The Arcadia Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 23-6399772

Foundation Overview

Based in Norristown, PA, The Arcadia Foundation has awarded 213 grants totaling $13,797,090 to organizations in Pennsylvania and Missouri. Individual grants range from $1,200 to $1,000,000, with a median award of $20,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$13,797,090
Total Assets
$23,670,141
Median Grant (all grants)
$20,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
53
Median Grant
$20,000
% Median Grant Decline
-80% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies

New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 53%

28 of 53 recipients (53%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.

Geographic Focus
Pennsylvania

100% of all grants are concentrated in Pennsylvania, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Pennsylvania, funding concentrates in Philadelphia (35%), Norristown (14%), Eagleville (3%).

Funding Trajectory
+3%

Stable funding levels with 3% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Arcadia Foundation'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
Easter Seal $17,350 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Arden Theatre Company $15,000 Philadlephia, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Cradles To Crayons $15,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Martha's Choice Marketplace $10,000 Norristown, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Act Ii Playhouse $15,000 Ambler, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Friends Home In Kennett $10,000 Kennett Square, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Lehigh Carbon Community College $50,000 Schnecksville, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center $50,000 Blue Bell, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Norristown Bocce League $7,500 Norristown, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Norristown New Life Mennonite Churc $70,000 Norristown, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Providence Animal Center $22,785 Media, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Aark Wildlife Rehab Education Cente $30,000 Chalfont, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Coatesville Youth Initiative $10,000 Coatesville, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Drexel University $164,524 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
1812 Productions $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Elmwood Park Zoo $300,000 Norristown, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
German Society Of Pa $75,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Jenkins Arboretum Gardens $50,000 Devon, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Lankenau Institute For Medical Rese $14,375 Wynnewood, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Lyric Fest $15,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Philadelphia Museum Of Art $500,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Riverbend Environmental Education C $50,000 Gladwyne, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Theatre Horizon $40,000 Norristown, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Aligned Equine $5,000 Coatesville, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
America Responds With Love Inc $10,000 Valley Forge, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Brandywine Conservancy Mueseum Of A $25,000 Chadds Ford, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Cedar Crest College $25,000 Allentown, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Channel 39 913 Wlvr $20,000 Bethlehem, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Upper Merion Area Community Cupboar $30,000 King Of Prussia, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Comprehensive Learning Center $15,000 Warminster, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Delaware County Community College $22,481 Media, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Delaware Valley University $60,000 Doylestown, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
The Dramateurs Inc $30,000 Eagleville, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Gemma Services $10,000 Plymouth Meeting, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Good Works $15,000 Coatesville, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Lantern Theater $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Miller-keystone Blood Center $10,000 Bethlehem, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
The Pathway School $25,000 Jeffersonville, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Peter's Place $10,000 Radnor, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Philadelphia Ballet $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Philadelphia Boys Girls Choir $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Quintessence Theater Group $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Schuykill Center For Environmental $20,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Schwenkfelder Library Heritage Cent $30,000 Pennsburg, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Upper Darby Education Foundation $15,000 Drexel Hill, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Washington Memorial Heritage $10,000 Valley Forge, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Wayne Art Center $10,000 Wayne, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Women's Animal Center $25,000 Bensalem, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Community Music School $5,000 Trappe, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Thomas Jefferson University $125,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Jefferson Magee Rehab Foundation $15,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Trust For Public Land $15,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Norristown Youth Athletic Associati $50,000 Norristown, PA, US No Restrictions 2024
Municipality Of Norristown $24,000 Norristown, PA, US No Restrictions 2023
Stony Creek Anglers $7,500 Blue Bell, PA, US No Restrictions 2023
Arden Theatre Company $15,000 Philadlephia, PA, US No Restrictions 2023
The Academy Of Natural Science $300,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2023
Act Ii Playhouse $15,000 Ambler, PA, US No Restrictions 2023
Pa Academy Of The Fine Arts $150,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2023
Historic Trappe $150,000 Trappe, PA, US No Restrictions 2023
