Pennsylvania Grants for Nonprofits
Learn about grants for Philadelphia and Pennsylvania nonprofits by exploring the curated list of top funders below. Members can also research funding opportunities in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania using the search tool for GrantFinder. Become a member.
Foundations in Pennsylvania & Philadelphia
AIR PRODUCTS FOUNDATION
This foundation invests in work that addresses arts and culture, economic development, the environment and safety in Philadelphia.
ALCOA FOUNDATION
The Alcoa Foundation supports biodiversity conservation and climate change research in Pennsylvania and other places where the Alcoa Corporation operates.
ALLEGHENY FOUNDATION
The Allegheny Foundation supports historic preservation, civic development and education in southwestern Pennsylvania.
ALTER FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Alter Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, the arts, and Jewish causes. It also earmarks funds for other causes, including health.
AMERISOURCEBERGEN FOUNDATION
This corporate funder supports health and education in the Greater Philadelphia area and beyond. Unsolicited grant applications do not appear to be accepted at this time.
ANGELAKIS FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Angelakis Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, youth, the arts, health, and human services. It also earmarks funds for environmental, religious, and Greek causes.
AWESOME FOUNDATION PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER
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, Pennsylvania.
BARRA FOUNDATION
With a focus on the Greater Philadelphia region, the Barra Foundation awards risk capital grants and unrestricted core support grants in the fields of arts & culture, education, health, and human services.
CLAUDE WORTHINGTON BENEDUM FOUNDATION
The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation supports education, economic development, health, human services and community development in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
BENNETT FAMILY FOUNDATION
Local funding interests include primary healthcare, community nutrition, and other local community needs.
JACOB AND HILDA BLAUSTEIN FOUNDATION
The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation supports Jewish life, strengthening Israeli democracy, health and mental health, educational opportunity, and human rights in Maryland and beyond.
CAPSTONE LEGACY FOUNDATION
The Capstone Legacy Foundation supports Christianity, religion, human services and education in Pennsylvania and beyond.
CATHOLIC FOUNDATION OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA
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.
COMCAST FOUNDATION
This Philadelphia-based funder supports digital literacy, community service and future leaders programs in the city and throughout its other service areas. Local Comcast employees identify potential grantees.
CONNELLY FOUNDATION
Connelly broadly focuses its grantmaking in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas.
THE MARC DAVID FOUNDATION
The Marc David Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, youth, Jewish causes, and LBGTQ causes.
ELMER ROE DEAVER FOUNDATION
The Elmer Roe Deaver Foundation supports human services efforts and alleviating poverty in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
ALFRED AND MARY DOUTY FOUNDATION
Mainly funds children and youth efforts in Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, but also makes grants in arts education, community development, social services and other areas. Prefers to work with smaller outfits.
DRUMCLIFF FOUNDATION
The Drumcliff Foundation largely supports improvement projects in Philadelphia’s neighborhoods.
DSF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
This foundation funds health, human services and education in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
EAGLES CARE
The Eagles’ philanthropy supports youth, education, healthy food, mentoring, and cancer care in the Greater Philadelphia region. Capacity building is the core of this funder’s support.
EDEN HALL FOUNDATION
The Eden Hall Foundation supports human services, health, education, civic and community works and the arts in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
ELIAS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST
The Elias Family Charitable Trust primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish and humanist causes. It also funds other local causes like the arts.
CHARLES E. ELLIS TRUST FOR GIRLS
The Ellis Trust supports female high school students in need as they transition to college. Philadelphia enrollees at charter and public schools can apply to the trust for financial support.
ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Erie Community Foundation supports economic development, education, workforce development children and youth, safe neighborhoods, arts and culture downtown revitalization, nonprofit capacity-building, and other community needs in and around Erie, Pennsylvania.
ERTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Ertz Family Foundation supports sports opportunities, youth, education, and families in Philadelphia, the Bay Area of California, and Haiti.
EQT FOUNDATION
The EQT Foundation supports education, workforce development, community enrichment and the environment in Pennsylvania.
SAMUEL S. FELS FUND
The Fels Fund gives money in the Philadelphia area for education, arts, and community programs. Prove that your nonprofit is at a critical juncture, because the foundation doesn’t have enough assets for general operating support.
JOSEPH AND MARIE FIELD ENVIRONMENTAL FOUNDATION
The Joseph and Marie Field Environmental Foundation’s grantmaking appears to prioritize the arts and educational organizations.
