Private foundation · EIN 23-2120341 · Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Penn Fruit Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 31 grants paid, $100K total, median $725. 84% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
31
$100K
Median grant
$725
Stays in PA
84%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

How to apply

Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

31 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Philadelphia County Dental SocietyMount Laurel, NJUnrestricted$27K
East Stroudsburg UniversityEast Stroudsburg, PAUnrestricted$15K
Temple Univ Tyler School of ArtNew York, NYUnrestricted$11K
Philadelphia OrchestraPhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted$7,325
Congregation Rodeph ShalomPhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted$6,810
Delaware County Community CollegeMedia, PAUnrestricted$5,725
Greenfield SchoolPhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted$5,000
Steven M Pomerantz Pulmonary GvhdStanford, CAUnrestricted$4,000
Barnes FoundationPhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted$2,500
Penn Dental MedicinePhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted$2,500
Phila Museum of ArtPhiladelphia, PAUnresticted$2,500
AmitBalitomre, MDUnrestricted$1,800
Albert Einstein Dept of OrthodonticPhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted$1,000
Fed Allied Jewish AppealPhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted$1,000
Foundation for EndodonticsChicago, ILUnrestrited$1,000
Longwood GardensKennett Square, PAUnrstricted$725
Bryn Mawr Film InstituteBryn Mawr, PAUnrestricted$500
Cynwyd Heritage TrailBala Cynwyd, PAUnrestricted$500
Dragions AssociationPhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted$500
Philadelphia ZooPhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted$500
Wayner Art CenterWayne, PAUnrestricted$500
Bala Cynwyd Neighborhood ClubBala Cynwyd, PAUnrestricted$350
Penn Dental MedicinePhiladelphia, PAUnresticted$350
Albert Einstein Medical CenterPhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted$250
Bala Cynwyd LibraryBala Cynwyd, PAUnrestricted$250
Grace Crossing Community ChurchPhoenixville, PAUnrestricted$250
Lmfdlmpd Lower Merion TownshipArdmore, PAUnrestricted$250
Lower Merion ConservancyGladwyne, PAUnrestricted$250
Lower Merion Historial SocietyBala Cynwyd, PAUnristricted$250
Narberth AmbulanceArdmore, PAUnrestricted$250
Union Fire AssociationBala Cynwyd, PAUnrestricted$250

By state: Pennsylvania 26 · New Jersey 1 · New York 1 · California 1 · Maryland 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

The Penn Fruit Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Val Rossman, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does The Penn Fruit Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Penn Fruit Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $100K across 31 grants, a median of $725.

Where does The Penn Fruit Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (26 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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