The 25Th Century Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 31-1738216 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$819K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$16.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
38% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation | Plymouth Meeting, PA | To name the activity pavilion in the family fun zone | $75,000 |
| The Community Grocer | Philadelphia, PA | For capital costs in the form of debt reduction | $75,000 |
| Inglis House | Philadelphia, PA | For purchase of an omnibus | $75,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | For projects related to pade flagship preserves/accessibility | $75,000 |
| Mighty Writers | Vinton, TX | To support "mighty mart west philly" client choice food panrty | $75,000 |
| Byerschool Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | For the playground capital campaign for russell byers charter school | $50,000 |
| Lenfest Institute for Journalism | Philadelphia, PA | To support the matching campaign "every voice, every vote" | $50,000 |
| City Year Inc | Boston, MA | To support the soundproof, movable room dividing wall for city year philadelphia | $50,000 |
| Youthbuild Philadelphia Charter School | Philadelphia, PA | In support of the discovery phase for the transitional housing and recreation center | $50,000 |
| Greene Street Friends School | Philadelphia, PA | To underwrite the sandbox, mud kitchen, nearby plantings and log balance | $35,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | Pasadena, CA | For emergency services in wake of LA fires | $30,000 |
| Pennfuture | Harrisburg, PA | To support the 25th anniversary campaign | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania SPCA | Philadelphia, PA | Emergency grant for veterinarian needs at main line animal rescuefor general supportemergency grant for veterinarian needs at main line… | $25,000 |
| Eldernet | Bryn Mawr, PA | For expansion efforts | $25,000 |
| White Men for Racial Justice | Berwyn, PA | For engagement infrastructure, i.e. the crm project - installation, training, etc. | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | For critical equipment needs | $25,000 |
| Apopo | Washington, DC | For general support | $6,000 |
| Juntos | Philadelphia, PA | For general support | $6,000 |
| Justice at Work | Boston, MA | For general support | $6,000 |
| The Loveland Foundation | Newburgh, NY | For general support | $6,000 |
| Achieveability | Philadelphia, PA | For general support | $5,000 |
| The Brigid Alliance | New York, NY | For general support | $5,000 |
| Eastern Pa Trans Equity Project | Orefield, PA | For general support | $5,000 |
| The Garces Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | For general support | $5,000 |
| Heather's Way | Lansdale, PA | For general support | $5,000 |
| Riverside Immigrant Services & Empowerment | New York, NY | For general support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $819,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $697,500 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640489349100529
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1738216
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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