Innovating Worthy Projects Foundation
EIN 226083636Total Given 2020–2024
$928K
149 grants · $186K avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$6K
typical small grants · $4K–$9K
grant size
14%
transactional · 16/117 multi-year
repeat
$5.5M
Assets (2024)
117
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
IWP FOUNDATION ATTN HOWARD PACKER
Phone
(305) 861-5352
Deadlines
THE FOUNDATION ACCEPTS PROPOSALS ON AN ONGOING BASIS.
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED IN WRITTEN PROPOSAL FORM ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS.
Restrictions
CHARITABLE FIELDS, KINDS OF INSTITUTIONS, OR OTHER FACTORS. 1. GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO THE SERVICE OR CARE OF SCHOOL AGE AND PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS DUE TO ILLNESS, INJURY, BIRTH DEFECT OR OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES. 2. TO OFFER THE SERVICES OF THE FOUNDATION TO OTHER FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS IN NEED OF EXPERTISE IN STRUCTURING, DEVELOPING OR MODIFYING THEIR PROGRAMS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $160K | $5.4M | $113K | 31 |
| 2021 | $219K | $6.4M | $510K | 30 |
| 2022 | $197K | $5.1M | $534K | 38 |
| 2023 | $176K | $4.9M | $346K | 22 |
| 2024 | $176K | $5.5M | $90K | 28 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 149 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$4K
Median
$6K
Average
$6K
75th Pctl
$9K
Maximum
$15K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
DP
Dr Edward Packer
5+ yrs
Chairman/President
Leadership
JP
Jeffrey Packer
5+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
RC
Richard W Culbertson Jr
5+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
SW
Stephen P Weiss
5+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
AK
Amanda Kaye
5+ yrs
Trustee
EZ
Emily Zappa
5+ yrs
Trustee
HE
Howard Packer Esq
5+ yrs
Trustee
JP
Jeffrey Packer
5+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
DP
Dr Edward Packer
5+ yrs
Chairman/President
Leadership
RC
Richard W Culbertson Jr
5+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
SW
Stephen P Weiss
5+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
AK
Amanda Kaye
5+ yrs
Trustee
EZ
Emily Zappa
5+ yrs
Trustee
HE
Howard Packer Esq
5+ yrs
Trustee
DP
Dr Edward Packer
5+ yrs
Chairman/President
Leadership
JP
Jeffrey Packer
5+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
RC
Richard W Culbertson Jr
5+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
SW
Stephen P Weiss
5+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
HE
Howard Packer Esq
5+ yrs
Trustee
EZ
Emily Zappa
5+ yrs
Trustee
AK
Amanda Kaye
5+ yrs
Trustee
JP
Jeffrey Packer
5+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
DP
Dr Edward Packer
5+ yrs
Chairman/President
Leadership
RC
Richard W Culbertson Jr
5+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
SW
Stephen P Weiss
5+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
AK
Amanda Kaye
5+ yrs
Trustee
EZ
Emily Zappa
5+ yrs
Trustee
HE
Howard Packer Esq
5+ yrs
Trustee
JP
Jeffrey Packer
5+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
DP
Dr Edward Packer
5+ yrs
Chairman/President
Leadership
RC
Richard W Culbertson Jr
5+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
SW
Stephen P Weiss
5+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
AK
Amanda Kaye
5+ yrs
Trustee
EZ
Emily Zappa
5+ yrs
Trustee
HE
Howard Packer Esq
5+ yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (149 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Save the Children- Ukraine Children'S Fund | Fairfield, CT | $15,000 | TO GIVE CHILDREN A HEALTHY START IN LIFE, THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN AND PROTECTION FROM HARM | 2022 |
