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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations Nonprofits in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is home to 6,861 Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations nonprofit organizations.

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National Philanthropic Tr

Jenkintown, PA

Assets: $22b

Revenue: $14b

MISSION:

NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST IS A PUBLIC CHARITY DEDICATED TO INCREASING PHILANTHROPY (SEE SCHED. O) IN SOCIETY. NPT IS AN INDEPENDENT, NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, PUBLIC CHARITY. NPT'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE PHILANTHROPY IN SOCIETY. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION, NPT OFFERS A VARIETY OF GIVING VEHICLES INCLUDING DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS, DESIGNATED FUNDS, SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS AND SPECIALIZED FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS PHILANTHROPIC GUIDANCE AND SERVICES THAT HELP BOTH INDIVIDUAL DONORS AND THEIR ADVISORS MAXIMIZE THEIR CHARITABLE IMPACT ACROSS THE WORLD. BY REMOVING ADMINISTRATIVE BURDENS AND INCREASING OVERALL AWARENESS OF CHARITABLE GIVING NEEDS AND STRATEGIES, NPT HELPS ENABLE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMPANIES BETTER PURSUE THEIR PHILANTHROPIC INTERESTS. NPT ALSO PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC REGARDING PHILANTHROPIC ISSUES AND TRENDS.

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program

Southeastern, PA

Assets: $15b

Revenue: $3b

MISSION:

TO INCREASE PHILANTHROPY AND MAXIMIZE ITS IMPACT OVER TIME.

Pew Memorial Trust

Philadelphia, PA

Assets: $4b

Revenue: $442m

MISSION:

SEE SCHEDULE O.THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT TO THE PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS, A PUBLIC CHARITY DESCRIBED IN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTIONS 501(C)(3) AND 170(B)(1)(A)(VI), WHICH CONDUCTS AND FUNDS PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE PUBLIC POLICY, MAINTAIN PUBLIC AWARENESS OF SIGNIFICANT ISSUES AND TRENDS, AND INVIGORATE CIVIC LIFE.

William Penn Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

Assets: $3b

Revenue: $80m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

John Templeton Foundation

West Conshohocken, PA

Assets: $3b

Revenue: $-49m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd 01-01-47

Ligonier, PA

Assets: $3b

Revenue: $109m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

The Heinz Endowments

Pittsburgh, PA

Assets: $2b

Revenue: $120m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

Hillman Family Foundations

Pittsburgh, PA

Assets: $2b

Revenue: $64m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

Dietrich Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

Assets: $2b

Revenue: $83m

MISSION:

TO BENEFIT HIGHER EDUCATION AND OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES BY PROVIDING ONGOING AND INCREASING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO 13 SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS.

Pittsburgh Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

Assets: $1b

Revenue: $80m

MISSION:

THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION WORKS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE PITTSBURGH REGION SEE SCH O BY EVALUATING AND ADDRESSING COMMUNITY ISSUES, PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE PHILANTHROPY, AND CONNECTING DONORS TO THE CRITICAL NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.

J Howard Pew Freedom Tr

Philadelphia, PA

Assets: $823m

Revenue: $89m

MISSION:

SEE SCHEDULE O.THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT TO THE PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS, A PUBLIC CHARITY DESCRIBED IN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTIONS 501(C)(3) AND 170(B)(1)(A)(VI), WHICH CONDUCTS AND FUNDS PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE PUBLIC POLICY, MAINTAIN PUBLIC AWARENESS OF SIGNIFICANT ISSUES AND TRENDS, AND INVIGORATE CIVIC LIFE.

Philadelphia Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

Assets: $669m

Revenue: $73m

MISSION:

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION STRENGTHENS THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL & CIVIC VITALITY OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA.

Sarah Scaife Foundation Inc

Pittsburgh, PA

Assets: $645m

Revenue: $79m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

Wyncote Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

Assets: $548m

Revenue: $16m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

Mabel Pew Myrin Trust

Philadelphia, PA

Assets: $508m

Revenue: $55m

MISSION:

SEE SCHEDULE O.THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT TO THE PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS, A PUBLIC CHARITY DESCRIBED IN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTIONS 501(C)(3) AND 170(B)(1)(A)(VI), WHICH CONDUCTS AND FUNDS PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE PUBLIC POLICY, MAINTAIN PUBLIC AWARENESS OF SIGNIFICANT ISSUES AND TRENDS, AND INVIGORATE CIVIC LIFE.

Susquehanna Foundation

Bala Cynwyd, PA

Assets: $494m

Revenue: $30m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

The American Electric Power System Retiree Medical Benefit Trust For

Pittsburgh, PA

Assets: $466m

Revenue: $11m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR OBLIGATIONS FOR RETIREE MEDICAL AND DENTAL BENEFITS OFFERED THROUGH THE AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEM COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL PLAN.

Colcom Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

Assets: $443m

Revenue: $65m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)

Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

Assets: $434m

Revenue: $5m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

Jewish Federation Of Greater Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA

Assets: $424m

Revenue: $70m

MISSION:

THE JEWISH FEDERATION MOBILIZES PEOPLE TO CARE FOR, CONVENE AND ENRICH OUR JEWISH COMMUNITIES.FOR OVER ONE HUNDRED TWENTY YEARS, THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA HAS SERVED AS THE HUB OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA'S JEWISH COMMUNITY THROUGH GIVING, INCLUSION AND TRADITION. THE JEWISH FEDERATION HAS THREE MAIN GOALS: CARING FOR THOSE IN NEED LOCALLY, SUPPORTING ISRAEL AND GLOBAL JEWRY AND SECURING A VIBRANT JEWISH FUTURE IN THE MOST ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE MANNER POSSIBLE.THROUGH A POWERFUL PARTNERSHIP OF PHILANTHROPISTS, ORGANIZATIONS, VOLUNTEERS, AND STAFF, THE JEWISH FEDERATION FULFILLS THREE KEY ROLES: PHILANTHROPY, COMMUNITY CONVENER, AND GRANT MAKER.