JILL AND MARK FISHMAN FOUNDATION
The Jill and Mark Fishman Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to health, education, human services, and Jewish causes.
FOUNDATIONS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
This is a funder with very specific geographical and issue focuses: behavioral health and human services needs of children and youth in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Five types of funding are available.
FOUNDATION FOR DELAWARE COUNTY
The Foundation for Delaware County supports health for children and youth, men and women with cancer, seniors aging in place, and helping teenagers succeed in this county of Pennsylvania.
FRANCE-MERRICK FOUNDATION
The France-Merrick Foundation supports civic and culture, community and economic development, conservation, education, health and human services, and historic preservation in Maryland.
GENUARDI FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Genuardi Family Foundation supports the development of healthy individuals, families, and communities.
GLAXOSMITHKLINE (GSK)
Pharmaceutical funder GlaxoSmithKline awards grants in the Philadelphia metropolitan area in the areas of education, health and human services, arts and culture, and civic and community. It’s local focus centers on building a healthier Philadelphia.
MARY GOURLAY CHARITABLE TRUST
The Mary Gourlay Charitable Trust supports people who are blind through arts and culture, education, health and human services grants in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
GRABLE FOUNDATION
The Grable Foundation supports early childhood, public schools, out-of-school time, families and community in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
DANIEL B. AND FLORENCE E. GREEN FOUNDATION
The Daniel B. and Florence E. Green Foundation supports human services, basic needs and Jewish causes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
ALBERT M. GREENFIELD FOUNDATION
Greenfield supports universities, museums, theater companies, libraries, and hospitals located exclusively in the Philadelphia area. Under rare conditions, It also will provide general operating support, but it prefers special projects and programs.
GREENLIGHT FUND PHILADELPHIA
The GreenLight Fund Philadelphia supports anti-poverty efforts, children and youth, education and workforce development in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
HAMILTON FAMILY FOUNDATION
This funder supports literacy-based education programs in K-12 schools in Philadelphia, Chester, and Cambridge. Grants are directed to in-school, after-school, and summer literacy enrichment programs.
HARRIS PHILANTHROPIES
The Harris Philanthropies strives to improve people’s lives and unlock their potential by inspiring youth, strengthening communities, and promoting wellness and healthy living. The foundation’s grantmaking focuses on youth and sports, health and wellness and leadership development.
HEINZ ENDOWMENTS
The Heinz Endowments creativity, learning, and sustainability in Pittsburgh and elsewhere in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
HENRY L. HILLMAN FOUNDATION
The Henry L. Hillman Foundation supports the food economy, technology and new business models, the innovation ecosystem, Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods, inclusive and participatory democracy and maternal and child health in Pittsburgh and Southern Pennsylvania.
HILLMAN FOUNDATION
The Hillman Foundation supports economic development, health, education, human services, the arts and the environment in Pennsylvania.
GARY M. AND PATRICIA P. HOLLOWAY FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Gary M. and Patricia P. Holloway Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, healthcare, and Catholic causes.
HONICKMAN FOUNDATION
The Honickman Foundation focuses grantmaking on Philadelphia and surrounding counties, with an emphasis on the arts, education, social change, health, and Jewish heritage.
HORNER FOUNDATION
This funder supports education nonprofits for at-risk youth between the ages of 10 and 19 in four geographic regions. One of these regions is Philadelphia, where the focus is sports-based programs.
IMPACT100 PHILADELPHIA
This is a women’s collective that funds $100,000 program grants to nonprofits in five focus areas. This accessible funder is a great resource for all kinds of lesser-known charitable causes in the Philadelphia area.
INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS FOUNDATION
This health insurance funder supports a wide variety of health issues in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Some programs accept unsolicited grant applications for programs serving the Philadelphia region.
INDEPENDENCE MEDIA FOUNDATION
The Independence Media Foundation supports public media, journalism, digital literacy, creative expression, and building communities in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA’S WOMEN OF VISION
This women’s funding group is part of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, and awards grants to local programs related to economic security, legal reform, health and well-being, education and leadership development.
JOSEPH KENNARD SKILLING TRUST
The Joseph Kennard Skilling Trust supports arts and culture, education, environment, animal welfare, health, human services, public and society benefit and religion in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
JAMES AND AGNES KIM FOUNDATION
The James and Agnes Kim Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education, arts, culture, and health. It also earmarks funds for other organizations that improve the community.