| Sunshine State Superkids | Clermont, FL | $12,930 | SPECIAL RACES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN | 2021 |
| Reunion Sportive D'Haiti Inc | Takoma Park, MD | $12,500 | BUILDING KINDERGARTEN AND HEALTH CLINIC FOR CHILDREN'S BASIC NEEDS | 2021 |
| Kids Equipment Network | Itasca, IL | $12,400 | FUND ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS | 2021 |
| Camp Holiday Trails | Charlottesville, VA | $12,000 | LAUNDRY FACILITIES FOR CAMP AND COVID-RESPONSE PROGRAMS ON-SITE | 2021 |
| Can Do Canines | New Hope, MN | $10,000 | SUPPORT FOR ASSISTANCE DOG PLACEMENTS WITH YOUTH UNDER 18 YEARS | 2021 |
| Familial Dysautonomia Foundation Inc | New York, NY | $10,000 | VIRTUAL CHECK UP KITS FOR OUR PATIENTS | 2021 |
| Gift of Adoption | Techny, IL | $10,000 | COMPLETE THE ADOPTIONS OF TWO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL MEDICAL NEEDS | 2021 |
| Housing Opportunities for Women | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | RESOURCES FOR UNDERSERVED CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AT ALL AGES | 2021 |
| Joseph Thomas Foundation | Abilene, TX | $10,000 | TO PROVIDE MEDICAL SERVICES/EQUIPMENT FOR MFC THROUGHOUT THE US | 2021 |
| Courageous Kids | Scottsville, KY | $10,000 | PROVIDE A SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS | 2021 |
| Bridge II Sports | Durham, NC | $10,000 | PURCHASE YOUTH SIZED RACING WHEELCHAIRS, SPORTS SPECIFIC - TRACK & FIELD | 2023 |
| Camp Rise Above | North Charleston, SC | $10,000 | TO PROVIDE FOR PROGRAM ACTIVITY COSTS AND CAMPERSHIPS FOR PARTICIPANTS | 2023 |
| Danny Did Foundation | Evanston, IL | $10,000 | TO PURCHASE 13 SEIZURE DETECTING DEVICES FOR FAMILIES IN NEED | 2023 |
| Disability Empowher Network Inc | Rochester, NY | $10,000 | EMPOWHER CAMP: A LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR GIRLS WITH DISABILITIES | 2023 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Delaware | Newark, DE | $10,000 | DAYS OF SUMMER: INCLUSIVE CAMP FOR CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME | 2023 |
| Foundation Thinkagain | Los Angles, CA | $10,000 | PROVIDE INNOVATIVE REHABILITATION THERAPIES TO SPECIAL-NEEDS, PEDIATRIC CANCER/BRAIN TUMOR SURVIVORS | 2023 |
| Hopecam Inc | Reston, VA | $10,000 | TO OVERCOME THE SOCIAL ISOLATION EXPERIENCED BY CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER. | 2023 |
| Moore Buddies Mentoring | Southern Pines, NC | $10,000 | TO PURCHASE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT FOR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM | 2023 |
| Kids Equipment Network | Itasca, IL | $10,000 | PROVIDE DURABLE MEDICAL/ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT TO CHILDREN, AT NO COST | 2023 |
| Wheelchairs 4 Kids | Tarpon Springs, FL | $10,000 | TO PURCHASE WHEELCHAIRS AND PROVIDE HOME AND/OR VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS | 2023 |
| Ymca of Kitsap County Wa | Bremerton, WA | $10,000 | TRAUMA CARE FOR DOMESTIC AND SEXUALLY ABUSED CHILDREN AND YOUTH | 2023 |
| Reunion Sportive D'Haiti Inc | Takoma Park, MD | $10,000 | TO BUILD SKILLS, CHARACTERS, AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH SPORTS AND EDUCATION, AND TO PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING OF... | 2023 |
| Camp Rise Above | North Charleston, SC | $10,000 | REQUESTING FOR PROGRAM ACTIVITY COSTS AND CAMPERSHIPS FOR PARTICIPANTS. | 2024 |
| Danny Did Foundation | Evanston, IL | $10,000 | TO PURCHASE 15 SEIZURE DETECTING DEVICES FOR FAMILIES IN NEED. | 2024 |