Jefferson Health $100,000 East Norriton, PA, US No Restrictions 2023
Montgomery Theatre $30,000 Souderton, PA, US No Restrictions 2023
Morris Aboretum Gardens $147,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2023
Northampton Community College $100,000 Bethlehem, PA, US No Restrictions 2023
Pa Horticultural Society $30,000 Philadelhpia, PA, US No Restrictions 2023
People's Light $200,000 Malvern, PA, US No Restrictions 2023
St Christopher's Hospital For Child $100,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2023
St Francis Of Assisi Early Learning $10,000 Norristown, PA, US No Restrictions 2023
The Philadelphia Orchestra $247,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2023
Municipality Of Norristown $23,000 Norristown, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Stony Creek Anglers $10,000 Eagleville, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Greater Norristown Art League $5,000 East Norriton, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Arden Theatre Company $15,000 Philadlephia, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Martha's Choice Marketplace $10,000 Norristown, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Norristown Bocce League $10,000 Norristown, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Aark Wildlife Rehab Education Cente $25,000 Chalfont, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Ascension United Church Of Christ $60,000 Jeffersonville, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Coatesville Youth Initiative $10,000 Coatesville, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Community Cupboard $34,000 King Of Prussia, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Drexel University $162,524 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
1812 Productions $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Elmwood Park Zoo $250,000 Norristown, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
German Society Of Pa $12,500 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Habitat For Humanity $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Independence Seaport Muesuem $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Jenkins Arboretum Gardens $50,000 Devon, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Lankenau Institute For Medical Rese $13,000 Wynnewood, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Lyric Fest $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
People For People Inc $2,400 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Philadelphia Museum Of Art $100,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Riverbend Environmental Education C $20,000 Gladwyne, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Scranton Public Library $20,000 Scranton, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Temple Health $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Theatre Horizon $20,000 Norristown, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Woodmere Art Mueseum $599,140 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Municipality Of Norristown $23,000 Norristown, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Stony Creek Anglers $10,000 Eagleville, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Greater Norristown Art League $5,000 East Norriton, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Arden Theatre Company $15,000 Philadlephia, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Martha's Choice Marketplace $10,000 Norristown, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Norristown Bocce League $10,000 Norristown, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Aark Wildlife Rehab Education Cente $25,000 Chalfont, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Ascension United Church Of Christ $60,000 Jeffersonville, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Coatesville Youth Initiative $10,000 Coatesville, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Community Cupboard $34,000 King Of Prussia, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Drexel University $162,524 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
1812 Productions $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Elmwood Park Zoo $250,000 Norristown, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
German Society Of Pa $12,500 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Habitat For Humanity $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Independence Seaport Muesuem $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Jenkins Arboretum Gardens $50,000 Devon, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Lankenau Institute For Medical Rese $13,000 Wynnewood, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Lyric Fest $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
People For People Inc $2,400 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Philadelphia Museum Of Art $100,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Riverbend Environmental Education C $20,000 Gladwyne, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Scranton Public Library $20,000 Scranton, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Temple Health $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Theatre Horizon $20,000 Norristown, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Woodmere Art Mueseum $599,140 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2022
Easter Seal $12,850 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2021
Municipality Of Norristown $23,000 Norristown, PA, US No Restrictions 2021
Stony Creek Anglers $7,500 Eagleville, PA, US No Restrictions 2021
Greater Norristown Art League $5,000 East Norriton, PA, US No Restrictions 2021
Arden Theatre Company $15,000 Philadlephia, PA, US No Restrictions 2021
Cradles To Crayons $15,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2021
Martha's Choice Marketplace $10,000 Norristown, PA, US No Restrictions 2021
The Academy Of Natural Science $250,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2021
Academy Of Vocal Arts $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2021
Act Ii Playhouse $15,000 Ambler, PA, US No Restrictions 2021
Arcadia University $135,000 Glenside, PA, US No Restrictions 2021
Einstein Medical Center $100,000 East Norriton, PA, US No Restrictions 2021
Family Service Association Of Nepa $10,000 Wilkes Barre, PA, US No Restrictions 2021
Friends Home In Kennett $10,000 Kennet Sqaure, PA, US No Restrictions 2021
Jefferson Hospital $250,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2021
