Foundations that fund nonprofits in Pennsylvania

130 lists by cause, built from real grants reported to the IRS (2022–2024).

Lists by cause

CauseOrganizations fundedTotal
Human services358$59.2M
Animal protection327$22.2M
Fire department288$4.2M
Christian organization242$26.3M
Youth development166$24.3M
Community improvement143$39.6M
Historical society132$9.4M
Education fund120$10.3M
Scholarships and student aid119$9M
Education support114$21.2M
Protestant organization107$6.4M
Arts and culture group107$29.3M
Theater102$24.6M
Public foundation102$29.9M
Jewish organization94$13.4M
School90$35.5M
Education84$31.6M
Services for specific groups78$10.7M
Hospital77$19.6M
Children and youth services73$19.1M
Amateur sports71$2.6M
Parent-teacher group71$710k
Music group71$7.1M
Library68$8.4M
Baseball and softball65$1.4M
Family services63$13.7M
Food bank63$52.6M
Alumni association62$16.7M
Human services62$4.3M
Interfaith coalition61$8.1M
Historical society59$13.2M
Economic development59$20.7M
International relief57$8.9M
Community foundation56$39.6M
Private grantmaking foundation55$6.7M
Performing arts55$6.8M
Elementary school55$13.7M
Library51$2.2M
Federated giving program50$229.3M
Supportive housing for seniors48$11.3M
Emergency assistance48$12M
International development47$32.3M
Cultural and ethnic awareness46$14.8M
Military and veterans45$1.8M
Natural resources44$8.5M
Youth center44$5.3M
Philanthropy44$2.9B
Arts education44$12.3M
Housing development43$6.3M
Food programs42$8.4M
History museum42$14.3M
Disability services41$8.1M
Urban development41$7.2M
Health fund41$32.4M
Senior center41$3.1M
Fund-raising organization40$2.4M
College40$60M
YMCA or YWCA40$13.2M
Human services39$1.9M
Symphony orchestra39$18.6M
Parks and playgrounds38$3.8M
Camp38$5.3M
Community clinic37$15.6M
Legal services37$12M
Health fund36$30.1M
Emergency medical services36$703k
Land conservation36$12.9M
University35$163.5M
Child care35$12.5M
Patient services34$2.7M
Reproductive health34$8.3M
Museum34$12.1M
Homeless shelter32$3.6M
Preschool32$9.3M
Water conservation30$5.4M
Rehabilitation30$2.8M
High school29$15.3M
Addiction recovery28$3.8M
Homeless services28$9.9M
Ethnic and immigrant services28$8.6M
Public health28$7.2M
Neighborhood center28$7.6M
Special education28$17.5M
Counseling28$1.6M
Employment training28$12.3M
Chamber of commerce27$973k
Cancer27$586k
Recreation and sports27$263k
Health support27$4.5M
Private independent foundation27$102.3M
Nursing home27$3.3M
Community recreation center27$4.3M
Personal social services27$6.3M
Student services27$2.1M
Dance company27$5.2M
Mental health treatment27$7.2M
Group home25$5.6M
Addiction treatment25$2.1M
Family violence shelter25$5.2M
Senior housing24$1.1M
Consumer protection24$1.3M
Residential care24$3.5M
Soccer23$2.4M
Community health center23$5.6M
Charter school23$2.2M
Performing arts center22$9.1M
Disease and medical research22$1.9M
Community service club22$2M
Victims services22$1.4M
Environmental beautification22$7.4M
Environmental education21$4.8M
Animal welfare21$469k
Arts service group21$2.4M
Gift distribution21$760k
Meals on wheels21$2.4M
Health clinic21$4.9M
Education21$2.6M
Adult education21$1.1M
Medical research20$12.4M
Disaster preparedness20$1.3M
Recreation and sports19$108k
Named trust19$4.5M
Film and video19$3.8M
Singing and choral group18$3.8M
Low-cost temporary housing18$971k
Winter sports18$485k
Media and communications18$17.1M
Catholic organization18$5.2M
Garden club18$5.3M
Physical fitness18$832k

Active across many causes in Pennsylvania

FoundationOn listsApplications
The Pittsburgh Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA
96Accepts
The Philadelphia Foundation
Philadelphia, PA
66Accepts
The William Penn Foundation
Philadelphia, PA
58Accepts
The Pfizer Foundation Inc
New York, NY
50Invitation only
Lancaster County Community Foundation
Lancaster, PA
50Accepts
Hillman Family Foundations
Pittsburgh, PA
39Accepts
Natl Christian Charitable Foundation Inc
Alpharetta, GA
38Accepts
JPMorgan Chase Foundation
New York, NY
38Invitation only
The Cigna Group Foundation
Philadelphia, PA
34Accepts
Erie Community Foundation
Erie, PA
31Accepts
United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley
Allentown, PA
31Accepts
The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA
29Accepts
The Heinz Endowments
Pittsburgh, PA
25Accepts
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
25Accepts
The Pew Charitable Trusts
Washington, DC
23Accepts
W W Smith Charitable Trust
Saint Louis, MO
21Accepts
Connelly Foundation
West Conshohocken, PA
21Accepts
Richard King Mellon Foundation
Ligonier, PA
17Accepts
Verizon Foundation
Basking Ridge, NJ
16Invitation only
York County Community Foundation
York, PA
16Accepts

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