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Historical FunderJenkintown, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2777751 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $2,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BRUCE CHARLICK |
|---|---|
| Address | 379 CHURCH RD, JENKINTOWN PA 19046 |
| Phone | 2157404392 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD EXPLAIN HOW USE OF FUNDS WILL INCREASE LOCAL EMPOWERMENT |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
48% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends committee on national legislation | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Abington monthly meeting | Jenkintown, PA | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Right sharing of world resources | Richmond, IN | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| LA Via Campesina | Tamil Nadu, IN | Unrestriced | $4,000 |
| Germantown Ave Crisis Ministry | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Freinds of Ramallah Freinds Meeting | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestriced | $2,500 |
| Refugee Center for Education and Legal Assistance | San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Brumanna Friends School | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Conservation Voters of Pa | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Munnade Social Organization | India, PA | Unestricted | $2,500 |
| Quaker UN office | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| What If Foundation | Berkley, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Common Cause | Washinngton, DC | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Everywhere Project | Philadelphaia, PA | Unestricted | $2,000 |
| Project Home | Philadelphai, PA | Unestricted | $2,000 |
| Jenkintown Food Cupboard | Jenkintown, PA | Unestricted | $2,000 |
| Face to Face | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Quaker House | Fayetteville, NC | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Earth Quaker Action Team | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Covenant House | Topeka, KS | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Center for Conscience and War | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Welcome Project | Hatboro, PA | Unestricted | $500 |
| World Federalist movement | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $0 |
| Spears Center for servant leadership | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $0 |
| Friends world committee for consultation | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $0 |
| United World Coalition for Democratic World Government | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $0 |
| Walter Singer | Elkins Park, PA | Travel to india on mission trip | $0 |
| Kay Lasante Mission in Haiti | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $0 |
| Historic Fairhill | philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $0 |
| Native Peoples Education South India-Sobha | Elkins Park, PA | Unrestricted | $0 |
| Thirst Project Lower Moreland Hs | Huntingdon Valley, PA | Unrestricted | $0 |
| World Federalist Movement Institute for Global Policy Gary K Shepherd Edito | Carbondale, IL | Unrestricted | $0 |
| Adena Harris | Elkins Park, PA | Unrestricted | $0 |
| Climate Up Close | Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted | $0 |
| World Federalist Movement-Inst for Global Solutions | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $0 |
| Peace Factory Wofgang Lebenschmidt | Wanfried Germany, DC | Unrestricted | $0 |
| Ujima | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $0 |
| Jazzbridge | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $0 |
| Ja Ja's Kids | Latham, NY | Unrestricted | $0 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($1,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,000 | 43 |
| 2024 | $67,000 | 36 |
| 2023 | $60,000 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640689349101019
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2777751
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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