Quest for the Best
EIN 357019969Total Given 2016–2023
$2.3M
206 grants · $285K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$4K
typical micro grants · $1K–$10K
grant size
39%
supporter · 48/122 multi-year
repeat
$10.3M
Assets (2023)
122
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
TARAS M WOCHOK
Phone
(610) 647-1481
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
THE APPLICANT WILL COMPLETE THE LETTER OF INTENT WHICH WILL BE SUBMITTED TO US FOR REVIEW IF OUR INTEREST AREA AND THE REQUEST FOR FUNDING FROM THE APPLICANT ARE COMPATIBLE.
Restrictions
WE DO NOT PROVIDE SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS, AND DO NOT PROVIDE FUNDING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS OR TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR UNDERGRADUATE OR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES. WE ALSO DO NOT FUND RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTUTIONS WHEN THE RESULTING IMPACT OF THE PROJECT IS PRIMARILY DENOMINATIONAL. WE DO NOT FUND ELECTION CAMPAIGNS, POLITICAL ACTIVITIES, OR GENRAL FUND-RAISING DRIVES. OUR GRANTS ARE SUBJECT TO A MATCHING REQUIREMENT ONLY NEWLY RECEIVED GIFTS OF CASH OR SECURTIES, IN HAND, VALUED AT THE TIME OF TRANSFER, AND DESIGNATED FOR OUR SUPPORTED PROJECT, QUALIFY AS MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS. PLEDGES DO NOT QUALIFY IF WE AWARD A MATCHING GRANT WE MAY PAY MATCHING FUNDS IN INSTALLMENT AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN OUR AWARD LETTER.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $100K | $2.0M | $2.4M | 4 |
| 2017 | $182K | $2.2M | $694K | 10 |
| 2018 | $284K | $10.8M | $10.6M | 15 |
| 2019 | N/A | $11.8M | $322K | N/A |
| 2020 | $325K | $11.6M | $260K | 30 |
| 2021 | $343K | $12.9M | $1.6M | 24 |
| 2022 | $491K | $10.3M | $-464K | 48 |
| 2023 | $551K | $10.3M | $337K | 75 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 206 grants on record
Minimum
$30
25th Pctl
$1K
Median
$4K
Average
$11K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$110K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
TW
Taras M Wochok
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
DC
Daniel a Czaplicki
8+ yrs
Vice President/Treasurer
Leadership
SF
Susan Friedhofer
8+ yrs
Chief Administrative Offic
HM
Holly Maino
8+ yrs
Chief Compliance Officer
TW
Taras M Wochok
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
DC
Daniel a Czaplicki
8+ yrs
Vice President/Treasurer
Leadership
SF
Susan Friedhofer
8+ yrs
Chief Administrative Offic
HM
Holly Maino
8+ yrs
Chief Compliance Officer
TW
Taras M Wochok
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
DC
Daniel a Czaplicki
8+ yrs
Vice President/Treasurer
Leadership
HM
Holly Maino
8+ yrs
Chief Compliance Officer
SF
Susan Friedhofer
8+ yrs
Chief Administrative Offic
TW
Taras M Wochok
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
DC
Daniel a Czaplicki
8+ yrs
Vice President/Treasurer
Leadership
SF
Susan Friedhofer
8+ yrs
Chief Administrative Offic
HM
Holly Maino
8+ yrs
Chief Compliance Officer
TW
Taras M Wochok
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
DC
Daniel a Czaplicki
8+ yrs
Vice President/Treasurer
Leadership
SF
Susan Friedhofer
8+ yrs
Chief Administrative Offic
HM
Holly Maino
8+ yrs
Chief Compliance Officer
