Foundations that fund organizations in Elwyn, Pennsylvania
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Elwyn nonprofits
12 private foundations gave $494K to Elwyn organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 12 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Elwyn around $9,420. 6 of these funders are based in Pennsylvania; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 12
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 12 that state a policy
- Dollars to Elwyn
- $494K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $9,420
- Based in PA
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Elwyn organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widger Family Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $247K | $247K | Preselected only | Clarks manor general operating support |
| The Strine Foundation | Swarthmore, PA | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | Support organization's general mission |
| Smith M U Elwyn Institute | St Louis, MO | 1 | $57K | $57K | Preselected only | General operating purposes |
| Lakota Foundation Inc C/O Peter J Brine | St Petersburg, FL | 1 | $45K | $45K | Preselected only | Elderly enrichment |
| The Nerney Family Foundation | Wayne, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Unrestricted contrib to charity (community) |
| Atcheson Mary C Endowment Fd | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $9,420 | $9,420 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Trexler F C Elwyn Institute Td | St Louis, MO | 1 | $6,800 | $6,800 | Preselected only | General operating purposes |
| Vaux W Fbo Charities 4947 Tuw | St Louis, MO | 1 | $6,400 | $6,400 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Dunbar E Fbo Charities 4947 Tuw | St Louis, MO | 1 | $6,200 | $6,200 | Preselected only | General operating |
| W McIlvaine for Sundry Charities | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $5,115 | $5,115 | Preselected only | General support |
| Amica Companies Foundation | Lincoln, RI | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | Radnor, PA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Matching gifts |
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 Elwyn, Pennsylvania?
Widger Family Foundation, The Strine Foundation, Smith M U Elwyn Institute, Lakota Foundation Inc C/O Peter J Brine, The Nerney Family Foundation and 7 others reported grants to Elwyn 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 Elwyn. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.