Foundations that fund human services in Pennsylvania
These 25 foundations made grants to human services 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
- $65,000 to Broad Street Ministry, Philadelphia: Basic needs
- $50,000 to Jewish Relief Agency, Bala Cynwyd: Basic needs
- $50,000 to Mitzvah Circle Foundation, Norristown: Basic needs
How to apply: Www.wwsmithcharitabletrust.org
Deadlines: Www.wwsmithcharitabletrust.org
Restrictions: Www.wwsmithcharitabletrust.org
The William Penn Foundation
- $735,000 to William Way Lgbt Community Center, Philadelphia: Expansion of its community center
- $566,267 to The Lighthouse, Philadelphia: Somerset community center repairs
- $384,900 to First Up, Philadelphia: Early childhood advocacy campaign
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...
Hillman Family Foundations
- $1,250,000 to Just Mediation Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh: Expanding eviction prevention mediation
- $1,000,000 to Locally Grown, Pittsburgh: Wilkinsburg facility capital improvements and operational support
- $975,000 to Bethlehem Haven of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh: Pilot program for people experiencing homelessness with severe persistent mental illness...
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 Heinz Endowments
- $700,000 to Center of Life, Pittsburgh: To provide operating support for center of life's outreach and programs for children and...
- $300,000 to Mobilify Southwestern Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh: To scale mobilify's capacity and influence in order to advance regionalized transit, grow...
- $300,000 to Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh: To support african american unemployed and underemployed single parents from targeted...
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...
The Leo and Peggy Pierce Family Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to Broad Street Ministry, Philadelphia: Meal service
- $30,000 to Feast of Justice, Philadelphia: Operating support
- $25,000 to Phoenixville Area Community Services, Phoenixville: Operating support
How to apply: The leo and peggy pierce family foundation only accepts applications, supporting documentation, and grant reports through our website, www.piercefamilyfdn.org. You will be asked to provide the following information: 1. Statement of the organization's mission 2. A brief...
Deadlines: January 15 and july 15, by 5:00 pm eastern standard time.
Restrictions: The foundation makes grants to support initiatives that address hunger and food insecurity through direct service programs and/or advocacy efforts. Grants are made to organizations that are tax exempt under the irs code 501(c)(3) as public...
Wsfs Cares Foundation
- $23,600 to Jewish Relief Agency, Bala Cynwyd: Strengthening those in need (health & human services)
- $10,000 to Surrey Services for Seniors, Devon: Strengthening those in need (health & human services)
- $5,000 to Broad Street Ministry, Philadelphia: Strengthening those in need (health & human services)
Restrictions: Delaware / pennsylvania / new jersey only
The Patricia Kind Family Foundation
- $25,000 to Broad Street Ministry, Philadelphia: Support the restorative
- $25,000 to Face To Face, Philadelphia: Support health equity
- $25,000 to Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry, Philadelphia: General operating support
Henry Dolfinger 2 Trust Uw
- $6,000 to Inglis House, Philadelphia: General
- $6,000 to Drueding Center, Philadelphia: General
- $5,000 to Visionlink, Bensalem: 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 Gordon Charter Foundation
- $25,000 to Northern Childrens Services, Philadelphia: For kitchen renovations
- $25,000 to Surrey Services for Seniors Inc, Devon: For general operating funds
- $20,000 to Valley Youth House Committee Inc, Philadelphia: For philly street outreach program support
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...
Td Charitable Foundation
- $250,000 to Hias and Council Migration Service of Philadelphia Inc, Philadelphia: Improving refugee housing outcomes
- $150,000 to Hopephl, Philadelphia: Arise youth transitional housing & support services
- $25,000 to Hopephl, Philadelphia: Hopephl economic mobility services
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...
The Jack Buncher Foundation
- $50,000 to East End Cooperative Ministry, Pittsburgh: Summer camp for youth 2025
- $35,000 to Jubilee Association, Pittsburgh: Operations / critical operations
- $30,000 to New Sun Rising, Pittsburgh: 9th nonprofit resilience cohort support
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in letter form to the foundation stating purpose of organization, amount of requested contribution and purpose of said contribution.
Aj and Sigismunda Palumbo Charitable Trust
- $50,000 to Mhy Family Services, Mars: General support
- $35,000 to Guardian Angel Center Inc, Ridgway: Program support
- $30,000 to Holy Family Institute, Pittsburgh: General support
How to apply: See footnote
Deadlines: See footnote
Restrictions: See footnote
Eqt Foundation
- $75,000 to Urban Impact Foundation, Pittsburgh: 2023 matching gift
- $70,000 to Corner Cupboard Food Bank, Waynesburg: Community enrichment
- $48,000 to Operation Warm, Glen Mills: Community enrichment
How to apply: Grant applications can be found on the foundation's website at https://www.eqt.com/community/eqt-foundation
Deadlines: All applications must be received by the 1st of the month prior to the quarterly board meetings.
Restrictions: Nonprofit organizations and institutions whose mission is in keeping with eqt foundation's community relations goals and priorities are invited to apply for monetary, volunteer and in-kind contributions. Eqt corporation has endowed a...
