Foundations that fund housing and shelter in Pennsylvania
These 25 foundations made grants to housing and shelter 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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W W Smith Charitable Trust
- $40,000 to Good Works Inc, Coatesville: Basic needs
- $40,000 to Bethesda Project, Philadelphia: Basic needs
- $40,000 to Energy Coordinating Agency of Philadelphia Inc, Philadelphia: Basic needs
How to apply: Www.wwsmithcharitabletrust.org
Deadlines: Www.wwsmithcharitabletrust.org
Restrictions: Www.wwsmithcharitabletrust.org
The William Penn Foundation
- $259,555 to Xiente, Philadelphia: Improvements to its community and economic mobility center
- $194,375 to Energy Coordinating Agency of Philadelphia Inc, Philadelphia: Expand green energy job training center
- $180,000 to Xiente, Philadelphia: Mobile pre-k programs for children receiving care through home-based childcare.
How to apply: The foundation is interested in receiving letters of inquiry from public charities that meet its funding guidelines. Letters of inquiry should include the nature of the project, anticipated results and financial information for the applicant. For additional information please...
Restrictions: 1.) grants are made to organizations which qualify under internal revenue code section 501c3 as public charities under 509(a) of the code who provide support within the foundation's grantmaking priorites. 2.) grants are not made to...
Wsfs Cares Foundation
- $10,000 to Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation, Philadelphia: Affordable housing
- $10,000 to Frankford Community Development Corporation, Philadelphia: Revitalization and business economic empowerment
- $5,000 to Pathways To Housing Pa, Philadelphia: Affordable housing
Restrictions: Delaware / pennsylvania / new jersey only
The Heinz Endowments
- $500,000 to Rising Tide Partners, Pittsburgh: To generate a capitalization plan, implement early phases of the plan, and support...
- $225,000 to Rising Tide Partners, Pittsburgh: To scale up interventions in key communities to deepen ability to restore communities and...
- $200,000 to Rising Tide Partners, Pittsburgh: To scale up interventions in key communities to deepen ability to restore communities and...
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...
Highmark Foundation
- $100,000 to Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard, Pittsburgh: To improve health care access and outreach for homeless veterans
- $100,000 to Action-Housing Inc, Pittsburgh: To support health and wellness initiative
- $85,000 to A Giving Heart, Pittsburgh: To support get fit kids healthy habits and fitness program
How to apply: See supplemental information
Restrictions: See supplemental information
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $40,000 to Scranton Neigborhood Housing, Scranton: Homebuyer counseling & financial coaching
- $40,000 to Vestedin, Philadelphia: B-smart program
- $30,000 to Achieveability, Philadelphia: Family self sufficiency program
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted from february 1 through october 1.
Restrictions: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Hillman Family Foundations
- $1,000,000 to Rising Tide Partners, Pittsburgh: Housing for those experiencing homelessness
- $250,000 to Action-Housing Inc, Pittsburgh: Leadership transition support
- $150,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh: Construction of seven homes in homewood and larimer
How to apply: Requests should be sumbitted via the hillman family foundation online portal. The application process begins with the submission of a brief letter of intent (loi) through the fluxx grant portal summarizing the project for which the organization is seeking funding. Included as...
Deadlines: No deadline.
Restrictions: Each applicant must present evidence of a charitable, tax-exempt status. Further, each applicant must provide information clearly indicating that any contribution made to it by the hillman family foundations, will be considered a...
The Patricia Kind Family Foundation
- $25,000 to Pathways To Housing Pa, Philadelphia: Philadelphia furniture bank
- $25,000 to Danny's House, Philadelphia: To support the recovery
- $25,000 to Bethesda Project, Philadelphia: Support housing program
Opportunity Foundation
- $15,000 to Mckees Rocks Community Development Corporation, Mckees Rocks: Charitable
- $10,000 to City of Bridges Clt, Pittsburgh: Charitable
- $10,000 to Housing Opportunities Inc, Beaver: Charitable
How to apply: Letter of request from exempt organization
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: No
Td Charitable Foundation
- $75,000 to Community First Fund, Lancaster: Affinity group lending and technical assistance program
- $10,000 to Good Works Inc, Coatesville: Neighbors helping neighbors
- $5,000 to Newfound Riseup Fund, Philadelphia: Affordable housing mentoring
How to apply: Grant applications are accessible soley via the internet. The web address to access grant applications is: https://www.tdbank.com/corporate-responsibility/the-ready-commitment/funding -opportunities/
Restrictions: Organization must be a 501(c)(3) public charity. Organization must be located in a state with a td bank, na branch. The foundation will award only one grant to any program within one calendar year. Grants cannot be made to/for the...
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc
- $25,000 to Womens Community Revitalization Project, Philadelphia: Human Services
- $25,000 to Bethesda Project, Philadelphia: Human Services
- $15,000 to Pathways To Housing Pa, Philadelphia: Human Services
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 Smith Foundation Aka the Hoxie Harrison Smith Foundation
- $22,000 to Bethesda Project, Philadelphia: Operating expenses
- $13,000 to Good Works Inc, Coatesville: Repair substandard housing
- $12,000 to Achieveability, Philadelphia: Comprehensive family self-sufficiency program
How to apply: Requests should be submitted in letter format and should include proof of 501(c)(3) public charity status.
