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Pennsylvania foundations

There are 8,911 foundations and grantmaking organizations in Pennsylvania. Combined, these Pennsylvanian foundations employ 5,745 people, earn more than $31 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $133 billion.
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Types of foundations in Pennsylvania

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
7,083
 
$5,941,379,000
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
618
 
$24,316,840,761
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
212
 
$21,021,401
Community foundations
 
170
 
$878,111,501
Corporate foundations
 
94
 
$321,776,525
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
49
 
$47,555,104
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
17
 
$4,780,765
Foundation professional societies
 
9
 
$1,220,567
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
 
2
 
$0
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Foundations by major Pennsylvania cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Pittsburgh
 
3,379
 
$2,412,871,082
Philadelphia
 
2,859
 
$20,344,737,492
Lancaster
 
346
 
$287,909,929
Harrisburg
 
305
 
$113,003,346
Allentown
 
270
 
$156,032,875
Scranton
 
233
 
$161,092,787
York
 
147
 
$76,971,689
Reading
 
122
 
$85,390,330
Erie
 
111
 
$116,372,010
Chambersburg
 
83
 
$5,136,141
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Job trends for Pennsylvania foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
6,080
1-10
 
487
11-25
 
47
26-100
 
25
101 to 1,000
 
8
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of foundations in Pennsylvania

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
5,318
$250k to $1M
 
952
$1M to $5M
 
534
$5M to $25M
 
156
$25M to $100M
 
35
$100M+
 
15
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Directory of foundations in Pennsylvania

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Philadelphia Foundation (PF)

Philadelphia Foundation is the community foundation that serves the Greater Philadelphia community. It is one of the oldest and largest community foundations in the United States.
Revenue
$88.9m
Assets
$704.6m
Employees
57
EIN
23-1581832
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Pittsburgh Foundation

The Pittsburgh Foundation enhances community life through philanthropy, grant-making, and addressing local needs, fostering a vibrant and equitable region for all.
Revenue
$159.1m
Assets
$1.5b
Employees
80
EIN
25-0965466
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Robert Mclean and Jenepher and Edward J Kelly JR Foundation

Private PA foundation funding building campaigns and maintenance, with three grants made last year to organizations like Buckingham Friends School.
Revenue
$13.0m
Assets
$15.3m
Employees
0
EIN
35-6819324
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chrysanta Foundation

The Watson Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds organizations that help with its missions: to promote child development, meaningful social interactions, and quality programming for children.
Revenue
$16.8m
Assets
$42.5m
Employees
0
EIN
83-2658221
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gatinais Foundation 2601-21-44

A private foundation in Philadelphia that primarily funds rewilding marine parks and supports initiatives like hirola antelope program and essential forests fund.
Revenue
$10.8m
Assets
$13.7m
Employees
1
EIN
88-2109752
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The James Annenberg La Vea Charitable Foundation

The James Annenberg La Vea Charitable Foundation is a private foundation located in Pittsburgh, PA. The Foundation's trustees are Lawrence J Miller and N.a. Pnc Bank. Last year, the Foundation made grants totaling $2,193,051.
Revenue
$14.0m
Assets
$197.9m
Employees
2
EIN
65-6323823
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Dorothy and Anthony Bardaro Foundation

The Dorothy and Anthony Bardaro Foundation primarily funds general support and has made seven grants last year. Grantees include St Jude Hospital and others. The nonprofit type is private foundation and it is located in Boca Raton, FL.
Revenue
$13.7m
Assets
$14.5m
Employees
0
EIN
20-2057509
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Thomas R Kline Foundation

The Thomas R Kline Foundation is a private foundation that was created to support Missing Bolts Productions. The foundation made four grants last year and is located in Philadelphia, PA.
Revenue
$13.7m
Assets
$33.6m
Employees
0
EIN
38-7066678
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Riley Family Foundation

The Riley Family Foundation grants financial assistance to a number of different charities, including a Catholic social services organization, a religious order of Catholic priests, an orphanage, and a private charity.
Revenue
$8.5m
Assets
$109.4m
Employees
0
EIN
82-3802429
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Psalm 103 Foundation

The Psalm 103 Foundation is a private foundation located in Honey Brook, PA that made 42 grants last year. Grantees include Delaware County Christian School Foundation. The foundation is supported by Josephine Templeton.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$128.3m
Employees
0
EIN
23-2500843
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The CPB Foundation Irrevocable Charitable

The CPB Foundation Irrevocable Charitable is a family foundation of the KONKEL family based in Cleveland, OH, located in Pittsburgh, PA, with trustees including PNC Bank N A, Harry W Konkel, and Susan Konkel.
Revenue
$24.1m
Assets
$13.8m
Employees
1
EIN
38-7254402
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation

The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation is a corporate foundation located in Philadelphia, PA. It is supported by Comcast Holdings Corporation and made one grant last year.
Revenue
$50.3m
Assets
$22.8m
Employees
0
EIN
51-0390132
IRS type
501(c)(3)

PTS Foundation

The PTS Foundation is a private foundation located in Plymouth Meeting, PA. It is supported by Pam H Schneider. Last year it made 17 grants, including one to Philadelphia City Rowing Inc.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$22.5m
Employees
0
EIN
23-2930670
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Abington Health Foundation

Abington Health Foundation supports Abington Memorial Hospital and Lansdale Hospital's charitable programs, run by Alison L Ferren MBA.
Revenue
$28.1m
Assets
$1.3b
Employees
0
EIN
23-2188052
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Cigna Group Foundation

Cigna is a private foundation in Philadelphia, PA, funding health initiatives and grants, including Scholarship America, with 3,615 grants made last year.
Revenue
$15.5m
Assets
$129.3m
Employees
0
EIN
23-6261726
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ecog Research and Education Foundation

The Ecog Research and Education Foundation funds young investigator awards, made three grants last year, and operates as a private foundation in Philadelphia.
Revenue
$15.7m
Assets
$87.6m
Employees
0
EIN
39-1723095
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation

The Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation enhances the health and wellness of area residents, providing education, funding and programs that motivate people to adopt healthy lifestyles.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$74.3m
Employees
11
EIN
23-2344729
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Comis Foundation 2423-00-48

The Comis Foundation Inv primarily funds youth education and services for students using seven annual grants as a private foundation in Philadelphia.
Revenue
$16.9m
Assets
$20.4m
Employees
0
EIN
52-7142941
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Philadelphia Insurance Companies Foundation

The Philadelphia Insurance Companies Foundation funds charitable causes, including reforestation and disaster relief, making 30 grants in 2023 while operating as a corporate foundation.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$27.8m
Employees
0
EIN
46-1563265
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stoneleign Foundation

The Stoneleigh Foundation is a private foundation that operates fellowship programs in order to affect the well-being of children and youth and invest in policy change. The foundation made 19 grants last year. It is located in Philadelphia, PA.
Revenue
$6.1m
Assets
$104.4m
Employees
13
EIN
37-1526458
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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