Foundations that fund organizations in Derry, Pennsylvania
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Derry nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $288K to Derry organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Derry around $12K. 6 of these funders are based in Pennsylvania; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Derry
- $288K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $12K
- Based in PA
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Derry organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard King Mellon Foundation | Ligonier, PA | 1 | $163K | $163K | Yes | To renovate an existing greenhouse and enhance high school… |
| Scott Foundation Inc | Greensburg, PA | 2 | $77K | $39K | Preselected only | Led lighting, fields; Generator |
| Rk Mellon Family Foundation | Ligonier, PA | 3 | $25K | $10K | Yes | Operations; Varisty girls volleyball |
| Signs & Wonders Ministries | Aliquippa, PA | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | Evangelism |
| Robert Miner Family Foundation | Greensburg, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operating fund |
| P J Teh Foundation | New Castle, PA | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | Donation |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Derry, Pennsylvania?
Richard King Mellon Foundation, Scott Foundation Inc, Rk Mellon Family Foundation, Signs & Wonders Ministries, Robert Miner Family Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Derry organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Derry. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.