Foundations that fund organizations in Lafayette, Pennsylvania
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lafayette nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $176K to Lafayette organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lafayette around $20K. 2 of these funders are based in Pennsylvania; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lafayette
- $176K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $20K
- Based in PA
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lafayette organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Asylum for Indigent Widows & Single Women | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $150K | $150K | Yes | Support retirement homes & former re |
| Subaru of America Foundation Inc | Camden, NJ | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Employment training |
| Louis & Helen Fanaroff Char Foundation | Potomac, MD | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | To raise awareness and fund research for migraine and other… |
| The Hovey Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General operating |
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 Lafayette, Pennsylvania?
Penn Asylum for Indigent Widows & Single Women, Subaru of America Foundation Inc, Louis & Helen Fanaroff Char Foundation, The Hovey Foundation reported grants to Lafayette 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 Lafayette. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.