SIDNEY KIMMEL FOUNDATION
The city’s best-known philanthropist supports arts, medicine, and Jewish causes in Philadelphia. It’s interested in local nonprofits developing arts & culture projects that revitalize public space and engage the public.
PATRICIA KIND FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Patricia Kind Family Foundation awards grants three times a year to basic needs and direct service nonprofits in the Philadelphia region. Funding areas include poverty, basic human needs, housing, education, physical and mental care.
LANCASTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
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.
LEEWAY FOUNDATION
The Leeway Foundation supports women, trans and gender nonconforming social change artists in the five-county Philadelphia region.
LEVITTIES FOUNDATION
The Levitties Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to health, education, Jewish causes, and the arts.
LINCOLN FINANCIAL FOUNDATION
The Lincoln Financial Foundation awards grants to the communities where the Lincoln Financial Group has a presence. Philadelphia is one of these six communities, and the foundation typically makes over 100 grants per year.
LINDBACK FOUNDATION
Lindback supports Philadelphia-area high schools and colleges with annual teaching and administrative awards along with the occasional discretionary grant for programs, operations, and other small education projects.
LONGWOOD FOUNDATION
The Longwood Foundation supports education, healthcare, environment, housing, arts, social services, and civic causes in Delaware and Pennsylvania.
LUZERNE FOUNDATION
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.
MCCUNE FOUNDATION
The McCune Foundation supports education, human services, humanities and civic needs in Pennsylvania.
RICHARD KING MELLON FOUNDATION
The Richard King Mellon Foundation supports conservation, education, human services, nonprofit capacity building, and economic development in Southwestern, Pennsylvania.
NEUBAUER FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Neubauer Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to the arts, education, and Jewish causes.
OBERKOTTER FOUNDATION
The Oberkotter Foundation supports children who are deaf or hard of hearing in Pennsylvania and beyond.
PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS
Pew’s Philadelphia Heritage and Philadelphia Region programs make grants in arts, media, public policy, historical preservation, and health and human services.
PHILADELPHIA BAR FOUNDATION
The Philadelphia Bar Foundation supports legal services and poverty-fighting efforts for vulnerable populations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA BLACK GIVING CIRCLE
The Philadelphia Black Giving Circle supports Black-led, Black-serving nonprofits of all kinds in the Philadelphia area.
PHILADELPHIA CULTURAL FUND
The Philadelphia Cultural Fund supports arts and culture and especially youth arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Formerly known as the First Hospital Foundation, PHP supports access to health care and health equity in the Philadelphia region of Pennsylvania.
PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION
The Pittsburgh Foundation supports self-sufficient individuals and families, healthy communities, vibrant democracy, and community projects in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
PNC FOUNDATION
The PNC Foundation supports childhood education and economic development in Central Pennsylvania, Greater Philadelphia, Northeast Pennsylvania, Northwest Pennsylvania, and Pittsburgh.
PPG INDUSTRIES FOUNDATION
PPG invests in community sustainability and workforce development in Pennsylvania.
THE PRESSER FOUNDATION
This funder supports music education, performance spaces, and collaborations. It prioritizes Greater Philadelphia and provides program, operating, capital, emergency, and scholarship support.
PUBLIC HEALTH FUND
The Public Health Fund supports the gamut of public health issues: research, nursing, homelessness outreach, family support, and management of chronic diseases. The fund is strict about keeping its funding in the city of Philadelphia and the greater Delaware Valley region.
HENRY A. QUINN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
The Henry A. Quinn Charitable Foundation focuses on supporting nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania seeking funding assistance for education initiatives as well as activities serving children and the economically disadvantaged.
E. RHODES AND LEONA B. CARPENTER FOUNDATION
This funder supports community health nursing groups in Philadelphia. LGBT issues, Asian art, and graduate theological education requests are also considered by the foundation staff locally.
RITE AID FOUNDATION
The Rite Aid Foundation supports children’s health and well-being, community wellness needs and natural disaster relief in Pennsylvania and beyond.
PERCIVAL ROBERTS, JR. TRUST
The Trust invests in children’s health in Philadelphia.
ROEMER FOUNDATION
The Roemer Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to health, the environment, animals and human services.
ROSENLUND FAMILY FOUNDATION
This funder supports causes for underserved youth in disadvantaged neighborhoods of Philadelphia. Roselund also invests in arts and environmental education.
THE SATURDAY CLUB
This women’s group provides grants to organizations in Greater Philadelphia that support local women, children, and families.