TW
Taras M Wochok
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
DC
Daniel a Czaplicki
8+ yrs
Vice President/Treasurer
Leadership
SF
Susan Friedhofer
8+ yrs
Chief Administrative Officer
HM
Holly Maino
8+ yrs
Chief Compliance Officer
TW
Taras M Wochok
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
DC
Daniel a Czaplicki
8+ yrs
Vice President/Treasurer
Leadership
SF
Susan Friedhofer
8+ yrs
Chief Administrative Offic
HM
Holly Maino
8+ yrs
Chief Compliance Officer
TW
Taras M Wochok
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
DC
Daniel a Czaplicki
8+ yrs
Vice President/Treasurer
Leadership
SF
Susan Friedhofer
8+ yrs
Chief Administrative Officer/Corporate
HM
Holly Maino
8+ yrs
Chief Compliance Officer
Grants Awarded (206 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Park Zoo | Norristown, PA | $110,500 | ECO-FAMILY PROGRAM, ROCK CHALLENGE - GENERAL DONATION, EXPANSION PROJECT AND NORRISTOWN STRONG SUPPORT FOR FLOOD | 2021 |
| Lifetime Wells International | Aston, PA | $100,438 | CASINGS FOR WELLS, PUMPS | 2022 |
| Elmwood Park Zoo | Norristown, PA | $77,000 | EXPANSION PROJECT AND ROCK CHALLENGE - GENERAL DONATION | 2022 |
| Elmwood Park Zoo | Norristown, PA | $75,000 | EXPANSION PROJECT | 2023 |
| Delware Museum of Natural History | Wilmington, DE | $74,000 | TRAVELING EXHIBIT, COMPUTERS | 2018 |
| Lifetime Wells International | Aston, PA | $67,725 | 200 HAND PUMPS FOR WELLS | 2021 |
| Wells for Relief International | Aston, PA | $66,820 | FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION | 2016 |
| Lifetime Wells International | Philadelphia, PA | $57,840 | FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION | 2017 |
| For Pete'S Sake Cancer Respite | Plymouth Meeting, PA | $53,200 | PROGRAM AUTOMATION | 2018 |
| Friends Association | West Chester, PA | $51,025 | GRANT/HVAC PROJECT | 2023 |
| Phoenixville Women'S Outreach | Phoenixville, PA | $50,000 | PURCHASE OF THE NEXT STEP HOUSE | 2020 |
| Lifetime Wells International | Aston, PA | $49,725 | CASINGS FOR WELLS, PUMPS | 2023 |
| Lifetime Wells International | Aston, PA | $44,665 | 200 HAND PUMPS | 2020 |
| Wetlands Institue | Stone Harbor, NJ | $41,349 | DIAMONDBACK TERRAPIN | 2018 |
| Bulgarian Cultural Ctr of Panjde | Philadelphia, PA | $40,000 | FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION | 2017 |
| Quest Therapeutic Services Inc | West Chester, PA | $38,500 | PAVING AND ROOFING | 2023 |
| Lasalle University | Philadelphia, PA | $36,700 | MATERNITY SIMULATOR | 2020 |
| Dccc Educational Foundation | Media, PA | $36,300 | POLICE TRAINING ACADEMY | 2023 |
| Lasalle University | Philadelphia, PA | $36,000 | FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION | 2017 |
| The Garage Community & Youth Center | Kennett Square, PA | $33,800 | HVAC AVONDALE | 2022 |
| Nurturing Minds | Newtonville, MA | $32,057 | 20 STUDENTS AT SEGA SCHOOL, PURCHASE OF VAN | 2023 |
| La Salle University | Philadelphia, PA | $31,000 | NURSING CENTER | 2018 |
| Nurturing Minds | Newtonville, MA | $30,435 | 20 STUDENTS AT SEGA SCHOOL, PURCHASE OF VAN | 2022 |
| Manna | Philadelphia, PA | $30,000 | GRANT FOR GENERATOR FOR FOOD SERVICES | 2023 |
| Elmwood Park Zoo | Norristown, PA | $27,000 | EMERGENCY FUNDS AND PAINTED ROCK CHALLENGE | 2020 |