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Private foundation · EIN 20-6967970

The EFM Foundation

Newtown Square, PA

The EFM Foundation is a private foundation based in Newtown Square, PA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $927K in grants and contributions paid across 52 grants, with $19.1M in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to Saint John's Hospice, Holy Family Home and Saint Dorothy Parish.

How to request funding

Contact
Diane Dooner Murphy
Address
Excalibur Drive, Newtown Square, PA, 19073
Form and materials
The Foundation has no required form. All Information that requesting organization deems approriate should be submitted.
Restrictions
There are no restrictions or limitations on awards tother then they should be used for qualified purposes.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Saint John's HospicePhiladelphia, PAgeneral operating expenses$50,000
Holy Family HomePhiladelphia, PAgeneral operating expenses$40,000
Saint Dorothy ParishDrexel Hill, PAsupport where ever needed$35,000
PhilabundancePhiladelphia, PAgeneral operating expenses$30,000
Mercy HospicePhiladepiha, PAgeneral operating expenses$30,000
Saint Joseph's Preparaory SchoolPhiladelphia, PAsupport capital campaign$25,000
Mindrulness Through MovementWayne, PAgeneral operating expenses$25,000
Camden Catholic High SchoolCherry Hill, NJgeneral operating expenses$25,000
Hands TogetherSpringfield, MAgeneral operating expenses$25,000
Our House MinistriesPhiladelphia, PAsupport wherever needed$25,000
The Pugs FoundationAudubon, NJgeneral opeasrting expenses$25,000
The Gesu SchoolPhiladelhpia, PA16,000sponsor student9,000 general operating expense$25,000
Tunnels to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYgeneral operating expenses$25,000
Catholic Partnership SchoolsCamden, NJgeneral operating expenses$20,000
IcanHouston, TXgeneral operting expenses$20,000
Children Health DefenseFranklin Lakes, NJgeneral operating expenses$20,000
Hopeful HorizonsBeaufort, SCsupport of abuse for children, women and rape vicitiims$20,000
Independence Mission SchoolsPhiladelphia, PA5,000 Our mother of Sorrws 15.000 operating expenses$20,000
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNgeneral operating expenses$20,000
Mothers HomeDarby, PAgeneral operating expenses$20,000
Saint Joseph's UniveristyPhiladelphia, PASupport of THWND Scholarship Fund$20,000
Salvation ArmyWest Nyack, NYgeneral operating expenses$20,000
The Gesu SchoolMt Laurel, NJgeneral operating expenses$20,000
Dickinson CollegeCarilise, PAgeneral operating expenses$15,500
St Dorothy Parish RectoryDrexel Hill, PAgeneral operating expenses$15,500

The 25 largest of 52 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The EFM Foundation accept grant applications?

Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: The Foundation has no required form. All Information that requesting organization deems approriate should be submitted.. Restrictions: There are no restrictions or limitations on awards tother then they should be used for qualified purposes.. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.

How much does The EFM Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $927,000 in grants and contributions paid (52 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has The EFM Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Saint John's Hospice (PA), $50K, Holy Family Home (PA), $40K, Saint Dorothy Parish (PA), $35K, Philabundance (PA), $30K and Mercy Hospice (PA), $30K.