How to apply
See https://brookjlenfestfoundation.org/contact-US/ for more information. Contact: Weston Somerville, 939 Jefferson Ave, Audobon, Pa, 2155271940, WSOMERVILLE@LENFESTFOUNDATION.ORG Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: See https://brookjlenfestfoundation.org/contact-US/ for more information.
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
42 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $1.2M; Part I reports $1.5M in contributions paid
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania College of TechnologyWilliamsport, PA | General support | $126K |
| United Way of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA | Pathways to opportunity | $100K |
| Big Picture PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA | Real world learning program | $50K |
| Heights PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA | General support | $50K |
| New Leash on Life USAPhiladelphia, PA | Workforce development program | $50K |
| Philadelphia Ship Preservation GuildPhiladelphia, PA | General support | $50K |
| Wissahickon FoundationPhiladelphia, PA | General support | $50K |
| The Commonwealth SocietyHarrisburg, PA | General support | $50K |
| West Chester University FoundationWest Chester, PA | General support | $47K |
| Cristo Rey PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA | General support | $35K |
| The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PA | Women in natural sciences | $35K |
| Mercy Career & TechPhiladelphia, PA | General support | $30K |
| Avenue of the ArtsPhiladelphia, PA | General support | $25K |
| Beat the Streets PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA | Playmaker program | $25K |
| Breakthrough of Greater PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA | General support | $25K |
| HopeworksCamden, NJ | Career readiness program | $25K |
| ParentchildNew York, NY | General support | $25K |
| Per ScholasBoston, MA | It support and cybersecurity training | $25K |
| Philadelphia Film SocietyPhiladelphia, PA | Fundraising campaign | $25K |
| Reading AllowedPhiladelphia, PA | General support | $25K |
| Rock to the FuturePhiladelphia, PA | General support | $25K |
| Settlement Music SchoolPhiladelphia, PA | Music education pathways | $25K |
| The Philadelphia Education FundPhiladelphia, PA | College access program | $25K |
| Clarke Schools for Hearing and SpeechNorthhampton, MA | General support | $20K |
| PhilabundancePhiladelphia, PA | General support | $20K |
| Teach for AmericaPhiladelphia, PA | General support | $20K |
| AchieveabilityPhiladelphia, PA | Techup program | $15K |
| Baker IndustriesMalvern, PA | Job readiness training | $15K |
| CASA of Philadelphia CountyPhiladelphia, PA | General support | $15K |
| Chester County FuturesExton, PA | Passport program | $15K |
| Variety the Children's Charity of the Delaware ValleyWorcester, PA | General support | $15K |
| Penn State UniversityState College, PA | General support | $15K |
| Historical Society of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA | General support | $13K |
| Penn State UniversityState College, PA | General support | $12K |
| Compass Working CapitalPhiladelphia, PA | Family self-sufficiency program | $10K |
| Cradle of HopeJenkintown, PA | Transitional housing and case management | $10K |
| Green Light Fund PhiladelphiaBoston, MA | General support | $10K |
| Summer Search PhilaPhiladelphia, PA | General support | $10K |
| North10 PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA | General support | $7,645 |
| Cathedral Soup Kitchen IncCamden, NJ | Culinary arts training | $7,500 |
| Leveling the Playing FieldSharon Hill, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Penn State UniversityState College, PA | General support | $1,287 |
By state: Pennsylvania 36 · Massachusetts 3 · New Jersey 2 · New York 1
About this foundation
Brook J Lenfest Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Audubon, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Lgl Partners, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Brook J Lenfest Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. See https://brookjlenfestfoundation.org/contact-US/ for more information. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Brook J Lenfest Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.2M across 42 grants, a median of $25K.
Where does Brook J Lenfest Foundation Inc give?
Pennsylvania (36 grants), Massachusetts (3 grants), New Jersey (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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