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Pennsylvania foundations

There are 8,866foundations and grantmaking organizations in Pennsylvania. Combined, these Pennsylvanianfoundationsemploy 5,567 people, earn more than $29 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $131 billion.
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Types of foundations in Pennsylvania

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
7,059
$5,077,602,712
Grantmaking public charity foundations
606
$23,894,283,065
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
207
$20,487,597
Community foundations
165
$619,082,914
Corporate foundations
94
$237,375,226
Organizations supporting a single foundation
49
$50,985,730
Foundation alliances and advocates
16
$4,861,435
Foundation professional societies
9
$788,787
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
2
$0
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Foundations by major Pennsylvania cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Pittsburgh
3,382
$2,086,842,260
Philadelphia
2,841
$19,623,657,981
Lancaster
336
$232,887,377
Harrisburg
297
$102,202,973
Allentown
268
$119,974,416
Scranton
233
$154,012,624
York
145
$80,666,539
Reading
122
$105,799,886
Erie
113
$112,472,706
Chambersburg
83
$3,149,775
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Job trends for Pennsylvania foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
6,024
1-10
475
11-25
44
26-100
24
101 to 1,000
8
1,000+
1
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Sizes of foundations in Pennsylvania

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
5,401
$250k to $1M
906
$1M to $5M
494
$5M to $25M
141
$25M to $100M
35
$100M+
10
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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
$57.3m
Assets
$630.8m
Employees
31
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
$80.3m
Assets
$1.4b
Employees
84
EIN
25-0965466
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
$10.5m
Assets
$27.8m
Employees
0
EIN
83-2658221
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Don and Linda Brodie Family Foundation

Private foundation funding general charitable purposes and grantees, including Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options. Made 11 grants last year.
Revenue
$11.8m
Assets
$27.7m
Employees
0
EIN
83-1395090
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
$18.2m
Assets
$105.6m
Employees
0
EIN
82-3802429
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)

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)

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)

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
$18.5m
Assets
$196.8m
Employees
2
EIN
65-6323823
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)

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)

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)

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)

Wolf Creek Charitable Foundation

Baldwin Management is a private foundation located in West Conshohocken, PA. Grantees include Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. Last year, they made 67 grants. The trustee is Robert Berry.
Revenue
$6.6m
Assets
$51.5m
Employees
0
EIN
83-0310959
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Rocco A and Mary Abessinio Foundation

The Rocco A and Mary Abessinio Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds to help fund the organization's operating budget. Grantees include Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program and others. The foundation made 24 grants last year.
Revenue
$11.9m
Assets
$60.1m
Employees
0
EIN
51-0413298
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)

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)
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