Germeshausen Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 04-3485516
Foundation Overview
Based in Wayne, PA, Germeshausen Foundation Inc has awarded 213 grants totaling $8,287,120 to organizations in Massachusetts, Connecticut and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $150 to $350,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
8 of 35 recipients (23%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
45% of grants are awarded in Pennsylvania, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Pennsylvania, funding concentrates in Philadelphia (56%), Gladwyne (7%), West Chester (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 3% change over 3 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Dual focus on community projects (60%) and environment, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Germeshausen Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleph P Nai Or Rabbi Fund | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Amnesty International | $200 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Braiding Seeds Fellowship | $50,000 | Wayne, PA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Charlie Cart Project | $35,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Chester County Fund For Women & Girls | $23,500 | West Chester, PA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Crs Learning Center | $500 | Holland, PA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Ecohealth Alliance | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Ecs St Barnabas Mission | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Food Connect Co | $30,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Food Corps Inc | $50,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Food Tank | $65,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Full Frame Initiative | $75,000 | Greenfield, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Gateway Horseworks | $31,000 | Malvern, PA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Grist | $160,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $200 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Hks Cultural Bridge Fellowship Program | $165,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Nature Sacred | $38,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Oxfam American | $200 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Parent Infant Center | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Peace First | $180,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Philabundance | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Philadelphia Museum Of Art | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Rebuild Congress | $60,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Resource Renewal Institute | $30,000 | Fairfax, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Riverbend | $1,000 | Gladwyne, PA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Soul Fire Farm Institute Inc | $20,000 | Petersburgh, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Teen Empowerment | $15,000 | Roxbury, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Orion Society | $1,000 | Great Barrington, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Thomas Berry Foundation | $75,000 | Woodbridge, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| To The Cell Theater | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Upstander | $45,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Whyy | $3,330 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Wicd | $5,000 | Guttenberg, NJ, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Willistown Conservation Trust | $1,500 | Newton Square, PA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Winsor School | $20,000 | Downingtown, PA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Aleph P Nai Or Rabbi Fund | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Amnesty International | $200 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Chester County Fund For Women & Girls | $18,500 | West Chester, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Crs Learning Center | $1,000 | Holland, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ecohealth Alliance | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ecs St Barnabas Mission | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Food Corps Inc | $75,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Food Tank | $50,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Full Frame Initiative | $75,000 | Greenfield, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Gateway Horseworks | $1,000 | Malvern, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Grist | $160,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $200 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hks Cultural Bridge Fellowship Program | $165,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| International Documentary Foundation | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mighty Writers Grant | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Oxfam American | $200 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Peace First | $350,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Philabundance | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Museum Of Art | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Pic Fundraising | $15,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Rebuild Congress | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Riverbend | $41,000 | Gladwyne, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Social Good Fund | $50,000 | Richmond, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Soul Fire Farm | $20,000 | Central Point, OR, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Orion Society | $1,000 | Great Barrington, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Thomas Berry Foundation | $80,000 | Woodbridge, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| To The Cell Theater | $13,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Trustees Of U Of Pennsylvania | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Tufts University | $500 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Upstander | $85,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Wgbh | $165,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Whyy | $3,330 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Wicd | $5,000 | Guttenberg, NJ, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Willistown Conservation Trust | $1,500 | Newton Square, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Winsor School | $200 | Downingtown, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Yale University | $100,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Aleph P Nai Or Rabbi Fund | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Amnesty International | $200 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Chester County Fund For Women & Girls | $18,500 | West Chester, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Crs Learning Center | $1,000 | Holland, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ecohealth Alliance | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ecs St Barnabas Mission | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Food Corps Inc | $75,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Food Tank | $50,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Full Frame Initiative | $75,000 | Greenfield, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Gateway Horseworks | $1,000 | Malvern, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Grist | $160,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $200 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hks Cultural Bridge Fellowship Program | $165,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| International Documentary Foundation | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mighty Writers Grant | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Oxfam American | $200 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Peace First | $350,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Philabundance | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Museum Of Art | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Pic Fundraising | $15,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Rebuild Congress | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Riverbend | $41,000 | Gladwyne, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Social Good Fund | $50,000 | Richmond, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Soul Fire Farm | $20,000 | Central Point, OR, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Orion Society | $1,000 | Great Barrington, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Thomas Berry Foundation | $80,000 | Woodbridge, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| To The Cell Theater | $13,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Trustees Of U Of Pennsylvania | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Tufts University | $500 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Upstander | $85,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Wgbh | $165,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Whyy | $3,330 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Wicd | $5,000 | Guttenberg, NJ, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Willistown Conservation Trust | $1,500 | Newton