William B Dietrich Foundation

EIN 900628306

Philadelphia, PA 19103 |(215) 979-1906

Total Given 2016–2024
$27.1M
99 grants · $3.0M avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$200K
typical big bets · $46K–$337K
grant size
37%
supporter · 19/51 multi-year
repeat
$87.8M
Assets (2024)
51
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Environment Youth Development

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person FRANK G COOPER PRESIDENT
Phone (215) 979-1906
Deadlines N/A
How to Apply IN WRITING, OUTLINING THE NATURE OF THE ORGANIZATION, INTENDED USE OF FUNDS, ACCOMPANIED BY A COPY OF IRS LETTER OF DETERMINATION OF CHARITABLE STATUS INDICATING THE RECIPIENT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION.
Restrictions N/A

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2016 $1.7M $46.9M $4.4M 12
2017 $2.1M $54.8M $7.1M 11
2018 $4.2M $52.0M $5.9M 18
2020 $3.6M $71.8M $4.8M 13
2021 $3.4M $80.8M $9.0M 9
2022 $3.1M $68.8M $7.8M 13
2023 $3.2M $79.8M $8.3M 9
2024 $5.8M $87.8M $8.2M 14

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 99 grants on record

Minimum
$4K
25th Pctl
$46K
Median
$200K
Average
$274K
75th Pctl
$337K
Maximum
$1.7M

Geographic Distribution

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (99 total)

Purpose
Glen Foerd Conservation Corporation Philadelphia, PA $1,700,000 RESTORATION OF MANSION EXTERIOR 2024
Athenaeum of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA $1,312,500 GENERAL PURPOSES 2021
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Philadelphia, PA $1,300,000 CONSTRUCTION & ESTABLISMENT OF THE EGYPT & NUBIA RESEARHC CENTER AT THE MUSEUM 2023
Friends of Laurel Hill & West Laurel Hill Cemeteries Philadelphia, PA $1,160,000 RESTORATION OF GATEHOUSE 2024
Historical Society of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA $864,000 EXTERIOR RESTORATION & LIGHTING (1ST & 2ND OF 3 INSTALLMENTS) 2022
The Barnes Foundation Philadelphia, PA $800,000 SECOND CENTURY CAMPAIGN 2018
Saint Mark'S Church Philadelphia, PA $765,481 MASONRY WORK & LIGHTING OF THE LADY CHAPEL 2023
Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia, PA $750,000 RESTORATION OF MT. PLEASANT & SUPPORT OF CORE PROJECT 2018
Curtis Institute of Music Philadelphia, PA $745,000 WINDOW REPLACEMENT & EXTERIOR RESTORATION OF 1726 LOCUST STREET 2022
Drexel University Philadelphia, PA $700,000 DEVELOPMENT OF U.S. SQUASH CENTER WITH DREXEL ARMORY 2020
West Vincent Township Chester Springs, PA $685,600 CONSERVATION CONTRIBUTION OF EXTINGUISHMENT OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS AND PERPETUAL RESTRICTIONS FOR OPEN SPACE,... 2021
University of the Arts Philadelphia, PA $625,428 ART ALLIANCE PROJECT & JAKOBS & ERICKSON CONTINGENCIES 2020
The Academy of Music Philadelphia, PA $590,000 RESTORATION OF BROAD STREET & LOCUST STREET BALCONIES 2020
The Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia, PA $500,000 RESTORATION OF MT. PLEASANT & SUPPORT OF CORE PROJECT 2018
The Academy of Music Philadelphia, PA $500,000 RESTORATION OF BROAD STREET & LOCUST STREET BALCONIES 2020
The Franklin Institute Philadelphia, PA $500,000 HAMILTON COLLECTIONS GALLERY 2024
Germantown Friends School Philadelphia, PA $450,000 RENOVATION & CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS ON CAMPUS 2023
Historical Society of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA $431,000 EXTERIOR RESTORATION & LIGHTING (3RD OF 3 INSTALLMENTS) 2023
Historical Society of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA $431,000 EXTERIOR RESTORATION & LIGHTING 2022
Woodmere Art Museum Philadelphia, PA $375,000 GENERAL PURPOSES 2021
Your Agency Incorporated Philadelphia, PA $365,400 RESTORATION OF EXTERIOR MASONRY, WINDOWS & DOORS, AND FACADE LIGHTING 2024
The Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia, PA $350,000 SUPPORT OF CORE PROJECT 2017
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA $340,000 RENOVATION & REPAIR OF THE STEP FOUNTAIN 2024
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA $340,000 RENOVATION & REPAIR OF STEP FOUNTAIN (2ND INSTALLMENT) 2024
Brinton Association of America West Chester, PA $340,000 RESTORATION & CONSERVATION OF 1704 HOUSE 2017