The Wpw Foundation
Historical FunderWilmington, Delaware · EIN 58-6338488 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$275K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$8,000
Total assets$6.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | FIRST STATE TRUST COMPANYT |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 RIGHTER PARKWAY STE 300A, WILMINGTON DE 19803 |
| Phone | 3025735973 |
| Form and materials | BY LETTER OF REQUES WITH DETAILS FOR USE OF FUNDS GEOGRAPHIC AREA TO BE SERVED AND PURPOSE OF GRANT. NO FORMAL APPLICATION REQUIRED |
| Deadlines | SEPTEMBER 15TH |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Pauls School | Brooklandville, MD | Unrestricted gift | $20,000 |
| Arch Bishop Borders School | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted gift | $15,000 |
| Providence College | Providence, RI | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Civicorps | Oakland, CA | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Alameda Family Services | Alameda, CA | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Next One Up Foundation | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Mother Mary Lange Catholic School | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Cardinal Shehan School Dr Anika Logan Principal | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Institute for Exceptional Care Mai Pham President & CEO IEC | Washington, DC | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Tipping Point Community | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Housing California | Sacramento, CA | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Share the Spirit Fund | Dublin, CA | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Contra Costa Crisis Ctr | Walnut Creek, CA | Unrestricted gift | $10,000 |
| Underdog Animal Rescue | Lafayette, CA | Unrestricted gift | $8,000 |
| Gilchrist Hospice | Hunt Valley, MD | Unrestricted gift | $7,500 |
| Immaculate Conception School | Towson, MD | Unrestricted gift | $7,500 |
| Riding High Farm | Allentown, NJ | Unrestricted gift | $7,500 |
| Valley Humane Society | Pleasanton, CA | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Paws in Need | Pleasanton, CA | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| City Serve of the Tri Valley | Pleasanton, CA | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Fordham University | Bronx, NY | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| The Arc of Monmouth Development Department | Tinton Falls, NJ | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Shepherds Gate | Livermore, CA | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Tri-Valley Animal Rescue | Pleasanton, CA | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| Kqed | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Connecticut College | New London, CT | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Movable Feast | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Enoch Pratt Free Library - Department of Department of Institutional Advancement | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Class of 1981 Princeton University | Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| University of SC Alumni Association | Colombia, SC | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Colorado State Univ Foundation | Fort Collins, CO | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Cal Poly State Univ Foundation | San Luis Obispo, CA | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $275,000 | 37 |
| 2024 | $277,500 | 33 |
| 2023 | $354,000 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631289349102258
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-6338488
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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