Foundations that fund organizations in Worcester, Pennsylvania
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Worcester nonprofits
26 private foundations gave $555K to Worcester organizations in their latest filings; 15 of the 26 that say either way accept applications.
29 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Worcester around $10K. 16 of these funders are based in Pennsylvania; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 26
- Accept applications
- 15
- of 26 that state a policy
- Dollars to Worcester
- $555K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 29
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in PA
- 62%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Worcester organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genuardi Family Foundation | Blue Bell, PA | 1 | $210K | $210K | Yes | Operational support |
| Widener Memorial Foundation in Aid of Handicapped Children | Plymouth Meeting, PA | 1 | $95K | $95K | Yes | Funding to provide recreational, educational and vocational… |
| Green Family Foundation Inc | Bradenton, FL | 1 | $43K | $43K | Yes | Accessibility updates for variety's recreational spaces |
| Merck Foundation a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation | Rahway, NJ | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Contribution provided |
| Switchpoint Foundation | Pottstown, PA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Camp scholarships, education workshops and pottstown engage… |
| Child Development Foundation | Norristown, PA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Pottstown Regional Community Foundation Fka Pottstown Area Health and Wellness | Pottstown, PA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Varietyworks: vocational training and workforce development… |
| The Brook J Lenfest Foundation Inc | Audubon, PA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General support |
| The Harriette Steelman and Charles L Tabas Foundation | Pottsville, PA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Charitable for medical research |
| Vna Foundation of Greater North Penn | Lansdale, PA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Variety works workforce development services for youth and… |
| Dow Company Foundation | Midland, MI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Community wellbeing |
| Connelly Foundation | West Conshohocken, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Community support, summer support for families |
| Francesco a Mascaro Charitable Trust | Audubon, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To continue charitable purpose of organization |
| Td Charitable Foundation | Portland, ME | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Workforce development services for youth and young adults w… |
| Trustmark Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | Contribution provided |
| Kenneth Bankert Foundation Inc | Hummelstown, PA | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Yes | General purpose |
| Little Tower Foundation C/O Kathleen Tornetta | Plymouth Meeting, PA | 2 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Assist in delivering flowers to the elderly; To support underprivelged children |
| The Edna Thomas Memorial Charitable Trust | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| David Family Charitable Foundation | Eagleville, PA | 3 | $3,450 | $250 | Preselected only | Support environmental activities, preserve open space and p…; Support community fire and rescue services; Support historical educational activities |
| Lindback Cr & Mf Foundation Tw Main | St Louis, MO | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| The Clayman Foundation | Bala Cynwyd, PA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Senior citizen and community services |
| Henry Dolfinger 2 Trust UW | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | General |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Volunteer program |
| Allegis Group Foundation Inc | Hanover, MD | 1 | $998 | $998 | Yes | General use |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
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 Worcester, Pennsylvania?
Genuardi Family Foundation, Widener Memorial Foundation in Aid of Handicapped Children, Green Family Foundation Inc, Merck Foundation a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation, Switchpoint Foundation and 21 others reported grants to Worcester 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 Worcester. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.