The Arcadia Foundation
Historical FunderNorristown, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-6399772 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE ARCADIA FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 105 EAST LOGAN ST, NORRISTOWN PA 19401 |
| Phone | 6102750685 |
| Form and materials | 1 OR 2 PAGE SUMMARY LISTING BRIEF HISTORY OF ORGANIZATION, AMOUNT REQUESTED AND HOW THE FUNDS WILL BE SPENT. ATTACH COPY OF IRS EXEMPT LETTER SHOWING YOU ARE A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION |
| Deadlines | APPLICATION ACCEPTED BETWEEN SEPT 1 AND OCT 15 ANNUALLY |
| Restrictions | RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS ARE LIMITED TO THOSE WITH A ZIP CODE IN THE 18000'S AND 19000'S |
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
0% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | Philadelphia, PA | No restrictions | $500,000 |
| Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | No restrictions | $164,524 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA | No restrictions | $125,000 |
| German Society of Pa | Philadelphia, PA | No restrictions | $75,000 |
| Delaware Valley University | Doylestown, PA | No restrictions | $60,000 |
| Lehigh Carbon Community College | Schnecksville, PA | No restrictions | $50,000 |
| Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center | Blue Bell, PA | No restrictions | $50,000 |
| Theatre Horizon | Norristown, PA | No restrictions | $40,000 |
| Upper Merion Area Community Cupboar | King of Prussia, PA | No restrictions | $30,000 |
| The Dramateurs Inc | Eagleville, PA | No restrictions | $30,000 |
| Schwenkfelder Library Heritage Cent | Pennsburg, PA | No restrictions | $30,000 |
| Cedar Crest College | Allentown, PA | No restrictions | $25,000 |
| Lantern Theater | Philadelphia, PA | No restrictions | $25,000 |
| The Pathway School | Jeffersonville, PA | No restrictions | $25,000 |
| Women's Animal Center | Bensalem, PA | No restrictions | $25,000 |
| Providence Animal Center | Media, PA | No restrictions | $22,785 |
| Delaware County Community College | Media, PA | No restrictions | $22,481 |
| Schuykill Center for Environmental | Philadelphia, PA | No restrictions | $20,000 |
| Arden Theatre Company | Philadlephia, PA | No restrictions | $15,000 |
| Comprehensive Learning Center | Warminster, PA | No restrictions | $15,000 |
| Upper Darby Education Foundation | Drexel Hill, PA | No restrictions | $15,000 |
| Jefferson Magee Rehab Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | No restrictions | $15,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Philadelphia, PA | No restrictions | $15,000 |
| Lankenau Institute for Medical Rese | Wynnewood, PA | No restrictions | $14,375 |
| Friends Home in Kennett | Kennett Square, PA | No restrictions | $10,000 |
| America Responds With Love Inc | Valley Forge, PA | No restrictions | $10,000 |
| Gemma Services | Plymouth Meeting, PA | No restrictions | $10,000 |
| Miller-Keystone Blood Center | Bethlehem, PA | No restrictions | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Ballet | Philadelphia, PA | No restrictions | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Boys Girls Choir | Philadelphia, PA | No restrictions | $10,000 |
| Quintessence Theater Group | Philadelphia, PA | No restrictions | $10,000 |
| Wayne Art Center | Wayne, PA | No restrictions | $10,000 |
| Norristown Bocce League | Norristown, PA | No restrictions | $7,500 |
| Community Music School | Trappe, PA | No restrictions | $5,000 |
The return also lists 19 grants to individuals ($742,350). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,244,015 | 53 |
| 2023 | $1,625,500 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503449349100600
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-6399772
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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