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Catherine D Sharpe Charitable Trust

Radnor, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 232057737  ·  Private foundation

Catherine D Sharpe Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Radnor, Pennsylvania. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.3M in grants paid and $31.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 61 individual grants from this funder — $21.0M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$31.0M
Total assets
61
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Catherine D Sharpe Charitable Trust funds

Catherine D Sharpe Charitable Trust's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, education, higher education, youth development.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEducationHigher EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include families, youth pop.

familiesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Catherine D Sharpe Charitable Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Franklin Institute
SUGGESTED FOR USE BY MUSEUM EDUCATION
Philadelphia, PA$13.3M2023
Pennsylvania Hospital
DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL AND NERVOUS DISEASES
Philadelphia, PA$358K2023
Pennsylvania Hospital
DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL AND NERVOUS DISEASES
Philadelphia, PA$353K2024
Pennsylvania Hospital-department of Neurosu
FOR PRIMARY SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH
Philadelphia, PA$258K2022
Pennsylvania Hospital-department of Neurosu
FOR PRIMARY SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH
Philadelphia, PA$254K2020
Pennsylvania Hospital-department of Neurosurgery
FOR PRIMARY SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH FOR THE SHARPE SPINE BIOMECHANICS LABORATORY
Philadelphia, PA$254K2019
Pennsylvania Hospital-department of Neurosurgery
FOR PRIMARY SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH FOR THE SHARPE SPINE BIOMECHANICS LABORATORY
Philadelphia, PA$231K2018
Princeton University
FOR SCHOLARSHIP AID
Princeton, NJ$218K2022
Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
FOR SCHOLARSHIP AID
Philadelphia, PA$218K2022
Princeton University
FOR SCHOLARSHIP AID
Princeton, NJ$200K2023
Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
FOR SCHOLARSHIP AID
Philadelphia, PA$200K2023
Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
FOR SCHOLARSHIP AID
Philadelphia, PA$195K2024
Princeton University
FOR SCHOLARSHIP AID
Princeton, NJ$195K2024
Princeton University
FOR SCHOLARSHIP AID TO K::ANDIDATES FROM SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA
Princeton, NJ$190K2019
Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
FOR SCHOLARSHIP AID TO CANDIDATES FROM SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA
Philadelphia, PA$190K2019

Catherine D Sharpe Charitable Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$1.2M
2019$1.3M
2020$1.3M
2022$1.5M
2023$14.5M
2024$1.3M

How to apply for funding from Catherine D Sharpe Charitable Trust

Catherine D Sharpe Charitable Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Catherine D Sharpe Charitable Trust

Does Catherine D Sharpe Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Catherine D Sharpe Charitable Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Catherine D Sharpe Charitable Trust fund?
Catherine D Sharpe Charitable Trust's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include The Franklin Institute, Pennsylvania Hospital, Pennsylvania Hospital. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Catherine D Sharpe Charitable Trust give in grants?
Catherine D Sharpe Charitable Trust reported $1.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $21.0M over 61 grants.
Where is Catherine D Sharpe Charitable Trust located?
Catherine D Sharpe Charitable Trust is based in Radnor, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 232057737.
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About this profile. This page is built from Catherine D Sharpe Charitable Trust's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Catherine D Sharpe Charitable Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.