Foundations that fund job training and employment in Pennsylvania
These 25 foundations made grants to job training and employment 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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The William Penn Foundation
- $1,134,525 to Philadelphia Works Inc, Philadelphia: Coordinated family support to access full snap benefits
- $440,000 to Impact Services Corporation, Philadelphia: Expand its playparks programming into five kensington area parks
- $400,000 to Powercorpsphl, Philadelphia: Green jobs training and workforce development
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...
Allegheny Foundation
- $375,000 to Trade Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh: General operating support
- $250,000 to Nazareth Prep, Pittsburgh: Program support
- $35,000 to Pittsburgh Hires Veterans, Pittsburgh: General operating support
The Heinz Endowments
- $150,000 to Trade Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh: To support the implementation of tip's strategic plan entitled: "strategic plan...
- $100,000 to Northside Industrial Development Company, Pittsburgh: For training, technical assistance and networking support for under resourced...
- $100,000 to United Mine Workers of America Career Centers Inc, Prosperity: To provide matching funds for the united states economic development administration build...
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...
Eqt Foundation
- $30,000 to Dress for Success Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh: Education & workforce
- $30,000 to Nazareth Prep, Pittsburgh: Education & workforce
- $20,000 to Trade Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh: Education & workforce
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...
The Presser Foundation
- $15,000 to Nueva Esperanza Inc, Philadelphia: Advancement of music
- $7,500 to Nueva Esperanza Inc, Philadelphia: Capital support
- $6,750 to Nueva Esperanza Inc, Philadelphia: Special projects
How to apply: Applications are submitted electronically via the organization's website, www.presserfoundation.org
Deadlines: Proposals must be submitted by november 15.
Link Foundation
- $7,500 to Light House Rehabilitation Center, New Holland: To benefit the community
- $5,000 to Tec Centro Workforce Network, Erie: To benefit the community
- $5,000 to Cracked Pot Coffee Shop, Mechanicsburg: To benefit the community
How to apply: Written request specifying use of funds and affirmation that the applicant is a tax exempt entity.
Deadlines: There are 3 application deadlines during the year.
Hillman Family Foundations
- $200,000 to Trade Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh: Workforce training social enterprise pilot
- $15,000 to Dress for Success Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh: Mobile services support
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...
Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation
- $60,000 to Growing Together Aquaponics Inc, Slippery Rock: Hydroponics career training
- $40,000 to Growing Together Aquaponics Inc, Slippery Rock: Hydroponics career training
How to apply: Concept papers; form and information can be found at www.meaf.org
Deadlines: National grants: july 15; matching grants: year round
Restrictions: Grants limited to programs benefiting disabled young people
The Edward W Hazen Foundation
- $20,000 to Philadelphia Student Union, Philadelphia: General and project support
- $10,000 to Philadelphia Student Union, Philadelphia: General and project support
How to apply: Organizations wishing to be known to the foundation staff should submit information via the website at www.hazenfoundation.org.
Restrictions: The edward w. Hazen foundation invites applications from organizations identified as being aligned with the interests and strategy of the foundation.
The Jack Buncher Foundation
- $20,000 to Bender Leadership Academy, Moon Township: Education2employment-part a
- $10,000 to Bender Leadership Academy, Moon Township: Junior leaders program-part b
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.
Ppl Foundation
- $15,000 to Partnership for Career Development, Enola: Program support
- $10,000 to Schuylkill Chamber Foundation Inc, Pottsville: Program support
How to apply: Applications are publicly available online at pplcares.com
Deadlines: Deadlines vary for different programs throughout the year, with final deadline occurring on sept. 15
Restrictions: Awards are limited to organizations operating within the company's service territory.
Opportunity Foundation
- $10,000 to Crop and Kettle, Bridgewater: Charitable
- $10,000 to Trade Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh: Charitable
How to apply: Letter of request from exempt organization
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: No
Wsfs Cares Foundation
- $5,000 to People Advancing Reintegration Inc, Philadelphia: Education & leadership development
- $5,000 to Programs Employing People, Philadelphia: Education & leadership development
Restrictions: Delaware / pennsylvania / new jersey only
Schultz Family Foundation
- $1,350,000 to Burning Glass Institute, Bala Cynwyd: Further charitable goals
How to apply: A written letter explaining the requested grant.
Deadlines: No submission deadline
Restrictions: No restrictions
Wal-Mart Foundation
- $400,000 to Burning Glass Institute, Bala Cynwyd: Northwest arkansas
How to apply: See "how we give" at walmart.org
Deadlines: See "how we give" at walmart.org
Restrictions: The walmart foundation does not make grants outside its funding priorities. See "what we do and "grant eligibility" at walmart.org
Charles Koch Foundation
- $295,000 to Burning Glass Institute, Bala Cynwyd: General operating support
The Spencer Foundation
- $165,324 to Philadelphia Student Union, Philadelphia: The philadelphia student debt coalition
How to apply: Application, information, and materials requirements posted on website.
Deadlines: Deadlines posted on foundation's website, www.spencer.org
Restrictions: Information posted on foundation's website, www.spencer.org
Dsf Charitable Foundation Inc
- $70,000 to Pittsburgh Hires Veterans, 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.
Staunton Farm Foundation 540-054 Dba Staunton Farm Foundation
- $50,000 to Trade Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh: Tip mental health supports
How to apply: Provided upon initial request
Restrictions: Grants are limited to non-profit organizations providing mental health treatment, care, and support.
Mccune Foundation Pnc Bank Na
- $40,000 to Trade Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh: General support
How to apply: See McCune.org
Merck Family Fund
- $35,000 to Neighborhood Land Power Project, Philadelphia: General support
How to apply: Step 1 - letter of inquiry using the online application; step 2 - full proposal using the online application system
Deadlines: February 1 and august 1
Restrictions: Grants made only to organizations that are tax exempt
Claneil Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to Neighborhood Land Power Project, Philadelphia: General operating
How to apply: All requests must be submitted online, and through the foundation's online portal. The submission requirements vary. In general the following should be included: mission statement, a request description, an organizational budget, list of board members and their affiliation,...
Deadlines: Letters of intent: june 1 & december 1; proposals: march 1 & august 15.
Restrictions: Limitations: giving to mid-atlantic and new england regions. No int'l funding, support for religion-based programs or lobbying. Program areas: community fund: 3-year operating grants to orgs. On an annually rotating schedule of issues...
W W Smith Charitable Trust
- $25,000 to Career Wardrobe, Philadelphia: Basic needs
How to apply: Www.wwsmithcharitabletrust.org
Deadlines: Www.wwsmithcharitabletrust.org
Restrictions: Www.wwsmithcharitabletrust.org
Jennie K Scaife Charitable Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Dress for Success Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh: Operating support
How to apply: A proposal letter on the submitting organization's letterhead detailing the purpose for the grant and signed by an authorized representative, president, or board member should be submitted with the following information: -the organization's most current designation and...
Deadlines: The first business day in march and the first business day in september
Restrictions: All grants are determined by the trustees on a case-by-case basis.
Al Spencer Foundation
- $18,500 to Nazareth Prep, Pittsburgh: Student scholarships
How to apply: Requests should be sent in a letter format indicating the specific amount and the purpose which the funds are being requested. Applicants should include a copy of their irs determination letter.
Deadlines: No current submission deadline has been established.
Restrictions: The foundation anticipates that the charitable organizations receiving grants will be primarily those benefitting disadvantaged children living in western pennsylvania.
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