Foundations that fund organizations in Exeter, Pennsylvania
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Exeter nonprofits
12 private foundations gave $105K to Exeter organizations in their latest filings; 9 of the 12 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Exeter around $5,000. 11 of these funders are based in Pennsylvania; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 12
- Accept applications
- 9
- of 12 that state a policy
- Dollars to Exeter
- $105K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in PA
- 92%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Exeter organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troskoski D-C Troskoski Mem Fd-Tr | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $36K | $36K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Mericle Foundation | Wilkes Barre, PA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Children's screening program |
| The Paul D Wasserott Foundation | Dallas, PA | 1 | $14K | $14K | Yes | To support donee's activities |
| Joseph B and Virginia H Banks Foundation | Wilkesbarre, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Program support |
| Maslow Family Foundation Inc | Kingston, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Charitable |
| The William Penn Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General support |
| Highmark Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $4,300 | $4,300 | Yes | To support school grants and award programs |
| Chubb Charitable Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | 3 | $3,500 | $1,250 | Yes | Matching Gifts |
| Exeter Events Inc | Exeter, PA | 1 | $3,420 | $3,420 | Yes | Veteran banners |
| Ppl Foundation | Allentown, PA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Program support |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| Metz Family Foundation Inc | Dallas, PA | 1 | $350 | $350 | Yes | General use |
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 Exeter, Pennsylvania?
Troskoski D-C Troskoski Mem Fd-Tr, Mericle Foundation, The Paul D Wasserott Foundation, Joseph B and Virginia H Banks Foundation, Maslow Family Foundation Inc and 7 others reported grants to Exeter 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 Exeter. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.