The Lily Foundation
Invitation OnlyWayne, Pennsylvania · EIN 52-6854621 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$963K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$11.5M
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
13% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Wayne Theater | Wayne, PA | General | $250,000 |
| Germantown Academy | Fort Washington, PA | General | $100,000 |
| Helpusadoptorg | New York, NY | General | $100,000 |
| A Better Chance | Ardmore, PA | General | $50,000 |
| Philabundance | Philadelphia, PA | General | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Se Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | General | $50,000 |
| Riverbend Environmental Education Center | Gladwyne, PA | General | $50,000 |
| Women's Law Project Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | General | $50,000 |
| Theatre Horizon | Norristown, PA | General | $37,760 |
| Peter's Place | Radnor, PA | General | $35,000 |
| Hedgerow Theatre | Media, PA | General | $30,000 |
| University of South Florida Foundation | Tampa, FL | General | $30,000 |
| Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | General | $25,000 |
| The Fund for Women and Girls | West Chester, PA | General | $25,000 |
| Chester County Food Bank | Exton, PA | General | $25,000 |
| Community Partnership School | Philadelphia, PA | General | $20,000 |
| Cape Eleuthera Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | General | $10,000 |
| Days for Girls International | Mount Vernon, WA | General | $6,000 |
| Chester County Pops Orchestra | West Chester, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Facetime Theatre Inc | Pheonixville, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Children's Crisis Treatment Center | Philadelphia, PA | General | $5,000 |
| No More Secrets Mind Body Spirit Inc | Philadelphia, PA | General | $2,500 |
| Redeemed for a Cause Outreach | Philadelphia, PA | General | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $962,760 | 23 |
| 2023 | $820,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533089349100013
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-6854621
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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