The Wilbur C And Betty Lea | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 27-1445136

Foundation Overview

Based in Media, PA, The Wilbur C And Betty Lea has awarded 164 grants totaling $8,427,900 to organizations in Pennsylvania, North Carolina and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $2,400 to $333,333, with a median award of $21,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$8,427,900
Total Assets
$2,506,959
Median Grant (all grants)
$21,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
34
Median Grant
$20,000
% Median Grant Decline
-60% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 35%

12 of 34 recipients (35%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Pennsylvania

85% 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 Media (19%), Mcconnellsburg (17%), Broomall (15%).

Funding Trajectory
+157%

Strong 157% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (42%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Wilbur C And Betty Lea'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
Fulton County Medical Center $10,500 Mcconnellsburg, PA, US Nursing Education 2024
Penn State University - Brandywine $200,000 Media, PA, US Educational Support 2024
Delaware County High Q Program $50,000 Broomall, PA, US Support Academic Competition 2024
Fulton County Medical Center $50,000 Mcconnellsburg, PA, US Education & Wellness Center 2024
Sim Usa $20,000 Charlotte, NC, US Missionary Support 2024
The Community's Foundation $28,000 Ridley Park, PA, US Nursing Scholarships 2024
Muscular Dystrophy Association $100,000 Broomall, PA, US Summer Camp, Eq. Loan Prog, Research 2024
Drexel University $333,333 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational Support 2024
Womens Resource Center $15,000 Wayne, PA, US Community Resources For Women 2024
Homer Hoyt Institute $25,000 North Palm Beach, FL, US Training Disabled 2024
Project Linus - Maris Grove Blanket $10,000 Glen Mills, PA, US Provide Blankets To Children In Need 2024
Hope & Healing At Hillenglade $50,000 Nashville, TN, US Equine Asst'd Therapy-ptsd Healing 2024
Cradles To Crayons $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Provide Essentials-children In Need 2024
Foundation For Delaware County $5,000 Media, PA, US County Resources For Unmet Needs 2024
Level The Playing Field $10,000 Washington, DC, US Provide Sport Eqmpt To Children 2024
Teacher's Teamates $12,000 Folcroft, PA, US Collect/distribute School Supplies 2024
Veterans Natl Education Program $10,000 Newtown Square, PA, US Support For Program Development 2024
Fulton County Medical Center $10,500 Mcconnellsburg, PA, US Nursing Education 2024
Penn State University - Brandywine $200,000 Media, PA, US Educational Support 2024
Delaware County High Q Program $50,000 Broomall, PA, US Support Academic Competition 2024
Fulton County Medical Center $50,000 Mcconnellsburg, PA, US Education & Wellness Center 2024
Sim Usa $20,000 Charlotte, NC, US Missionary Support 2024
The Community's Foundation $28,000 Ridley Park, PA, US Nursing Scholarships 2024
Muscular Dystrophy Association $100,000 Broomall, PA, US Summer Camp, Eq. Loan Prog, Research 2024
Drexel University $333,333 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational Support 2024
Womens Resource Center $15,000 Wayne, PA, US Community Resources For Women 2024
Homer Hoyt Institute $25,000 North Palm Beach, FL, US Training Disabled 2024
Project Linus - Maris Grove Blanket $10,000 Glen Mills, PA, US Provide Blankets To Children In Need 2024
Hope & Healing At Hillenglade $50,000 Nashville, TN, US Equine Asst'd Therapy-ptsd Healing 2024
Cradles To Crayons $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Provide Essentials-children In Need 2024
Foundation For Delaware County $5,000 Media, PA, US County Resources For Unmet Needs 2024
Level The Playing Field $10,000 Washington, DC, US Provide Sport Eqmpt To Children 2024
