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Pennsylvania foundations

There are 9,058 foundations and grantmaking organizations in Pennsylvania. Combined, these Pennsylvanian foundations employ 4,857 people, earn more than $33 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $150 billion.
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Types of foundations in Pennsylvania

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
6,985
 
$6,445,212,144
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
689
 
$26,721,918,459
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
617
 
$185,574,846
Community foundations
 
203
 
$804,061,753
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
201
 
$16,901,308
Corporate foundations
 
92
 
$318,591,632
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
12
 
$97,077
Foundation professional societies
 
7
 
$161,056
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
 
2
 
$0
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Foundations by major Pennsylvania cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Pittsburgh
 
3,535
 
$3,004,988,152
Philadelphia
 
2,829
 
$22,390,255,789
Lancaster
 
347
 
$166,300,634
Harrisburg
 
312
 
$126,991,899
Allentown
 
276
 
$181,120,746
Scranton
 
236
 
$182,766,406
York
 
139
 
$100,080,622
Reading
 
116
 
$84,992,366
Erie
 
108
 
$136,531,772
Youngstown, OH
 
90
 
$39,815,174
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Job trends for Pennsylvania foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
6,356
1-10
 
491
11-25
 
42
26-100
 
23
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of foundations in Pennsylvania

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
5,346
$250k to $1M
 
1,040
$1M to $5M
 
565
$5M to $25M
 
179
$25M to $100M
 
38
$100M+
 
15
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Directory of foundations in Pennsylvania

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1-20 of 9,058

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia (JFGP)

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia's mission is to mobilize financial and volunteer resources and to address the communities' most critical priorities locally, in Israel and around the world.
Revenue
$76.9m
Assets
$506.4m
Employees
98
EIN
23-1500085
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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)

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)

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)

Widger Family Foundation

The Widger Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Berwyn, PA that primarily funds donations. Last year, it made 13 grants to recipients such as Villanova University and other organizations.
Revenue
$8.8m
Assets
$21.8m
Employees
0
EIN
83-2860358
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)

The CPB Foundation Irrevocable Charitable

The CPB Foundation Irrevocable Charitable is a Philadelphia-based Konkel family foundation funding the Konkel endowment and general support, including grants to Mainehealth.
Revenue
$24.1m
Assets
$13.8m
Employees
1
EIN
38-7254402
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The James Annenberg La Vea Charitable Foundation

The James Annenberg La Vea Charitable Foundation is a Philadelphia-based private foundation funding pediatric research, guide dogs, deafness, Shriners, and charities like Feeding America.
Revenue
$14.0m
Assets
$198.4m
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
$13.9m
Assets
$43.4m
Employees
0
EIN
38-7066678
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
$11.7m
Assets
$23.5m
Employees
1
EIN
88-2109752
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
$44.2m
Assets
$58.6m
Employees
0
EIN
35-6819324
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)

The Dorothy and Anthony Bardaro Foundation

The Dorothy and Anthony Bardaro Foundation is a Philadelphia-based family foundation providing general support grants to organizations like First-Tee Greater Philadelphia.
Revenue
$13.7m
Assets
$14.5m
Employees
0
EIN
20-2057509
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Chrysanta Foundation

The Chrysanta Foundation funds organizations that support low-income survivors of gender-based violence through strength training and self-care programs, based in Lafayette Hill, PA.
Revenue
$23.1m
Assets
$62.6m
Employees
0
EIN
83-2658221
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
$24.7m
Assets
$162.8m
Employees
5
EIN
77-0278838
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
$12.6m
Assets
$127.2m
Employees
0
EIN
23-6261726
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
$11.7m
Assets
$40.1m
Employees
0
EIN
46-1563265
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Helena Devereux Foundation

The Helena Devereux Foundation holds and invests assets to support Devereux and its affiliates, advancing services for individuals and families with special needs.
Revenue
$13.8m
Assets
$219.8m
Employees
0
EIN
30-0034707
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Lenfest Institute for Journalism Special Asset Fund of TPF

The Lenfest Institute for Journalism Special Asset Fund of TPF advances quality local journalism by supporting media innovation, new business models, and diverse audiences.
Revenue
$26.1m
Assets
$133.9m
Employees
19
EIN
04-3731829
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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