Foundations that fund disease and disability groups in Pennsylvania
These 25 foundations made grants to disease and disability groups in Pennsylvania in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Highmark Foundation
- $61,000 to Alder Health Services, Harrisburg: To increase access to care for lgbtq+ community of south-central pa
- $50,000 to Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic, Lancaster: Two-year grant (2024-2025) to provide dental care to patients with special healthcare...
- $50,000 to Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic, Lancaster: To support enduring smiles program
How to apply: See supplemental information
Restrictions: See supplemental information
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Eagles Autism Challenge Inc, Philadelphia: Matching gifts
- $5,000 to Eagles Autism Challenge Inc, Philadelphia: Matching gifts
- $1,000 to Eagles Autism Challenge Inc, Philadelphia: Matching gifts
How to apply: Grant requests to be submitted online. Information required includes organization name, purpose of grant request & amount requested.
Deadlines: Human Services - March; United Way - August; Arts - October; Financial Wellness - July; Education -
Restrictions: Grantee must be a 501(c)(3) organization located in or near communities in which the foundation has a presence.
The Myrtle Forsha Memorial Trust
- $15,500 to Cancer Bridges, Pittsburgh: Cb-counsel/supp/wellness
- $7,500 to Chrysalis Initiative, Philadelphia: Wrap-around support
- $5,000 to 412 Thrive, Pittsburgh: Thriver program
How to apply: Please reference the name of the trust in all communications See Footnote
Deadlines: See website: www.pnc.com/en/about-pnc/corporate-responsibility/phil- -anthropy/charitable-trusts.htm
Restrictions: See website: www.pnc.com/en/about-pnc/corporate-responsibility/phil- -anthropy/charitable-trusts.html for specific information
Vyuha Inc
- $2,000 to Main Street Missions Corp, Doylestown: General support. The organization can use the funds as needed in furtherance of its...
- $1,000 to Bohring-Opitz Syndrome Foundation, Oaks: General support. The organization can use the funds as needed in furtherance of its...
- $1,000 to Sisters Network Reading Pa, Wyomissing: General support. The organization can use the funds as needed in furtherance of its...
How to apply: Vyuha, Inc. does not currently require an application form from an organization in order for that organization to be considered for a grant or contribution. The Foundation will make grants to public charities described in IRC Sections 509(a)(1) and 509(a)(2). Grantee...
Restrictions: To be considered for a grant or contribution, an organization must be a public charity as defined under IRC Section 509(a)(1) and 509(a)(2).
W W Smith Charitable Trust
- $35,000 to Unite for Her, West Chester: Basic needs
- $30,000 to Action Wellness, Philadelphia: Basic needs
How to apply: Www.wwsmithcharitabletrust.org
Deadlines: Www.wwsmithcharitabletrust.org
Restrictions: Www.wwsmithcharitabletrust.org
Gamber Foundation
- $30,000 to United Disabilities Services, Lancaster: Support udsf's general operating fund
- $10,000 to Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic, Lancaster: General operating fund
How to apply: No standard form used. Applicant should include any pertinent information applicant deems helpful.
Opportunity Foundation
- $15,000 to Allies for Health Wellbeing, Pittsburgh: Charitable
- $15,000 to Autism Urban Connections Inc, Pittsburgh: Charitable
How to apply: Letter of request from exempt organization
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: No
Lennar Foundation
- $12,500 to Bringing Hope Home Inc, Malvern: To provide unexpected amazingness to families with cancer through financial and emotional...
- $10,000 to Nf2 Biosolutions, West Chester: We are a non-profit organization seeking a cure or preventative treatment for nf2 by...
How to apply: Requests should be made in writing. A copy of the organization's irs determination letter regarding exempt status is required.
Massey Charitable Trust
- $15,000 to Always B Smiling, Bridgeville: Human services
- $5,000 to Cancer Bridges, Pittsburgh: Health care & medical research
How to apply: - brief description of the organization and the purpose for the grant - common grant application cover sheet (page 5 of common grant application format) available at www.gwpa.org - irs determination letter (501(c)(3) letter) - most recent annual report (if applicable) - most...
Restrictions: Domestic united states, however, grants are awarded primarily to organizations in southwestern pennsylvania.