Kennett Library $50,000 Kennett Square, PA, US No Restrictions 2021
Knights Of Colombus $1,200 Audobon, PA, US No Restrictions 2021
Lehigh Carbon Community College $50,000 Schnecksville, PA, US No Restrictions 2021
Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center $50,000 Blue Bell, PA, US No Restrictions 2021
Montgomery Child Advocacy Project $10,000 Norristown, PA, US No Restrictions 2021
Musicopia $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2021
New Leash On Life $30,000 Narberth, PA, US No Restrictions 2021
Norristown Bocce League $7,500 Norristown, PA, US No Restrictions 2021
Norristown New Life Mennonite Churc $25,000 Norristown, PA, US No Restrictions 2021
Norristown Preservation Society $5,000 King Of Prussia, PA, US No Restrictions 2021
Old Pine Street Church $20,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2021
Pa Academy Of The Fine Arts $100,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2021
Providence Animal Center $25,000 Media, PA, US No Restrictions 2021
Shriners Hospital For Children $2,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2021
A Step Up Academy $10,000 Jenkintown, PA, US No Restrictions 2021
Lehigh Valley Public Media $40,000 Bethlehem, PA, US No Restrictions 2021
Easter Seal $17,479 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2020
Elmwood Park Zoo $500,000 Norristown, PA, US No Restrictions 2020
Montgomery County Foundation $15,000 Blue Bell, PA, US No Restrictions 2020
Municipality Of Norristown $20,000 Norristown, PA, US No Restrictions 2020
Philadelphia Zoo $500,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2020
Stony Creek Anglers $10,000 Eagleville, PA, US No Restrictions 2020
The German Society Of Pa $12,500 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2020
The Philadelphia Protestant Home $81,500 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2020
Aark Wildlife Rehab Education Cente $25,000 Chalfont, PA, US No Restrictions 2020
Cairn University $50,000 Langhorne, PA, US No Restrictions 2020
Cedar Crest Commnunity College $50,000 Allentown, PA, US No Restrictions 2020
Community Music School Of Collegevi $7,500 Trappe, PA, US No Restrictions 2020
Greater Norristown Art League $5,000 East Norriton, PA, US No Restrictions 2020
Museum Of The American Revolution $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2020
Philadelphia Museum Of Art Library $250,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2020
Plymouth Meeting Friends School $50,000 Plymouth Meeting, PA, US No Restrictions 2020
Upper Dublin Library $25,000 Fort Washington, PA, US No Restrictions 2020
Woodmere Art Museum $20,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2020
Lankenau Institute For Medical Rese $12,000 Wynnewood, PA, US No Restrictions 2020
1812 Productions $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2020
Arden Theatre Company $15,000 Philadlephia, PA, US No Restrictions 2020
People's Light Theatre $50,000 Malvern, PA, US No Restrictions 2020
Cradles To Crayons $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2020
Habitat For Humanity $15,000 Philadelphia, PA, US No Restrictions 2020
Martha's Choice Marketplace $7,500 Norristown, PA, US No Restrictions 2020
Academy Of Music $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Unrestricted 2017
Academy Of Natural Sciences $750,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Unrestricted 2017
Act Ii Playhouse $15,000 Ambler, PA, US Unrestricted 2017
Arden Theatre $15,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Unrestricted 2017
Convoy Of Hope $10,000 Springfield, MO, US Unrestricted 2017
Elmwood Park Zoo $100,000 Norristown, PA, US Unrestricted 2017
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Unrestricted 2017
Montgomery County Foundation Inc $15,000 Blue Bell, PA, US Unrestricted 2017
New Leash On Life $20,000 Narberth, PA, US Unrestricted 2017
Norristown Recreation Center $21,000 Narberth, PA, US Unrestricted 2017
Northampton Community College $100,000 Bethlehem, PA, US Unrestricted 2017
Old Pine Street Church $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Unrestricted 2017
Overbrook School For The Blind $15,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Unrestricted 2017
Philadelphia Protestant Home $76,118 Philadelphia, PA, US Unrestricted 2017
Stony Creek Anglers $7,500 Eagleville, PA, US Unrestricted 2017
Walnut Street Theatre $250,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Unrestricted 2017
Wayne Art Center $7,300 Wayne, PA, US Unrestricted 2017
1812 Productions $20,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Unrestricted 2016
Academy Of Vocal Arts $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Unrestricted 2016
Act Ii Playhouse $15,000 Ambler, PA, US Unrestricted 2016
Arden Theatre $15,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Unrestricted 2016
Cradles And Crayons $5,000 Conshohocken, PA, US Unrestricted 2016
Dragonboat Club Of Norristown $10,000 Norristown, PA, US Unrestricted 2016
Easter Seals Of Southeastern Pa $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Unrestricted 2016
Elmwood Park Zoo $25,000 Norristown, PA, US Unrestricted 2016
Interact Theatre Company $150,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Unrestricted 2016
Lancaster Theological Seminary $125,000 Lancaster, PA, US Unrestricted 2016
Lankenau Institute For Medical Research $7,500 Wynnewood, PA, US Unrestricted 2016
Montgomery Theater $20,000 Souderton, PA, US Unrestricted 2016
New Lease On Life $20,000 Narberth, PA, US Unrestricted 2016
Norristown Recreation Department $20,000 Norristown, PA, US Unrestricted 2016
Pa Academy Of Fine Arts $100,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Unrestricted 2016
Philadelphia Museum Of Art $1,000,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Unrestricted 2016
Plymouth Meeting Friends $100,000 Plymouth Meeting, PA, US Unrestricted 2016
Stony Creek Anglers $7,500 Eagleville, PA, US Unrestricted 2016
Thomas Jefferson University $500,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Unrestricted 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 23-6399772
Website N/A
Address 250 TANGLEWOOD LANE King Of Prussia, PA 19406-2365

Key People (5)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Arcadia Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Bette E Landman
Treasurer Lori Patrick
Vice President Kevin Ward
Pres. Emeritus Marilyn Steinbright
Secretary Harvey Ss Miller

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.