THE WAWA FOUNDATION INC
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The Wawa Foundation Inc is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking in Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., and New Jersey, having distributed a total of $15.4 million across 494 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with The Wawa Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE FOUNDATION WILL MAKE GRANTS TO SECTION 501(C)3 CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE FOCUS IS HEALTH RELATED ISSUES, COMBATING HUNGER, AND BENEFITTING EVERYDAY HEROES WHICH ARE GENERALLY LOCATED IN THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA WHERE THE FOUNDATION'S FUNDRAISING OCCURS.
Cause Areas
4
Health
Food aid
Human rights
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS & ITS CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS AND BRANCHES
$10.2M
10%
THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETYINC
$9.4M
9%
THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION
$8.2M
8%
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Total No. of Grants
174
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE WAWA FOUNDATION INC?
No. THE WAWA FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE WAWA FOUNDATION INC give?
THE WAWA FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, District Of Columbia, and New Jersey. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE WAWA FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE WAWA FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE WAWA FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, THE WAWA FOUNDATION INC awarded about 170 grants, totaling nearly $15.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE WAWA FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE WAWA FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 490 grantees. Recent grantees include AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS & ITS CONSTITUENT CHAPTERS AND BRANCHES, THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETYINC, and THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE WAWA FOUNDATION INC?
THE WAWA FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.