OVERVIEW: The Wawa Foundation is a corporate funder supporting health, hunger relief and “everyday heroes” in communities Wawa serves. Although its philanthropic roots remain strongest in Greater Philadelphia and the Mid-Atlantic, Wawa has expanded … [Read more...] about Wawa Foundation
Pennsylvania Grants
Robert and Jane Toll Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Robert and Jane Toll Foundation supports education and public-interest law, peacebuilding and youth development, human services, arts and culture, reproductive health, civil and human rights, and selected health and environmental … [Read more...] about Robert and Jane Toll Foundation
Joseph Kennard Skilling Trust
OVERVIEW: The Joseph Kennard Skilling Trust is a small Philadelphia-area funder that supports nonprofits serving economically disadvantaged residents. Its strongest interests include services for older adults, at-risk youth, people experiencing … [Read more...] about Joseph Kennard Skilling Trust
Richard King Mellon Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Richard King Mellon Foundation is a major Pittsburgh-based funder that supports conservation across the United States and economic development, economic mobility, health and community vitality in Southwestern Pennsylvania. It also … [Read more...] about Richard King Mellon Foundation
William Penn Foundation
OVERVIEW: The William Penn Foundation awards grants for education and workforce training, children and families, arts and culture, democracy and civic initiatives, and the environment in the Philadelphia area. IP TAKE: The William Penn Foundation is … [Read more...] about William Penn Foundation
Connelly Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Connelly Foundation services the Greater Philadelphia area in a variety of program areas. Although the foundation's primary initiatives revolve around Catholic education, scholarships, and technology, it also considers arts and health … [Read more...] about Connelly Foundation
Sidney Kimmel Foundation
OVERVIEW:Â The Sidney Kimmel Foundation supports art, medicine, and Jewish causes in Philadelphia. The fashion influencer and filmmaker was born and raised here, and much of his giving stays in the city. IP TAKE:Â Philadelphia organizations have the … [Read more...] about Sidney Kimmel Foundation
Delaware Valley Legacy Fund
Luzerne Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Luzerne Foundation supports social services, education, arts and culture, health and wellness, youth issues, neighborhoods, community development, historic preservation and the environment in Pennsylvania. IP TAKE: This local community … [Read more...] about Luzerne Foundation
The Marc David Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Marc David Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, youth, public health, Jewish causes and LBGTQ causes. IP TAKE: The Marc David Foundation keeps a low public profile, which limits information available on its … [Read more...] about The Marc David Foundation
Leslie Miller and Richard Worley Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley Foundation supports higher education, arts and culture, health and human services in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. IP TAKE: The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley Foundation funds well-established arts … [Read more...] about Leslie Miller and Richard Worley Foundation
Philadelphia City Fund
OVERVIEW: The Philadelphia City Fund, formerly knows as the Mayor's Fund for Philadelphia, supports public safety, education, business and economic development, culture and the creative economy, civic engagement, government ethics and emergency … [Read more...] about Philadelphia City Fund
Daniel B. and Florence E. Green Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Daniel B. and Florence E. Green Foundation supports human services, basic needs and Jewish causes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. IP TAKE: The Daniel B. and Florence E. Green Foundation has been involved in supporting affordable housing … [Read more...] about Daniel B. and Florence E. Green Foundation
Lancaster County Community Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Lancaster County Community Foundation supports community development, environment, capacity building, leadership, historical preservation, education, human services, the arts and early child development in Pennsylvania. IP TAKE: The … [Read more...] about Lancaster County Community Foundation
Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia
OVERVIEW: The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia supports religion, Catholic faith, health, basic needs, education, youth, conservation and preservation and faith-based outreach in the Philadelphia area of Pennsylvania. IP TAKE: Within just … [Read more...] about Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia
