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Private foundation · EIN 82-5406623

Five Below Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

Five Below Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, PA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $1.07M in grants and contributions paid across 28 grants, with $3.26M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Reading Partners, Boys and Girls Club of America and Make a Wish Foundation of America.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Reading PartnersOakland, CAGeneral Support$300,000
Boys and Girls Club of AmericaAtlanta, GAGeneral Support$150,000
Make a Wish Foundation of AmericaPhoenix, AZGeneral Support$100,000
Eagles Autism ChallengePhiladelphia, PAGeneral Support$75,000
Girls on the RunPhiladelphia, PAGeneral Support$60,000
The Malcolm Jenkins FoundationPiscataway, NJGeneral Support$50,000
Ch Pennsylvania Under 21Philadelphia, PAGeneral Support$25,000
Cradles to CrayonsBoston, MAGeneral Support$25,000
ElunaPhiladelphia, PAGeneral Support$25,000
PhilabundancePhiladelphia, PAGeneral Support$25,000
Philadelphia Youth BasketballPhiladelphia, PAGeneral Support$25,000
The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia FoundationPhiladelphia, PAGeneral Support$25,000
The Fund for the School District of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAGeneral Support$25,000
Unlocke the Light FoundationNewark, DEGeneral Support$25,000
Operation WarmMount Laurel, NJGeneral Support$20,000
The Fishing SchoolNe Washington, DCGeneral Support$20,000
American Humane AssociationWashington, DCGeneral Support$15,000
Leveling the Playing FieldWashington, DCGeneral Support$15,000
YMCA of Metrpolitan LaLos Angeles, CAGeneral Support$15,000
The Nemours FoundationJacksonville, FLGeneral Support$10,000
Transplant FoundationPhiladelphia, PAGeneral Support$10,000
Bounce Children's FoundationDeerfield, ILGeneral Support$6,000
Support Center for Child AdvocatesPhiladelphia, PAGeneral Support$5,000
First Tee of Greater Philadelphia IncPhiladelphia, PAGeneral Support$5,000
Building Bridges for BriannaDallastown, PAGeneral Support$5,000

The 25 largest of 28 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Five Below Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, Five Below Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Five Below Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $1,073,000 in grants and contributions paid (28 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Five Below Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Reading Partners (CA), $300K, Boys and Girls Club of America (GA), $150K, Make a Wish Foundation of America (AZ), $100K, Eagles Autism Challenge (PA), $75K and Girls on the Run (PA), $60K.