Teacher's Teamates $12,000 Folcroft, PA, US Collect/distribute School Supplies 2024
Veterans Natl Education Program $10,000 Newtown Square, PA, US Support For Program Development 2024
Fulton County Medical Center $21,000 Mcconnellsburg, PA, US Nursing Education 2023
Penn State University - Brandywine $150,000 Media, PA, US Educational Support 2023
Delaware County High Q Program $50,000 Broomall, PA, US Support Academic Competition 2023
Fulton County Medical Center $50,000 Mcconnellsburg, PA, US Education & Wellness Center 2023
Taylor Community Foundation $6,000 Ridley Park, PA, US Educational Support 2023
Sim Usa $20,000 Charlotte, NC, US Missionary Support 2023
The Community's Foundation $50,000 Ridley Park, PA, US Nursing Scholarships 2023
Muscular Dystrophy Association $100,000 Broomall, PA, US Summer Camp, Eq. Loan Prog, Research 2023
Drexel University $200,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational Support 2023
Drexel University $166,667 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational Support 2023
Womens Resource Center $10,000 Wayne, PA, US Community Resources For Women 2023
Middletown Free Library $100,000 Elwyn, PA, US Community Services 2023
Homer Hoyt Institute $10,000 North Palm Beach, FL, US Training Disabled 2023
Project Linus - Maris Grove Blanket $10,000 Glen Mills, PA, US Provide Blankets To Children In Need 2023
Fulton County Medical Center $21,000 Mcconnellsburg, PA, US Nursing Education 2023
Penn State University - Brandywine $150,000 Media, PA, US Educational Support 2023
Delaware County High Q Program $50,000 Broomall, PA, US Support Academic Competition 2023
Fulton County Medical Center $50,000 Mcconnellsburg, PA, US Education & Wellness Center 2023
Taylor Community Foundation $6,000 Ridley Park, PA, US Educational Support 2023
Sim Usa $20,000 Charlotte, NC, US Missionary Support 2023
The Community's Foundation $50,000 Ridley Park, PA, US Nursing Scholarships 2023
Muscular Dystrophy Association $100,000 Broomall, PA, US Summer Camp, Eq. Loan Prog, Research 2023
Drexel University $200,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational Support 2023
Drexel University $166,667 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational Support 2023
Womens Resource Center $10,000 Wayne, PA, US Community Resources For Women 2023
Middletown Free Library $100,000 Elwyn, PA, US Community Services 2023
Homer Hoyt Institute $10,000 North Palm Beach, FL, US Training Disabled 2023
Project Linus - Maris Grove Blanket $10,000 Glen Mills, PA, US Provide Blankets To Children In Need 2023
Fulton County Medical Center $14,000 Mcconnellsburg, PA, US Nursing Education 2022
Penn State University - Brandywine $100,000 Media, PA, US Educational Support 2022
Penn State University - Brandywine $10,000 Media, PA, US Educational Support 2022
Delaware County High Q Program $50,000 Broomall, PA, US Support Academic Competition 2022
Fulton County Medical Center $50,000 Mcconnellsburg, PA, US Education & Wellness Center 2022
Taylor Community Foundation $24,500 Ridley Park, PA, US Educational Support 2022
Sim Usa $20,000 Charlotte, NC, US Missionary Support 2022
The Community's Foundation $21,000 Ridley Park, PA, US Nursing Scholarships 2022
Muscular Dystrophy Association $100,000 Broomall, PA, US Summer Camp, Eq. Loan Prog, Research 2022
Drexel University $200,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational Support 2022
Womens Resource Center $10,000 Wayne, PA, US Community Resources For Women 2022
Middletown Free Library $100,000 Elywn, PA, US Community Services 2022
Teacher's Teammates $10,000 Folcroft, PA, US Teacher Resource-classroom Supplies 2022
Fulton County Medical Center $14,000 Mcconnellsburg, PA, US Nursing Education 2022
Penn State University - Brandywine $100,000 Media, PA, US Educational Support 2022
