Poor Richard's Charitable Trust
Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania · EIN 237909451 · Private foundation
Based in Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania, Poor Richard's Charitable Trust has awarded $12.3M across 157 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Philadelphia Museum of Art. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Poor Richard's Charitable Trust funds
Poor Richard's Charitable Trust's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, faith-based (jewish), food & agriculture, higher education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Museum of Art TO FUND THE OPERATIONAL BUDGETS OF THE ORGANIZATION | Philadelphia, PA | $1.2M | 2023 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art TO FUND THE OPERATIONAL BUDGETS OF THE ORGANIZATION | Philadelphia, PA | $905K | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art TO FUND THE OPERATIONAL BUDGETS OF THE ORGANIZATION | Philadelphia, PA | $859K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Poor Richard's Charitable Trust
Poor Richard's Charitable Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Poor Richard's Charitable Trust
- Does Poor Richard's Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
- Poor Richard's Charitable Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Poor Richard's Charitable Trust fund?
- Poor Richard's Charitable Trust's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Philadelphia Museum of Art. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Poor Richard's Charitable Trust give in grants?
- Poor Richard's Charitable Trust reported $2.7M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $12.3M over 157 grants.
- Where is Poor Richard's Charitable Trust located?
- Poor Richard's Charitable Trust is based in Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237909451.
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