Philadelphia Bar Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Philadelphia Bar Foundation supports legal services and poverty-fighting efforts for vulnerable populations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. IP TAKE: The Philadelphia Bar Foundation is a great resource for Philadelphians who are facing … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Bar Foundation
Philadelphia Cultural Fund
OVERVIEW: The Philadelphia Cultural Fund supports arts and culture and especially youth arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. IP TAKE: This is a premier arts funder in Philadelphia, but since it is linked to the city budget, grant’s accessibility vary … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Cultural Fund
Awesome Foundation Philadelphia Chapter
OVERVIEW: The Awesome Foundation’s Philadelphia chapter supports efforts for the arts, technology, community development, STEM education, people with disabilities, recreation, nutrition and the criminal justice system in Philadelphia, … [Read more...] about Awesome Foundation Philadelphia Chapter
Graham Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Graham Foundation supports human services, arts and culture, education, parks and recreation, youth, health and other community needs in Pennsylvania. IP TAKE: The Graham Foundation is a low-key funder with a local focused on York, … [Read more...] about Graham Foundation
DSF Charitable Foundation
OVERVIEW: The DSF Charitable Foundation supports health, human services and education in Southwestern Pennsylvania. IP TAKE: DSF Charitable is rooted in a very powerful Pittsburgh family. It's a great philanthropic resource for nonprofits in … [Read more...] about DSF Charitable Foundation
Air Products Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Air Products Foundation supports education, health, human services, community development, economic development, arts and culture, environment and safety in Pennsylvania and other areas that the company serves. IP TAKE: Although this … [Read more...] about Air Products Foundation
Capstone Legacy Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Capstone Legacy Foundation supports Christianity, religion, human services and education in Pennsylvania and beyond. IP TAKE: This Philadelphia-area Foundation is not particularly accessible to new grantees, but is still a good … [Read more...] about Capstone Legacy Foundation
Percival Roberts, Jr. Trust
OVERVIEW: The Percival Roberts, Jr. Trust supports health and hospitals for children and youth in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. IP TAKE: The Percival Roberts, Jr. Trust is laser-focused on children's hospitals and pediatric healthcare, which means that … [Read more...] about Percival Roberts, Jr. Trust
Elmer Roe Deaver Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Elmer Roe Deaver Foundation supports human services efforts and alleviating poverty in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. IP TAKE: The Elmer Roe Deaver Foundation considers many different ways to fight poverty in Philadelphia, so grantseekers … [Read more...] about Elmer Roe Deaver Foundation
Harry C. Trexler Trust
OVERVIEW: The Harry C. Trexler Trust supports parks and recreation, basic needs, human services, education and arts and culture in Pennsylvania. IP TAKE: This highly transparent local funder is open to meeting with prospective grantseekers to … [Read more...] about Harry C. Trexler Trust
EQT Foundation
OVERVIEW: The EQT Foundation supports education, workforce development, community enrichment and the environment in Pennsylvania. IP TAKE: The EQT Foundation is an accessible corporate funder and a prominent giver in the Greater Pittsburgh region (as … [Read more...] about EQT Foundation
W. W. Smith Charitable Trust
OVERVIEW: The W. W. Smith Charitable Trust supports basic needs, medical research, college aid and maritime education and heritage preservation in Pennsylvania. IP TAKE: This private funder has very specific funding interests in the Philadelphia area … [Read more...] about W. W. Smith Charitable Trust
Hillman Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Hillman Foundation supports economic development, health, education, human services, the arts and the environment in Pennsylvania. IP TAKE: As one of eighteen members of Hillman Family Foundations, this particular Foundation prioritizes … [Read more...] about Hillman Foundation
Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust
OVERVIEW: The Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust supports the needs of children with mental health disabilities in Western Pennsylvania, as well as a broad range of human services. IP TAKE: This low-key Foundation takes a very personal approach to … [Read more...] about Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust
Grable Foundation
OVERVIEW: The Grable Foundation supports early childhood, public schools, out-of-school time, families and community in Southwestern Pennsylvania. IP TAKE: The Grable Foundation is a formidable, asset-rich private foundation and one of the most … [Read more...] about Grable Foundation
