The Wilbur C and Betty Lea Henderson Foundation
Invitation OnlyMedia, Pennsylvania · EIN 27-1445136 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$1.1M
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
33% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | Educational support | $333,333 |
| Penn State University - Brandywine | Media, PA | Educational support | $250,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | Broomall, PA | Summer camp, eq. loan prog, research | $100,000 |
| Hope & Healing at Hillenglade | Nashville, TN | Equine asst'd therapy-ptsd healing | $100,000 |
| Fulton County Medical Center | Mcconnellsburg, PA | Education & wellness center | $50,000 |
| Franklin Mint Credit Union Fdtn | Broomall, PA | Support academic competition | $50,000 |
| The Community's Foundation | Ridley Park, PA | Nursing scholarships | $35,000 |
| Homer Hoyt Institute the Hoyt Center | North Palm Beach, FL | Training disabled | $30,000 |
| Fulton County Medical Center | Mcconnellsburg, PA | Medical student housing | $25,000 |
| Sim USA | Charlotte, NC | Missionary support | $20,000 |
| Womens Resource Center | Wayne, PA | Community resources for women | $15,000 |
| Teacher's Teamates | Folcroft, PA | Collect/Distribute school supplies | $15,000 |
| Fulton County Medical Center | Mcconnellsburg, PA | Nursing education | $14,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | Philadelphia, PA | Provide essentials-children in need | $10,000 |
| Level the Playing Field | Washington, DC | Provide sport eqmpt to children | $10,000 |
| Fulton County Medical Center | Mcconnellsburg, PA | Provide unmet needs in the county | $7,500 |
| The Honor Foundation | San Diego, CA | Career transition program | $5,000 |
| Girls on the Run | Raliegh, NC | Enhance skills to navigate life | $2,500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton County Medical Center | Mcconnellsburg, PA | Medical student housing | $225,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,072,333 | 19 |
| 2024 | $938,833 | 20 |
| 2023 | $943,667 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601619349100510
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1445136
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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