Square, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Winsor School | $200 | Downingtown, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Yale University | $100,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Aleph P Nai Or Rabbi Fund | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Amnesty International | $200 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Chester County Fund For Women & Girls | $18,500 | West Chester, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Crs Learning Center | $1,000 | Holland, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ecohealth Alliance | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Ecs St Barnabas Mission | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Food Corps Inc | $75,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Food Tank | $50,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Full Frame Initiative | $75,000 | Greenfield, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Gateway Horseworks | $1,000 | Malvern, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Grist | $160,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $200 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hks Cultural Bridge Fellowship Program | $165,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| International Documentary Foundation | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mighty Writers Grant | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Oxfam American | $200 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Peace First | $350,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Philabundance | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Museum Of Art | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Pic Fundraising | $15,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Rebuild Congress | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Riverbend | $41,000 | Gladwyne, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Social Good Fund | $50,000 | Richmond, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Soul Fire Farm | $20,000 | Central Point, OR, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Orion Society | $1,000 | Great Barrington, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Thomas Berry Foundation | $80,000 | Woodbridge, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| To The Cell Theater | $13,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Trustees Of U Of Pennsylvania | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Tufts University | $500 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Upstander | $85,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Wgbh | $165,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Whyy | $3,330 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Wicd | $5,000 | Guttenberg, NJ, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Willistown Conservation Trust | $1,500 | Newton Square, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Winsor School | $200 | Downingtown, PA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Yale University | $100,000 | New Haven, CT, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Peace First | $250,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Wgbh | $165,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Harvard Fellowship | $165,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Upstander | $120,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Yale University | $100,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Religion And Ecology Program | 2021 |
| Thomas Berry Foundation | $80,000 | Woodbridge, CT, US | Forum On Religion And Ecology | 2021 |
| Grist | $80,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Food Corps Inc | $75,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Full Frame Initiative | $50,000 | Greenfield, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Food Tank | $40,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Rebuild Congress | $40,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Vital Voices | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Riverbend Environmental Education Center | $20,000 | Gladwyne, PA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Chester County Fund For Women And Girls | $17,500 | West Chester, PA, US | Support For Strategic Planning Process | 2021 |
| Mighty Writers Grant | $8,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Pic Fundraising | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Aleph | $500 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Aleph P Nai Or Rabbi Fund | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Amnesty International | $200 | Pittsburgh, PA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Center For Family Service | $600 | Malvern, PA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Chester County Fund For Women & Girls | $1,000 | West Chester, PA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Crs Learning Center | $2,000 | Holland, PA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Ecohealth Alliance | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Ecs St Barnabas Mission | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $200 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Oxfam American | $200 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Philabundance | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Philadelphia Museum Of Art | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Riverbend | $1,000 | Gladwyne, PA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| To The Cell Theater | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Trustees Of U Of Pennsylvania | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Tufts University | $500 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Whyy | $3,025 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Wicd | $5,000 | Guttenberg, NJ, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Willistown Conservation Trust | $1,500 | Newton Square, PA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Winsor School | $200 | Downingtown, PA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Aleph | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Aleph Pnai Or Rabbi Fund | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Amnesty International | $200 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Chester County Fund For Women And Girls | $18,500 | West Chester, PA, US | Support For Strategic Planning Process | 2020 |
| College For Social Innovation | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Crs Learning Center | $2,500 | Clyde, NC, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Documentary Educational Resources | $10,000 | Watertown, MA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Ecs St Barnabas Mission For The Homeless | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Food Corps Inc | $75,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Golden Cradle | $600 | Cherry Hill, NJ, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Grist | $135,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $200 | Americus, GA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Oxfam American | $200 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Peace First | $300,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Philabundance | $11,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Philadelphia Museum Of Art | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Riverbend Environmental Education Center | $21,000 | Gladwyne, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Cell Theater | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Thomas Berry Foundation | $80,000 | Woodbridge, CT, US | Forum On Religion And Ecology | 2020 |
| Trustees Of U Of Pennsylvania | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Tufts University | $500 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Whyy | $3,025 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Wicd | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Willistown Conservation Trust | $1,500 | Newtown Square, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Winsor School Inc | $150 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Yale University | $150,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Religion And Ecology Program | 2020 |
| Ecohealth Alliance | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Decordova | $25,000 | Lincoln, MA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Alliance Center Democracy Project | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Full Frame Initiative | $30,000 | Greenfield, MA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Harvard Fellowship | $165,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Pic Fundraising | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Upstander | $75,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Mighty Writers Grant | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Germeshausen Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 04-3485516 |
| Website | http://www.germeshausen.org |
| Address | 606 W WAYNE AVENUE Wayne, PA 19087-0000 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Germeshausen Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Adjunct Trustee | Sarah Keely |
|---|---|
| Adjunct Trustee | Alyssa Paine |
| Adjunct Trustee | Richard Klavans |
| President And Trustee | Nancy G Klavans |
Forms 990-PF
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