANTS/HENRIETTA-TOWER-WURTS |
| Deadlines | PLEASE VISIT THE FOUNDATION WEBSITE FOR CURRENT SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION CONSIDERS GRANT PROPOSALS FROM ORGANIZATIONS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE DESCRIBED UNDER SECTION 509(A)(1) OR 509(A)(2) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SERVING DISADVANTAGED YOUTH AND/OR THE ELDERLY IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. GRANTS ARE MADE ON A ONE-YEAR BASIS AND RANGE FROM $1,000 TO $5,000. (CONTINUED ON STATEMENT 11) INELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS / PROPOSALS: - ORGANIZATIONS OUTSIDE OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA* - ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE RECEIVED THREE (3) CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF FUNDING - ORGANIZATIONS THAT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, ETHNIC ORIGIN, SEXUAL OR RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE, AGE, DISABILITY OR GENDER - ORGANIZATIONS WITH BUDGETS OVER $2.5 MILLION - PROPOSALS REQUESTING ASSISTANCE FOR RELIGIOUS OR POLITICAL PURPOSES *APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL, STATE, OR REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE SIGNIFICANT AND DEFINING PROGRAMS IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA MAY BE CONSIDERED. |
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What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
4% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juntos | Philadelphia, PA | Food distribution, operating support | $10,000 |
| African Family Health Organization | Philadelphia, PA | Food distribution | $5,000 |
| Asian Americans United | Philadelphia, PA | Asian american youth education and leadership development program | $5,000 |
| Broad Street Love | Philadelphia, PA | Food distribution | $5,000 |
| Chestnut Hill Meals on Wheels | Flourtown, PA | Food distribution | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan AIDS Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance (Manna) | Philadelphia, PA | Food distribution | $5,000 |
| Philabundance | Philadelphia, PA | Food distribution | $5,000 |
| Youth Empowerment for Advancement Hangout (Yeah Inc) | Philadelphia, PA | Food distribution | $5,000 |
| Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Cagp's multicultural out-of-school time summer camp program | $4,000 |
| Asian Arts Initiative | Philadelphia, PA | Youth arts workshop | $3,000 |
| Awbury Arboretum Association Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Field studies public school partnership | $3,000 |
| Center in the Park | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Connectedly | Philadelphia, PA | Philly families connect | $3,000 |
| Education Law Center | Philadelphia, PA | Advancing education law center's education helpline in philadelphia | $3,000 |
| Food Moxie | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Inn Dwelling | Philadelphia, PA | Comprehensive youth initiative | $3,000 |
| Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation | Philadelphia, PA | Pcdc teen club: leadership, education, and empower | $3,000 |
| Providence Center | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Taller Puertorriqueno | Philadelphia, PA | Education | $3,000 |
| The Print Center | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Youth Sentencing & Reentry Project | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Zia Incorporated | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $3,000 |
| 5 Shorts Project | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $2,000 |
| A Little Taste of Everything | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Achieve Now | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $2,000 |
| African Cultural Alliance of North America Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Acana community engagement project | $2,000 |
| After School Activities Partnerships | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Allen's Lane Art Center | Philadelphia, PA | Stenton family manor partnership program | $2,000 |
| Artistas Y Musicos Latino Americanos Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Beyond the Bars | Philadelphia, PA | Running an ecosystem of support for youth impacted by violence | $2,000 |
| Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Bicycle coalition youth cycling program | $2,000 |
| Big Picture Alliance | Philadelphia, PA | Via lux youth media collective | $2,000 |
| Body Empowerment Project | Milford, NJ | Body empowerment project youth program | $2,000 |
| Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Camp Jamison | Philadelphia, PA | Camp jamison scholarships | $2,000 |
| Camp Sojourner Girls' Leadership Camp | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Central Division Victim Services | Philadelphia, PA | Women on the rise and our special populations | $2,000 |
| Centro Nueva Creacion - New Creation Community Center | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $2,000 |
| College Possible Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Cosacosa Art at Large Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Connection studios | $2,000 |
| Fresh Artists | Lafayette Hill, PA | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Girls on the Run Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Influencing Action Movement | Philadelphia, PA | Green thumbs in your school | $2,000 |
| Joy of Sox | Cochranville, PA | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Joyful Readers | Philadelphia, PA | Joyful readers high-dosage tutoring program at james G. blaine elementary | $2,000 |
| K Cul Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Creative arts for seniors | $2,000 |
| Koresh Dance Company | Philadelphia, PA | Koresh kids dance | $2,000 |
| Mothers in Charge | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Musicopia | Philadelphia, PA | Musicopia drumlines | $2,000 |
| Need in Deed | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Ninth Planet | Philadelphia, PA | Philly baby jam | $2,000 |
| One House at a Time | Ambler, PA | Beds for kids program | $2,000 |
| Ordinarie Heroes | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Philadelphia City Rowing | Plymouth Meeting, PA | Swimming lessons for philadelphia youth | $2,000 |
| Philadelphia Literacy Initiative | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Phillybolt (Build Our Lives Together) | Philadelphia, PA | Bolt youth leaders fellowship - summer | $2,000 |
| Puentes de Salud | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Quintessence Theatre Group | Philadelphia, PA | Quintessence public school residency program | $2,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 91 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Trellis Food Initiative | Philadelphia, PA | Food distribution | $5,000 |
| Casa of Philadelphia County | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $3,000 |
| American Swedish Historical Museum | Philadelphia, PA | Operating support | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $210,500 | 94 |
| 2023 | $217,000 | 86 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543109349101034
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-6297977
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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