The Robert J Gunterberg Charitable Foundation
- $10,000 to Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic, Lancaster: General operating expenses
- $10,000 to United Disabilities Services, Lancaster: General operating expenses
How to apply: Please include a cover letter and pertinent details
Leo Niessen Jr Charitable Tr-Main
- $10,000 to Eagles Autism Challenge Inc, Philadelphia: General operating
- $5,000 to Devereux Foundation, Villanova: General operating
How to apply: Apply online at www.wellsfargo.com/privatefoundationgrants/niessen
Deadlines: January 31 annually
Restrictions: No Geographic Limitations, but the foundation has a practice of supporting organizations in southeastern PA and southern NJ.
Quest for the Best
- $6,460 to Camp Dreamcatcher, Kennett Square: Grant for children living with chronic disease to attend summer camp
- $4,000 to Bringing Hope Home, Malvern: Support for sick patients
How to apply: The applicant will complete the letter of intent which will be submitted to us for review if our interest area and the request for funding from the applicant are compatible.
Restrictions: We do not provide support to individuals. We also do not fund religious organizations and institutions when the resulting impact of the project is primarily denominational. We do not fund election campaigns or political activities....
Willis and Elsie Shenk Foundation
- $5,000 to Jeff Musser Foundation, Akron: Operations
- $5,000 to United Disabilities Services, Lancaster: Operations
How to apply: Email
Deadlines: April 1 and august 1
Restrictions: Lancaster county pennsylvania charities
Henry Dolfinger 2 Trust Uw
- $1,000 to Bringing Hope Home Inc, Malvern: General
- $1,000 to Camp Dreamcatcher Inc, Kennett Square: General
How to apply: All requests are made through their website.
Deadlines: Submission deadlines are april 1st and october 1st.
Restrictions: Greater philadelphia area
The Heinz Endowments
- $150,000 to Autism Urban Connections Inc, Pittsburgh: To provide support, education, and resources to families of those with autism and related...
How to apply: You can determine your eligibility and submit your online application online at: https://www.heinz.org/grants.
Deadlines: February 15 - spring board meeting july 15 - fall board meeting
Restrictions: The heinz endowments concentrates its efforts and resources in southwestern pennsylvania. Given its primarily regional focus, the foundation is generally unable to consider applications for funding for projects outside the commonwealth of...
Way Foundation Inc
- $100,000 to Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding Program Inc, Gettysburg: Capital Campaign
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in the form of a letter and should contain a specific proposal. Please visit https://www.wayfoundationfamily.org/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time. Please visit https://www.wayfoundationfamily.org/
Restrictions: Grants are made to those public charities and private operating foundations determined from time to time by the board of directors to be most deserving of the financial support
Dsf Charitable Foundation Inc
- $35,000 to One Day To Remember, Pittsburgh: Program support
How to apply: Information on submitting grant requests is available online at: http://www.dsfcf.org/grant-requests/
Deadlines: See website above.
Restrictions: See website above regarding restrictions and limitations on awards.
The Willary Foundation
- $30,000 to Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, Scranton: Community based cancer
How to apply: The willary foundation grant application form
Deadlines: See application form
Restrictions: See application form
Fisa Foundation
- $30,000 to Autism Urban Connections Inc, Pittsburgh: Support to serve marginalized families with autistic children
How to apply: See attachment
Deadlines: See attachment
Restrictions: See attachment
R Dale & Frances M Hughes Fdn 47f100011
- $25,000 to Devereux Foundation, Newfoundland: Developmentally disabled
How to apply: Electronic only - see website for details
Deadlines: April 1 - april 30, each year
Restrictions: 1) registered non-profit group under section 501(c)(3) of the irc and 2) based in monroe county, or provide substantial services to the residents of monroe county
Staunton Farm Foundation 540-054 Dba Staunton Farm Foundation
- $25,000 to Community Liver Alliance, Pittsburgh: Pear: promoting engagement, advocacy, and resources pilot project
How to apply: Provided upon initial request
Restrictions: Grants are limited to non-profit organizations providing mental health treatment, care, and support.
The Patricia Kind Family Foundation
- $25,000 to Aids Law Project of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia: General operating support
Aj and Sigismunda Palumbo Charitable Trust
- $20,000 to Community Living & Support Services, Pittsburgh: Program support
How to apply: See footnote
Deadlines: See footnote
Restrictions: See footnote
The Francis J Dixon Foundation
- $20,000 to Developmental & Disability Services of Lebanon Valley, Lebanon: Qualified activities
How to apply: One to two page letter outlineing grant request
Restrictions: Numerous
Amelia Miles Foundation
- $17,855 to One Day To Remember Inc, Pittsburgh: Family outings
How to apply: See footnote
Deadlines: See footnote
Restrictions: See footnote
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