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Pennsylvania foundations

There are 8,931 foundations and grantmaking organizations in Pennsylvania. Combined, these Pennsylvanian foundations employ 5,749 people, earn more than $30 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $131 billion.
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Types of foundations in Pennsylvania

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
7,092
 
$5,312,103,168
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
619
 
$24,041,342,793
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
215
 
$21,017,228
Community foundations
 
171
 
$764,270,766
Corporate foundations
 
94
 
$244,717,802
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
50
 
$45,826,438
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
17
 
$4,894,618
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
 
3,384
 
$2,038,352,543
Philadelphia
 
2,866
 
$19,979,229,009
Lancaster
 
348
 
$283,693,316
Harrisburg
 
305
 
$112,775,367
Allentown
 
272
 
$141,101,255
Scranton
 
234
 
$163,939,259
York
 
146
 
$77,582,644
Reading
 
122
 
$74,605,436
Erie
 
112
 
$117,228,616
Chambersburg
 
83
 
$4,849,464
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Job trends for Pennsylvania foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
6,052
1-10
 
485
11-25
 
45
26-100
 
24
101 to 1,000
 
9
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of foundations in Pennsylvania

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
5,329
$250k to $1M
 
937
$1M to $5M
 
524
$5M to $25M
 
156
$25M to $100M
 
32
$100M+
 
12
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Directory of foundations in Pennsylvania

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The 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)

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 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)

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)

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)

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
$23.1m
Assets
$21.7m
Employees
0
EIN
51-0390132
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bread and Roses Community Fund

Bread & Roses Community Fund builds social justice movements by providing grants, leadership development, and community-building programs in Philadelphia.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$14.2m
Employees
14
EIN
23-2047297
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)

Seligsohn Foundation

The Seligsohn Foundation is a private foundation located in Bala Cynwyd, PA that primarily funds unrestricted grants. Last year, it made 39 grants to various organizations, including Kohelet Yeshiva High School and others.
Revenue
$32.1m
Assets
$35.3m
Employees
0
EIN
23-2267682
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
$8.6m
Assets
$18.6m
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
$38.7m
Assets
$1.2b
Employees
0
EIN
23-2188052
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)

Capital for Good USA

Capital for Good USA alleviates poverty & suffering while advancing health, education, prosperity, and well-being for vulnerable people in the US and globally.
Revenue
$9.0m
Assets
$41.8m
Employees
0
EIN
27-0915757
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Scattergood Behavioral Health Foundation

To provide a platform for productive dialogue and learning within the behavioral health field; and activating leadership and collaborative endeavors by awarding targeted grants to address important behavioral health needs in innovative ways.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$29.3m
Employees
0
EIN
23-1352178
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arthur N Rupe Foundation (ANRF)

The Arthur N. Rupe Foundation exists because it wishes to bring about an improvement in society, to be a positive influence on American life. Currently the foundation fulfills its mission through grantmaking.
Revenue
$9.6m
Assets
$145.5m
Employees
5
EIN
77-0278838
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)

Annenberg Foundation

The Annenberg Foundation exists to advance the public well-being through improved communication. As the principal means of achieving this goal, the Foundation encourages the development of more effective ways to share ideas and knowledge.
Revenue
$131.6m
Assets
$1.5b
Employees
59
EIN
23-6257083
IRS type
501(c)(3)

William Penn Foundation

As a family foundation with its roots firmly planted in Philadelphia, we have been committed to improving the quality of life in the city and the region for the last 70 years.
Revenue
$108.9m
Assets
$3.3b
Employees
45
EIN
23-1503488
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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