Wawa Foundation Inc, operating under the name Same As Above, is located in Wawa, PA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Same As Above is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Same As Above generated $11.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $14.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.0% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Same As Above has awarded 1,590 individual grants totaling $92,286,739. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2023, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED $8,630,650 OF ASSISTANCE TO HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO SAVING AND IMPROVING LIVES IN THE COMMUNITIES WAWA SERVES, SPECIFICALLY THOSE DEDICATED TO THE CARE AND TREATMENT OF FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN WAWA, INC'S AREAS OF OPERATION. FOR INFORMATION ON WAWA, INC., SEE SCHEDULE R.
IN 2023, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED $3,511,006 OF ASSISTANCE TO ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING HEROES IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES SUCH AS CRISIS RESPONDERS, MENTORS AND TEACHERS, MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY AND VETERANS.
IN 2023, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED $2,567,788 OF ASSISTANCE TO ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO HUNGER RELIEF IN THE COMMUNITIES WAWA SERVES, INCLUDING REGIONAL SUPPLIERS AND LOCAL FOOD BANKS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Elizabeth Simeone President (began 2/23) | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Jared Culotta President (thru 2/23) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Richard Wood Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Thomas Rachubinski Vice President & Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4.5 | $0 |
Lori Bruce Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Kevin Mcgrath Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $1,955,894 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,865,612 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,821,506 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $48,159 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $11,869,665 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $14,709,444 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $51 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $14,709,495 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $938,967 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,098,705 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $864,585 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,902,257 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $241,863 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $18,122 |
Total liabilities | $259,985 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,642,272 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,000,000 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,902,257 |
Over the last fiscal year, Wawa Foundation Inc has awarded $11,772,780 in support to 158 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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THE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION PROGRAM INITIATIVES | $1,018,833 |
LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION PROGRAM INITIATIVES | $1,287,694 |
COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF NEW JERSEY INC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION PROGRAM INITIATIVES | $913,221 |
UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS INC(USO) PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION PROGRAM INITIATIVES | $899,324 |
AMERICAN RED CROSS PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION PROGRAM INITIATIVES | $870,906 |
JDRF INTERNATIONAL PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION PROGRAM INITIATIVES | $892,480 |