Deadlines: Before august 31st of each year
Restrictions: Applications will only be accepted from 501(c)(3) public charities that are located in philadelphia and its surrounding four counties.
Henry Dolfinger 2 Trust Uw
- $2,500 to Achieveability, Philadelphia: General
- $1,500 to Pathways To Housing Pa, Philadelphia: General
- $1,500 to Bethesda Project, Philadelphia: General
How to apply: All requests are made through their website.
Deadlines: Submission deadlines are april 1st and october 1st.
Restrictions: Greater philadelphia area
Dsf Charitable Foundation Inc
- $100,000 to Mainstay Life Services, Pittsburgh: Capital support
- $100,000 to Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard, 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.
Van Ameringen Foundation Inc
- $75,000 to Ch Pennsylvania Under-21, Philadelphia: Renewed general operating grant for mental health services and emergency supports for a...
- $75,000 to Bethesda Project, Philadelphia: Renewed support for social services agency providing shelter, housing, and compassionate...
How to apply: See detailed instructions on foundation's website www.vanamfound.org/apply-for-a-grant
Deadlines: See detailed instructions on foundation's website
Restrictions: The foundation funds innovative and practical programs for early intervention, advocacy and increased accessibility of mental health services for people and communities with limited financial means and opportunities.
The Barra Foundation Inc
- $75,000 to Pathways To Housing Pa, Philadelphia: Catalyst fund grant
- $68,668 to Xiente, Philadelphia: Catalyst fund grant - $66,668, entity support - staff grant - $2,000
How to apply: All letters of inquiry (loi) must be submitted through an online system at www.barrafoundation.org. The loi must include information about the type of request, timeframe, targeted audience, etc.
Deadlines: No formal submission deadlines.
Restrictions: Grants are restricted to the greater philadelphia region. The primary focus of the foundation is on innovation in and across the fields of arts and culture, education, health and human services. Please see www.barrafoundation.org for...
Arthur W Phillips Trust Uw
- $25,000 to Sugar Valley Lodge, Franklin: Assist with dietry budget for residents
- $20,000 to Sugar Valley Lodge Inc, Franklin: Nutritional costs
How to apply: Apply online at https://www.grantinterface.com/home/logon?urlkey=bbcf. Requires 501(c)(3) exemption.
Deadlines: Spring submission cycle, october 1 to january 31. Fall submission cylcle, april 1 to july 31.
Restrictions: Preference given to northwest pennsylvania. Also preferred are organizations having medical or educational purposes.
The Gordon Charter Foundation
- $25,000 to Bethesda Project, Philadelphia: For general operating funds
- $10,000 to Good Works Inc, Coatesville: For general operating funds
How to apply: Grant applicants must submit an application via the foundation's online grant application located on its website "gordoncharterfoundation.com". Applicants must also submit a list of their board of directors/trustees, financial statements, a copy of their irs letter approving irc...
Deadlines: Grant application deadlines occur quarterly and may be found on the charter foundation's website.
Restrictions: Grants are awarded to educational, health care, medical research and other charitable organizations that are public charities exempt under irc section 501(c)(3) and 509 (a)(2) and are located in the greater philadelphia, pa area or...
Massey Charitable Trust
- $10,000 to Mainstay Life Services, Pittsburgh: Human services
- $10,000 to Roots of Faith, Sharpsburg: Human services
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.
Aj and Sigismunda Palumbo Charitable Trust
- $10,000 to Skyline Recovery, Pittsburgh: General support
- $5,000 to Hosanna Industries, Gibsonia: General support
How to apply: See footnote
Deadlines: See footnote
Restrictions: See footnote
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Better Days Ahead Outreach Inc, Phoenixville: Human services
- $4,800 to Angel Housing Solutions, Warminster: Human services
How to apply: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Deadlines: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Restrictions: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Future Standard Foundation
- $5,000 to Achieveability, Philadelphia: General support
- $1,500 to Achieveability, Philadelphia: General support
How to apply: All requests should be submitted with description of organization, description of request, sponsorship levels and organization's tax determination letter.
The Cigna Group Foundation
- $2,000 to Masonic Villages of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia: General operating purpose
- $1,385 to Bethesda Project, Philadelphia: General operating purpose
How to apply: Available upon request
Deadlines: Rolling
Restrictions: Available upon request
St Bancorp Charitable Foundation
- $2,000 to Living in Liberty, Pittsburgh: General
- $1,000 to Good Works, Malvern: General
How to apply: Reach out to the foundation for a full application
Restrictions: Reach out to the foundation regarding any restrictions or limitations on awards
Quest for the Best
- $1,000 to Genesis Housing Corp, Norristown: General donation
- $1,000 to Petra Community Housing, Spring City: General donation
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....
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