T Wistar Brown Teacher's Fund
Historical FunderPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-6200741 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$122K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$2,907
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,907 and $2,908.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | T WISTAR BROWN TEACHER'S FUND |
|---|---|
| Address | 1700 MARKET STREET SUITE 1535, PHILADELPHIA PA 19103 |
| Phone | 2152417272 |
| Form and materials | THE FORM CAN BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL, FAX OR MAIL. IT SHOULD INCLUDE AN ORIGINAL SIGNED LETTER CERTIFYING MEMBERSHIP FROM THE CLERK OF THE APPLICANT'S MONTHLY MEETING, RECORDER, OR COMMITTEE RESPONSIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP (REQUIRED FOR FIRST TIME APPLICANTS OR IF THEY HAVE NOT SUBMITTED THIS LETTER FOR FIVE YEARS). AN ORIGINAL, SIGNED LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PRINCIPAL OF THE SCHOOL IN WHICH THEY ARE EMPLOYED. IF NOT PRESENTLY TEACHING AND ORIGINAL SIGNED LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION MUST BE FROM AN EDUCATOR WELL ACQUAINTED WITH THE APPLICANT. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE DUE MARCH 10TH FOR SUMMER TERM AND JUNE 10TH FOR FALL/WINTER/SPRING TERM. |
| Restrictions | RESTRICTIONS: MUST BE A MEMBER OF A QUAKER ORGANIZATION, MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE, MUST BE TEACHING OR ABLE TO VERIFY INTENT TO ENTER THE PRE-K THRU 12TH GRADE TEACHING FIELD, MUST BE PLANNING A COURSE OF STUDY IN A CREDIBLE US INSTITUTION WITH A DOCUMENTED HISTORY OF ACADEMIC RIGOR. |
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
30% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Seminary | New York, NY | scholarship | $46,000 |
| Teachers College Columbia Univ | New York, NY | scholarship | $7,400 |
| West Chester University | West Chester, PA | scholarship | $6,000 |
| Friends School Haverford | Haverford, PA | teacher education/training | $2,908 |
| Greenwood Friends School | Millville, PA | teacher education/training | $2,908 |
| Media-Providence Friends School | Media, PA | teacher education/training | $2,908 |
| Plymouth Meeting Friends School | Plymouth Meeting, PA | teacher education/training | $2,908 |
| Stratford Friends School | Newtown Square, PA | teacher education/training | $2,908 |
| West Chester Friends School | West Chester, PA | teacher education/training | $2,908 |
| Lancaster Friends School | Lancaster, PA | teacher education/training | $2,908 |
| Buckingham Friends School | Lahaska, PA | teacher education/training | $2,907 |
| Frankford Friends School | Philadelphia, PA | teacher education/training | $2,907 |
| Friends School Mullica Hill | Mullica Hill, NJ | teacher education/training | $2,907 |
| Greene Street Friends School | Philadelphia, PA | teacher education/training | $2,907 |
| Haddonfield Friends School | Haddonfield, NJ | teacher education/training | $2,907 |
| Lansdowne Friends School | Lansdowne, PA | teacher education/training | $2,907 |
| Newtown Friends School | Newtown, PA | teacher education/training | $2,907 |
| Orchard Friends School | Riverton, NJ | teacher education/training | $2,907 |
| Princeton Friends School | Princeton, NJ | teacher education/training | $2,907 |
| State College Friends School | State College, PA | teacher education/training | $2,907 |
| The Quaker School at Horsham | Horsham, PA | teacher education/training | $2,907 |
| United Friends School | Quakertown, PA | teacher education/training | $2,907 |
| Westfield Friends School | Cinnaminson, NJ | teacher education/training | $2,907 |
| Arcadia University | Glenside, PA | scholarship | $2,235 |
| Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | scholarship | $1,400 |
| Wilson Academy | Worcester, MA | scholarship | $1,300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $122,482 | 26 |
| 2023 | $102,777 | 26 |
| 2022 | $109,090 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641979349100909
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-6200741
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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