How to apply
Applications are publicly available online at pplcares.com Contact: Lissette Santana, 645 Hamilton Street Suite 700, Allentown, Pa, 6107743357, WWW.PPLCARES.COM Deadlines: Deadlines vary for different programs throughout the year, with final deadline occurring on sept. 15 Restrictions: Awards are limited to organizations operating within the company's service territory.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 283 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of the Greater Lehigh ValleyAllentown, PA | Program support | $3.1M |
| United Way of Rhode IslandProvidence, RI | Program support | $499K |
| Lehigh Valley Community FoundationAllentown, PA | Program support | $400K |
| ArtsquestBethlehem, PA | Program support | $352K |
| Rhode Island Community Food BankProvidence, RI | Program support | $89K |
| Greater Susquehanna Valley United WaySunbury, PA | Program support | $73K |
| Central Pennsylvania Food BankHarrisburg, PA | Program support | $50K |
| McAuley CorporationProvidence, RI | Program support | $30K |
| Northern Ri Food PantryCumberland, RI | Program support | $30K |
| Downcity DesignProvidence, RI | Program support | $25K |
| Greater Philadelphia YMCAConshohocken, PA | Program support | $24K |
| Schuylkill United WayPottsville, PA | Program support | $21K |
| United Way of the National Capital AreaWashington, MD | Program support | $21K |
| United Way of Lancaster CountyLancaster, PA | Program support | $20K |
| Cedar Crest CollegeAllentown, PA | Program support | $20K |
| American Red Cross Mid Central Pa ChaptHarrisburg, PA | Program support | $20K |
| Inspiring MindsProvidence, RI | Program support | $20K |
| Jonnycake Center of WesterlyWesterly, RI | Program support | $20K |
| Ksu Thorobreds Foundation IncFrankfort, KY | Program support | $20K |
| Northampton County Area Community CollegeBethlehem, PA | Program support | $20K |
| Penn State HarrisburgUniversity Park, PA | Program support | $20K |
| Rising Tide Community Loan FundBethlehem, PA | Program support | $20K |
| Smith CollegeNorthampton, MA | Program support | $20K |
| Tennessee State University FoundationNashville, TN | Program support | $20K |
| The Sandra Feinstein Gamm TheatreWarwick, RI | Program support | $20K |
| Uri Foundation and Alumni EngagementKingston, RI | Program support | $20K |
| United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne CountiesScranton, PA | Program support | $20K |
| United Way of the Capital RegionEnola, PA | Program support | $19K |
| The Cooperage ProjectHonesdale, PA | Program support | $19K |
| Allentown School District FoundationAllentown, PA | Program support | $18K |
| United Way of Greater HazletonHazleton, PA | Program support | $17K |
| Pocono Services for Families and ChildrenEast Stroudsburg, PA | Program support | $17K |
| The Penn State Philanthropic Fund on BehUniversity Park, PA | Program support | $17K |
| Providence After School Alliance IncProvidence, RI | Program support | $17K |
| Boys Girls Club of Newport CountyNewport, RI | Program support | $15K |
| Community College of Rhode Island FoundaLincoln, RI | Program support | $15K |
| Firetree PlaceWilliamsport, PA | Program support | $15K |
| For the Cause IncBerwick, PA | Program support | $15K |
| Greater Providence YMCAProvidence, RI | Program support | $15K |
| Leadership Rhode Island Educational FounProvidence, RI | Program support | $15K |
| Lehigh Valley Zoological SocietySchnecksville, PA | Program support | $15K |
| Manufacturers Resource CenterAllentown, PA | Program support | $15K |
| Meals on Wheels of the Greater LehighAllentown, PA | Program support | $15K |
| Midwest Food BankMiddletown, PA | Program support | $15K |
| Newport Tree ConservancyNewport, RI | Program support | $15K |
| United Way of Wyoming ValleyWilkes Barre, PA | Pro | $14K |
| Variety the Children's CharityWexford, PA | Program support | $14K |
| Can Do Community FoundationHazleton, PA | Program support | $13K |
| Valley Youth House Committee IncBethlehem, PA | Program support | $13K |
| Partnership for Career DevelopmentEnola, PA | Program support | $13K |
| Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture FounCamp Hill, PA | Program support | $13K |
| Junior Achievement of South Central PennYork, PA | Program support | $12K |
| Lykens Valley Children's MuseumElizabethville, PA | Program support | $12K |
| Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation IncLake Ariel, PA | Program support | $12K |
| Macungie Ambulance CorpsMacungie, PA | Program support | $12K |
| The Lancaster Science CenterLancaster, PA | Program support | $11K |
| Wayne County Community FoundationHonesdale, PA | Program support | $11K |
| The University of Tennessee Foundat IonKnoxville, TN | Program support | $10K |
| Girls on the Run Rhode IslandProvidence, RI | Program support | $10K |
| A Leadership JourneyProvidence, RI | Program support | $10K |
By state: Pennsylvania 206 · Rhode Island 41 · Kentucky 9 · Tennessee 2 · Massachusetts 4 · New York 5
About this foundation
Ppl Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Allentown, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Joann Altemose, tax-exempt since 2013. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Ppl Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applications are publicly available online at pplcares.com Deadlines: Deadlines vary for different programs throughout the year, with final deadline occurring on sept. 15.
How much does Ppl Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $6.5M across 283 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Ppl Foundation give?
Pennsylvania (206 grants), Rhode Island (41 grants), Kentucky (9 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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