Penn State University - Brandywine $10,000 Media, PA, US Educational Support 2022
Delaware County High Q Program $50,000 Broomall, PA, US Support Academic Competition 2022
Fulton County Medical Center $50,000 Mcconnellsburg, PA, US Education & Wellness Center 2022
Taylor Community Foundation $24,500 Ridley Park, PA, US Educational Support 2022
Sim Usa $20,000 Charlotte, NC, US Missionary Support 2022
The Community's Foundation $21,000 Ridley Park, PA, US Nursing Scholarships 2022
Muscular Dystrophy Association $100,000 Broomall, PA, US Summer Camp, Eq. Loan Prog, Research 2022
Drexel University $200,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational Support 2022
Womens Resource Center $10,000 Wayne, PA, US Community Resources For Women 2022
Middletown Free Library $100,000 Elywn, PA, US Community Services 2022
Teacher's Teammates $10,000 Folcroft, PA, US Teacher Resource-classroom Supplies 2022
Fulton County Medical Center $14,000 Mcconnellsburg, PA, US Nursing Education 2022
Penn State University - Brandywine $100,000 Media, PA, US Educational Support 2022
Penn State University - Brandywine $10,000 Media, PA, US Educational Support 2022
Delaware County High Q Program $50,000 Broomall, PA, US Support Academic Competition 2022
Fulton County Medical Center $50,000 Mcconnellsburg, PA, US Education & Wellness Center 2022
Taylor Community Foundation $24,500 Ridley Park, PA, US Educational Support 2022
Sim Usa $20,000 Charlotte, NC, US Missionary Support 2022
The Community's Foundation $21,000 Ridley Park, PA, US Nursing Scholarships 2022
Muscular Dystrophy Association $100,000 Broomall, PA, US Summer Camp, Eq. Loan Prog, Research 2022
Drexel University $200,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational Support 2022
Womens Resource Center $10,000 Wayne, PA, US Community Resources For Women 2022
Middletown Free Library $100,000 Elywn, PA, US Community Services 2022
Teacher's Teammates $10,000 Folcroft, PA, US Teacher Resource-classroom Supplies 2022
Fulton County Medical Center $17,500 Mcconnellsburg, PA, US Nursing Education 2021
Homer Hoyt Instutute $25,000 North Palm Beach, FL, US Training Disabled 2021
Penn State University - Brandywine $30,000 Media, PA, US Educational Support 2021
Delaware County High Q Program $50,000 Broomall, PA, US Support Academic Competition 2021
Fulton County Medical Center $50,000 Mcconnellsburg, PA, US Education & Wellness Center 2021
Taylor Community Foundation $15,000 Ridley Park, PA, US Educational Support 2021
Sim Usa $20,000 Charlotte, NC, US Missionary Support 2021
The Community's Foundation $24,500 Ridley Park, PA, US Nursing Scholarships 2021
Muscular Dystrophy Association $100,000 Broomall, PA, US Summer Camp, Eq. Loan Prog, Research 2021
Drexel University $200,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational Support 2021
Womens Resource Center $10,000 Wayne, PA, US Community Resources For Women 2021
Project Linus - Maris Grove Blanket $10,000 Glen Mills, PA, US Provide Blankets To Children In Need 2021
Middletown Free Library $100,000 Elywn, PA, US Community Services 2021
Delaware County Community College $10,000 Media, PA, US Pledge For Veterans Program 2020
Fulton County Medical Center $21,000 Mcconnellsburg, PA, US Nursing Education 2020
Homer Hoyt Instutute $25,000 North Palm Beach, FL, US Training Disabled 2020
Penn State University - Brandywine $30,000 Media, PA, US Educational Support 2020
Delaware County High Q Program $50,000 Broomall, PA, US Support Academic Competition 2020
Fulton County Medical Center $200,000 Mcconnellsburg, PA, US Community Health Services 2020
Taylor Community Foundation $17,500 Ridley Park, PA, US Educational Support 2020
Sim Usa $20,000 Charlotte, NC, US Missionary Support 2020
The Community's Foundation $21,000 Ridley Park, PA, US Nursing Scholarships 2020
Muscular Dystrophy Association $100,000 Broomall, PA, US Summer Camp, Eq. Loan Prog, Research 2020
