Foundations that fund organizations in Emmaus, Pennsylvania
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Emmaus nonprofits
40 private foundations gave $1.5M to Emmaus organizations in their latest filings; 9 of the 40 that say either way accept applications.
52 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Emmaus around $6,000. 26 of these funders are based in Pennsylvania; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 40
- Accept applications
- 9
- of 40 that state a policy
- Dollars to Emmaus
- $1.5M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 52
- Typical median grant
- $6,000
- Based in PA
- 65%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Emmaus organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rider-Pool Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $500K | $500K | Yes | General support |
| The William Penn Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | 2 | $367K | $183K | Yes | Phase 2+ drwi - wildlands conservancy (upper lehigh); Watershed education experiences in lehigh river 2023 |
| Jeanne V Freeman Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $78K | $78K | Preselected only | John & jeanne freeman mem |
| Tara & Jim Knicos Foundation | Bethlehem, PA | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | Caring of animals |
| Harry C Trexler Estate | Allentown, PA | 4 | $63K | $11K | Yes | General operating support.; Toward the hvac system of the museum.; Technology costs and services. |
| The Graymer Foundation C/O Stacy Golding | Vero Beach, FL | 1 | $61K | $61K | Preselected only | General |
| Austelle Foundation C/O Pembroke Philanthopy Advisors | Radnor, PA | 1 | $55K | $55K | Preselected only | Land conservation |
| Pool Leon Wdfe | St Louis, MO | 1 | $52K | $52K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Air Products Foundation | Allentown, PA | 2 | $50K | $25K | Yes | Air products environmental education center improvements; Wildlands conservancy conservancy partner support |
| John a and Margaret Post Foundation | Mount Bethel, PA | 2 | $35K | $18K | Preselected only | The weekend bag program (for food bags); Restoration of northampton county parks |
| Salvaggio Family Foundation C/O Anthony Salvaggio | Allentown, PA | 2 | $35K | $18K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation | Nazareth, PA | 1 | $18K | $18K | Preselected only | General donation |
| The Reidler Foundation C/O Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba Pc | Allentown, PA | 1 | $17K | $17K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Amaranth Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Dexter F and Dorothy H Baker Foundation | Allentown, PA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Wild about learning |
| Fleming Foundation | Zionsville, PA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Contribution to general fund |
| Nfi Foundation Inc | Camden, NJ | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General fund |
| The Kaminski Foundation | Emmaus, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Support charity |
| MD Lieberman Foundation | Coopersburg, PA | 2 | $9,000 | $4,500 | Preselected only | General charitable purpose |
| Bosch Community Fund | Farmington Hills, MI | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Preselected only | Wild about learning program |
| Hjh Foundation | Forest, VA | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | To promote theword of Christ |
| Ppl Foundation | Allentown, PA | 2 | $5,681 | $2,840 | Yes | Program support |
| Christian Heritage Foundation Attn Michael a Kulp | Allentown, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Christian ministry |
| Hope for Others Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| William B Butz Memorial Fund Inc | Oley, PA | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Preselected only | Education |
| The Lehigh Gas Foundation | Allentown, PA | 2 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted use by donee |
| The Niedbala Family Foundation | Easton, PA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Support for mentoring programs and summer camps |
| Bartlett Fdn | St Louis, MO | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Butz Foundation | Allentown, PA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Assist in achieving its mission |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| The John H and Jan W Ruhle Family Foundation | Bethlehem, PA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Nature preservation |
| Robert C Englin Foundation Inc | Carmel, IN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Lutron Foundation | Coopersburg, PA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | 2025-2026 sponsorship |
| The Arangio Family Foundation | Fogelsville, PA | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | Adult autism support |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $550 | $275 | Preselected only | Matching gifts; Volunteer program |
| R Richard Knauss Foundation | Easton, PA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Charitable distribution |
| The Gap Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 2 | $300 | $150 | Yes | For civic & community engagement |
| Zieff Family Fund Inc | Fairfield, CT | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Schaefer Foundation | Ponte Verda Beach, FL | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Ross J Born and Wendy G Born Charitable Trust C/O Ross J Born | Longboat Key, FL | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Unrestricted use by donee |
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 Emmaus, Pennsylvania?
The Rider-Pool Foundation, The William Penn Foundation, Jeanne V Freeman Foundation, Tara & Jim Knicos Foundation, Harry C Trexler Estate and 35 others reported grants to Emmaus 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 Emmaus. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.