Updated Nov 2, 2026
Private foundations based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
248 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, holding $8.3B in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 21 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Penn Foundationsince 1947 | $149M1,027 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $3.3B |
| The Comcast Nbcuniversal Foundationsince 1999 | $51M1 grants · 2024 | $51M | Yes | $23M |
| Wyncote Foundationsince 2009 | $26M139 grants · 2024 | $73K | Preselected only | $581M |
| Neubauer Family Foundationsince 1999 | $18M199 grants · 2023 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $361M |
| The Eric and Jane Nord Foundationsince 1985 | $17M35 grants · 2024 | $75K | Preselected only | $77M |
| Cigna Foundationsince 1964 | $14M4,075 grants · 2024 | $250 | Yes | $127M |
| James Annenberg La Vea Charitable Foundationsince 2000 | $10M21 grants · 2024 | $450K | Preselected only | $198M |
| Lasko Family Foundationsince 1985 | $9.7M70 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $41M |
| Hfo Foundationsince 1988 | $9.1M90 grants · 2024 | $100K | Preselected only | $141M |
| Independence Blue Cross Foundationsince 2011 | $8.7M70 grants · 2024 | $70K | Yes | $131M |
| Andrea W and Kenneth C Frazier Family Foundationsince 2020 | $6.6M1 grants · 2024 | $6.6M | Preselected only | $66M |
| Independence Public Media of Philadelphia Incsince 1985 | $6.2M176 grants · 2024 | $20K | Yes | $121M |
| Chubb Charitable Foundationsince 2008 | $5.8M3,720 grants · 2024 | $200 | Yes | $75M |
| Arete Foundationsince 1986 | $5.4M19 grants · 2023 | $100K | Preselected only | $43M |
| Five Together Foundation Trsince 2007 | $4.5M37 grants · 2025 | $100K | Preselected only | $43M |
| Barra Foundation Incsince 1963 | $4.0M85 grants · 2024 | $11K | Yes | $95M |
| Independence Foundationsince 1946 | $4.0M223 grants · 2025 | $10K | Yes | $85M |
| Presser Foundationsince 1938 | $3.8M486 grants · 2024 | $3,000 | Yes | $89M |
| The Robert and Jane Toll Foundationsince 1993 | $3.7M5 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $66M |
| Widger Family Foundationsince 2021 | $3.6M9 grants · 2024 | $230K | Preselected only | $22M |
| Patricia Kind Family Foundationsince 1996 | $3.6M176 grants · 2024 | $20K | Yes | $23M |
| Thomas Scattergood Behavioral Health Foundationsince 1943 | $3.4M158 grants · 2024 | $25K | Yes | $38M |
| William B Dietrich Foundationsince 2011 | $3.2M10 grants · 2024 | $263K | Yes | $73M |
| Buckley Foundation Trsince 2017 | $3.0M15 grants · 2024 | $150K | Preselected only | $44M |
| Marion Boulton Kippy Stroud Foundationsince 1997 | $3.0M4 grants · 2024 | $563K | Preselected only | $42M |
| The Comis Foundation 7wd 74c03since 2001 | $2.7M52 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $20M |
| Chubb Foundationsince 1956 | $2.5M203 grants · 2024 | $13K | Yes | $21M |
| The Julian a and Lois G Brodsky Foundationsince 1995 | $2.4M105 grants · 2025 | $15K | Preselected only | $17M |
| Oberkotter Foundationsince 1992 | $2.4M7 grants · 2024 | $155K | Preselected only | $214M |
| Daniel W Dietrich II Foundationsince 2017 | $2.3M8 grants · 2025 | $113K | Yes | $61M |
| Bugher Foundationsince 1963 | $2.3M1 grants · 2024 | $2.3M | Preselected only | $39M |
| Britton Fundsince 1954 | $2.3M13 grants · 2024 | $25K | Yes | $18M |
| The Aileen K and Brian L Roberts Foundationsince 1995 | $2.1M41 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $62M |
| Abele Family Foundationsince 2013 | $2.0M19 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $37M |
| Sagner Family Foundation a Non Profit Corpsince 1961 | $1.8M23 grants · 2024 | $1,050 | Preselected only | $16M |
| Francis W Sullivan Fundsince 1991 | $1.7M1 grants · 2024 | $1.7M | Preselected only | $23M |
| Head Family Charitable Foundationsince 2011 | $1.6M82 grants · 2024 | $14K | Preselected only | $26M |
| Samuel S Fels Fundsince 1937 | $1.6M75 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $46M |
| Saunders House Foundationsince 2023 | $1.5M23 grants · 2025 | $60K | Preselected only | $26M |
| Philadelphia Health Partnershipsince 1997 | $1.5M28 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $50M |
| Lubert Family Foundation Incsince 2006 | $1.5M46 grants · 2024 | $15K | Preselected only | $43M |
| Hartfield Foundation Incsince 2002 | $1.4M52 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $35M |
| Summit Foundation Incsince 2024 | $1.4M104 grants · 2025 | $3,025 | Preselected only | $16M |
| Gatinais Foundationsince 2022 | $1.4M17 grants · 2025 | $75K | Preselected only | $24M |
| Haldeman Family Foundationsince 2003 | $1.3M52 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $29M |
| June Hirsch Jones Foundation Incsince 2019 | $1.2M39 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $24M |
| Kh Dominion Foundationsince 2011 | $1.2M20 grants · 2024 | $48K | Preselected only | $27M |
| Bernice Barbour Foundation Incsince 1987 | $1.2M68 grants · 2024 | $9,500 | Yes | $19M |
| Samuel P Mandell Foundationsince 1958 | $1.0M1 grants · 2024 | $1.0M | Yes | $25M |
| Robert E and Marie Orr Smith Foundationsince 1993 | $993K47 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $17M |
| Dietz Family Foundation 1730-03-4-4since 2000 | $758K7 grants · 2025 | $15K | Preselected only | $18M |
| Henry Dolfinger 2 Tr Uwsince 1958 | $713K236 grants · 2024 | $2,000 | Yes | $17M |
| United Engineering Foundation Incsince 1931 | $705K6 grants · 2024 | $127K | Preselected only | $21M |
| Straus Harris Foundationsince 2005 | $628K13 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $18M |
| The Leeway Foundationsince 1994 | $491K159 grants · 2024 | $1,250 | Yes | $20M |
| Forman Fam Foundation Tr 12112013since 2014 | $475K7 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $52M |
| Ecog Research and Education Foundation Incsince 1992 | $43K4 grants · 2024 | $8,750 | Yes | $89M |
| The Thomas R Kline Foundationsince 2013 | $25K3 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $43M |
| Cpb Foundationsince 2004 | — | — | Preselected only | $31M |
| Unitarian Universalist House of the Joseph Priestly Districtsince 1965 | — | — | Preselected only | $22M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in Pennsylvania
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Pennsylvania Council on the Arts — Organizational GrantsStatePennsylvania Council on the Arts | Pennsylvania Council on the Arts | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Pennsylvania Humanities — Humanities GrantsStatePennsylvania Humanities | Pennsylvania Humanities | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
Our directory lists 248 private grantmaking foundations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $8.3B. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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