Foundations that fund organizations in Plum, Pennsylvania
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Plum nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $12K to Plum organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Plum around $3,000. 3 of these funders are based in Pennsylvania; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Plum
- $12K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in PA
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Plum organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Muriel E and Edward C Wachter Charitable Foundation | Lower Burrell, PA | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | General charitable giving |
| Franklin C Snyderlongue Vue Club Employee Scholarship Foundation | Verona, PA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | To continue higher education |
| Highmark Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $2,590 | $2,590 | Yes | To support school grants and award programs |
| The Chaffin Luhana Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | General Grant |
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 Plum, Pennsylvania?
The Muriel E and Edward C Wachter Charitable Foundation, Franklin C Snyderlongue Vue Club Employee Scholarship Foundation, Highmark Foundation, The Chaffin Luhana Foundation reported grants to Plum 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 Plum. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.