Widger Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 83-2860358 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.6M
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$230,000
Total assets$21.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $95,000 and $250,000.
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
44% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stand Together Foundation | Arlington, VA | General operating support | $1,700,000 |
| Virginia Student Aid Foundation Dba Virginia Athletics Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | Programmatic grant, virginia women's lacrosse legacy fund, leadership coaching, and vaf scholarship | $916,500 |
| Philadelphia Youth Basketball | Philadelphia, PA | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Elwyn | Elwyn, PA | Clarks manor general operating support | $247,296 |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | General operating support | $230,000 |
| Freire Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Mindful Philanthropy | Philadelphia, PA | Forum support | $95,000 |
| Hopeworks N Camden Inc | Camden, NJ | General operating support | $50,000 |
| One Mind Institute | Rutherford, CA | General operating support | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,638,796 | 9 |
| 2023 | $3,254,179 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349101492
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2860358
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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