Drexel University $200,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Educational Support 2020
Womens Resource Center $7,000 Wayne, PA, US Community Resources For Women 2020
Delaware County Community College $10,000 Media, PA, US Pledge For Veterans Program 2018
Fulton County Medical Center $10,500 Mcconnellsburg, PA, US Nursing Education 2018
Homer Hoyt Instutute $25,000 North Palm Beach, FL, US Training Disabled 2018
Penn State University - Brandywine $30,000 Media, PA, US Educational Support 2018
Delaware County High Q Program $50,000 Broomall, PA, US Support Academic Competition 2018
Delaware County Veterans Memorial A $10,000 Newtown Square, PA, US Education Programs 2018
Fulton County Medical Center $200,000 Mcconnellsburg, PA, US Community Health Services 2018
Taylor Community Foundation $24,500 Ridley Park, PA, US Educational Support 2018
Tyler Arboretum $2,500 Media, PA, US Sponsorship Of Special Program 2018
Womens Resource Center $10,000 Wayne, PA, US Girls Leadership Program 2018
Sim Usa $20,000 Charlotte, NC, US Missionary Support 2018
Penn State University - Brandywine $7,500 Media, PA, US Gala Support 2018
V-nep $10,000 Newtown Square, PA, US Veterans Education Progran 2018
The Community's Foundation $10,500 Ridley Park, PA, US Nursing Scholarships 2018
Fulton County Medical Center $10,500 Mcconnellsburg, PA, US Nursing Education 2017
Homer Hoyt Instutute $25,000 North Palm Beach, FL, US Training Disabled 2017
Penn State University - Brandywine $30,000 Media, PA, US Educational Support 2017
Delaware County High Q Program $50,000 Broomall, PA, US Support Academic Competition 2017
Delaware County Veterans Memorial A $25,000 Newtown Square, PA, US Memorial Site For Delco Veterans 2017
Fulton County Medical Center $200,000 Mcconnellsburg, PA, US Community Health Services 2017
Taylor Community Foundation $14,000 Ridley Park, PA, US Educational Support 2017
Delaware County Community College $10,000 Media, PA, US Pledge For Veterans Program 2017
Tyler Arboretum $2,500 Media, PA, US Sponsorship Of Twilight @ Tyler Prog 2017
Womens Resource Center $10,000 Wayne, PA, US Support Womens Life Transitions 2017
Sim Usa $18,000 Charlotte, NC, US Missionary Support 2017
Carmel Baptist Church $12,000 Matthews, NC, US Religious 2016
Delaware County High Q Program $50,000 Broomall, PA, US Support Academic Competition 2016
Delaware County Veterans Memorial A $25,000 Newtown Square, PA, US Memorial Site For Delco Veterans 2016
Fulton County Medical Center $200,000 Mcconnellsburg, PA, US Community Health Services 2016
Taylor Community Foundation $17,500 Ridley Park, PA, US Educational Support 2016
Delaware County 4-h Penn State Ext $10,000 Springfield, PA, US Support Special Program 2016
Delaware County Community College $10,000 Media, PA, US Pledge For Veterans Program 2016
Family Lives On Foundation $10,000 Exton, PA, US Support For Grieving Children & Fami 2016
Media Presbyterian Church $10,000 Media, PA, US Vocational Training 2016
Penn State University - Brandywine $2,500 Media, PA, US Educational Support 2016
Southern Evangelical Seminary $6,000 Matthews, NC, US Educational Support 2016
Tyler Arboretum $2,400 Media, PA, US Sponsorship Of Twilight @ Tyler Prog 2016
Veterans National Education Program $10,000 Newtown Square, PA, US Support For Program Development 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Wilbur C And Betty Lea as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 27-1445136
Website http://www.thehendersonfoundation.org
Address 327 W FRONT ST Media, PA 19063-2340

Key People (8)

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

President/ex Steven Buxton
Vice Preside William Taylor
Treasurer David Henderson Jr
Secretary Walter J Timby Iii
Director Steven K Henderson

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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