Opportunity Foundation
- $57,500 to New Sun Rising, Pittsburgh: Charitable
- $35,000 to Sisters Pgh, Pittsburgh: Charitable
- $35,000 to Casa San Jose, Pittsburgh: Charitable
How to apply: Letter of request from exempt organization
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: No
Clark Associates Charitable Foundation C/O Fred Clark
- $37,500 to Conestoga Valley Christian Community Services, Lancaster: Provide support the needy in the community
- $35,000 to Power Packs Project, Lancaster: Provide weekend food and nutritional information to families
- $13,500 to Conestoga Valley Seeds, Lancaster: Provide housing, education and health services for the community
How to apply: File grant application; includes name of organization, address, phone, contact person, mission of organization, history of organization, board of directors, key staff/personnel, financial statements, purpose of request, total amount of request, 501(c)3 documentation
Deadlines: November 1
Penn Community Bank Foundation
- $43,000 to Bucks County Opportunity Council, Doylestown: Day of Service
- $10,000 to Garden of Health, North Wales: Annual operating fund
- $5,000 to Ivy Hill Foundation, Earlington: Sponsorship
How to apply: Request via letter detailing organization's activities.
Restrictions: 501(c)(3) organizations in various counties throughout Pennsylvania.
Howard & Nell E Miller Foundat
- $15,000 to Latino Community Center, Pittsburgh: General support
- $10,000 to East End Cooperative Ministry, Pittsburgh: General support
- $10,000 to Hello Neighbor, Pittsburgh: General support
How to apply: See footnotes
Deadlines: See footnotes
Restrictions: See footnotes
Nisource Charitable Foundation
- $24,700 to The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, Harrisburg: Corporate donation
- $6,000 to Inspired Hearts and Hands Inc, Cranberry Township: Corporate donation
- $5,000 to Friends & Neighbors of Pennsylvania Inc, York: Corporate donation
How to apply: See nisource charitable foundation mission statement & administrative guidelines
Deadlines: See nisource charitable foundation mission statement & administrative guidelines
Restrictions: See nisource charitable foundation mission statement & administrative guidelines
Air Products Foundation
- $25,000 to Valley Youth House Committee, Bethlehem: Air products support
- $15,000 to Pinebrook Family Answers, Allentown: Pinebrook family answers program support
- $10,000 to Cay Galgon Life House, Bethlehem: The life house
How to apply: Www.benevity.com
Restrictions: Support given to tax exempt organizations in the areas of education, welfare, community investment, culture and art; benefiting communities where air products & chemicals employees work and live.
Quest for the Best
- $37,500 to Quest Therapeutic Services Inc, West Chester: Grant for scholarship program
- $10,000 to Drueding Center, Philadelphia: Grant for security
- $9,033 to Minority Center for Participation & Empowerment, Philadelphia: Grant for adult literacy program
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....
Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial Foundation
- $10,000 to Juntos, Philadelphia: Food distribution, operating support
- $4,000 to Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia, Philadelphia: Cagp's multicultural out-of-school time summer camp program
- $3,000 to Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry, Philadelphia: Operating support
How to apply: Applications may be submitted at the foundation website at https://www.philafound.org/nonprofits/available-grants/henrietta-tower-wurts
Deadlines: Please visit the foundation website for current submission deadlines.
Restrictions: The foundation considers grant proposals from organizations for public service described under section 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) of the internal revenue code serving disadvantaged youth and/or the elderly in the city of philadelphia. Grants...
Staunton Farm Foundation 540-054 Dba Staunton Farm Foundation
- $100,000 to New Sun Rising, Millvale: For year two of the nonprofit resiliecny project
- $50,000 to Reimagine Reentry Inc, Pittsburgh: Accessible mental health services for returning citizens
- $30,000 to Maya Organization, Swissvale: Hope for incarcerated people
How to apply: Provided upon initial request
Restrictions: Grants are limited to non-profit organizations providing mental health treatment, care, and support.
John Crain Kunkel Foundation
- $32,000 to Ywca Greater Harrisburg, Harrisburg: Contractural services of an engineering firm to conduct a main facility feasibility...
- $25,000 to Bethesda Mission of Harrisburg, Harrisburg: Expansion need of the new community center.
- $20,000 to Hoffman Homes Inc, Littlestown: Helping with the kitchen renovations.
How to apply: Applications are submitted to the foundation online through the website including specific project budget including total project cost and amount that is requested. Other information is required as outlined on the foundation's website kunkelfoundation.org.
Deadlines: September 1st
Moses Taylor Foundation Inc
- $250,000 to Ymca of Greater Scranton, Dunmore: Child care renovation project
- $125,000 to Outreach - Center for Community Resources, Scranton: Young adult programs to support healthy outcomes and development of innovation center
- $90,000 to Hazleton Integration Project Inc, Hazleton: Eradicating food insecurity through education
How to apply: The foundation's website is the most up-to-date source of application opportunities and requirements. Please visit www.mosestaylorfoundation.org for details.
Deadlines: Current submission deadlines are posted on the foundation's website at www.mosestaylorfoundation.org
Restrictions: All information related to eligibility and restrictions is available on the foundation's website at www.mosestaylorfoundation.org.
Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation
- $135,000 to Aclamo, Norristown: Emergency off-cycle grant fy 2023 ($10000), aclamo's pottstown community health...
- $85,500 to Ywca Tri-County Area, Pottstown: Pottstown trauma informed community connection (pticc) ($10,500),pottstown integrated...
- $70,000 to Project Purpose, Pottstown: Mentoring with a purpose: after school homework help
How to apply: Grant applications are to be completed and potential grantees need to provide an organization budget, a program budget, an irs determination letter, most recent audit report and/or form 990.
Deadlines: Submission deadlines vary based on each fall and spring grant round.
Restrictions: A potential grantee organization must be a non-profit organization located within 10 miles of the borough of pottstown. The grant must fall within one of the organization's three core priorities of: (1) funding programs and solutions for...
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