SCATTERGOOD FOUNDATION
The Scattergood Foundation supports behavioral healthcare and mental health in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
SEYBERT FOUNDATION
This funder awards general operating support grants to nonprofits that serve disadvantaged children and youth in Philadelphia.
W.W. SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST
The W. W. Smith Charitable Trust supports basic needs, medical research, college aid and maritime education and heritage preservation in Pennsylvania.
SNIDER FOUNDATION
The Snider Foundation focuses on American values, supporting strong communities, and philanthropic efforts that sustain Jewish culture and combat anti-Semitism.
SPRUCE FOUNDATION
The Spruce Foundation is a volunteer-led foundation that connects young, budding philanthropists with youth nonprofits in the city of Philadelphia. Spruce organizes service days and happy hours to raise awareness and funds.
PAULA STEINEBACH TRUST
The Paula Steinebach Trust supports human services efforts for children in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
STOCKTON RUSH BARTOL FOUNDATION
The Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation is solely dedicated to supporting arts and culture in the city of Philadelphia. Arts education, community enrichment, and access to the arts are at the heart of this highly-focused funder’s mission.
STONELEIGH FOUNDATION
The Stoneleigh Foundation awards fellowship grants to individuals working to improve outcomes for at-risk children and youth, especially in Philadelphia. Most fellowships are for full-time salary support.
SYLK CHARITABLE TRUST
The Sylk Charitable Trust primarily funds grantmaking related to education, arts, health, Jewish causes.
TIGHE FOUNDATION
The Tighe Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to health, human services, education, and youth.
EDITH L. TREES CHARITABLE TRUST
The Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust supports the needs of children with mental health disabilities in Pennsylvania.
HARRY C. TREXLER TRUST
The Harry C. Trexler Trust supports parks and recreation, basic needs, human services, education and arts and culture in Pennsylvania.
VALENTINE FOUNDATION
A passionate niche funder in Philadelphia with a focus on girls’ and women’s issues. Its goal is social change to empower girls and women, improve their lives, and help them fulfill their potential.
VANGUARD
Vanguard, an investment management company, has a corporate giving program that prioritizes Philadelphia nonprofits. It is most interested in kindergarten readiness on the local level.
LYDIA FISHER WARNER MEMORIAL TRUST
The Lydia Fisher Warner Memorial Trust supports health and hospitals in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
WELFARE FOUNDATION
The Welfare Foundation supports for social services, housing, health, hospitals, environment, arts, education, and civic causes in Delaware and Pennsylvania.
WELLS FARGO REGIONAL FOUNDATION
Wells Fargo has a regional grant program that aids Philadelphia and Pennsylvania. It supports economic development, education, housing, human services, and financial counseling.
ROBERT C. WHITE TRUST
The Robert C. White Trust supports human services, sports and recreation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION
The Penn Foundation awards grants to Philadelphia-based organizations, and it is one of the most publicized funders in the city. Penn’s areas of grantmaking include arts & culture, children, youth & families, and environment & communities.
WAWA FOUNDATION
This corporate funder supports health, hunger, and everyday heroes in six East Coast states. It is headquartered near Philadelphia, and much of its giving is focused there.
LESLIE MILLER AND RICHARD WORLEY FOUNDATION
The Leslie Miller and Richard Worley Foundation supports higher education, arts and culture, health and human services in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
WYNCOTE FOUNDATION
Founded from several Haas family trusts, the Wyncote Foundation gives toward arts & culture, education, environmental conservation, and journalism in Philadelphia. Gives many awards to arts organizations.
Mid-Atlantic At-Large
ALTRIA COMPANIES EMPLOYEE COMMUNITY FUND
The Altria Companies Employee Community Fund supports initiatives for domestic and family violence, emergency services, homelessness, hunger relief and nutrition, senior services and youth services in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S.
INDEPENDENCE FOUNDATION
The Independence Foundation concentrates its philanthropic energy on providing health care and related services to underserved neighborhoods and populations. It also supports fellowships in public interest law, theater, secondary education and the arts.
THE ALAN AND JILL MILLER FOUNDATION
The Alan and Jill Miller Foundation funds grantmaking related to education, youth, health, Jewish, community, and global causes.
PINCUS FAMILY FOUNDATION
The Pincus Family Foundation supports organizations and programs promoting children’s health, education, safety, nutrition, recreation and the arts locally and worldwide.
SEED THE DREAM FOUNDATION
Educational access, educational advocacy, and educational awareness are this funder’s three initiatives. It’s also strongly interested in Jewish causes.
