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New Nonprofit Philadelphia Financial Scholars Will Expand Access to Financial Literacy and ...
Foundation: Lenfest Foundation

Philadelphia Financial Scholars originated when the FS Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Philadelphia-based asset management firm...more

First day of school assignment: Make sure your kids have internet access for virtual learning | Opinion
Foundation: Lenfest Foundation, William Penn Foundation

... the creative thinking, collaboration, and significant commitment of time, financial resources, and talent of numerous City agencies, the School...more

The Inquirer received $500000 grant to report on the 'Future of Work'
Foundation: Lenfest Foundation, William Penn Foundation

The William Penn Foundation has awarded The Philadelphia Inquirer and its owner, the nonprofit Lenfest Institute, a $500,000 grant to support...more

If you had $25 million to give away, who would get it? These Philadelphians have ideas
Foundation: Lenfest Foundation, Philadelphia Foundation

We chose these philanthropic leaders based on two criteria: They have vast fortunes ... Executive director, Penn's Center for High Impact...more

Everyday Philanthropists
Foundation: Lenfest Foundation

As a result, corporate philanthropy is changing. ... into their employees' values and allowing them to better target their own philanthropic...more

Brook J. Lenfest Foundation Grants
Foundation: Lenfest Foundation, Philadelphia Foundation

Its grants focus mainly on education, job training and mentoring programs. ... and management support services for the Brook J. Lenfest...more

A Stroll Through Community Life
Foundation: Lenfest Foundation, William Penn Foundation

An important part of the long-term mission of The Philanthropy Roundtable is cataloguing and celebrating America's crucial institutions of civil...more

Pew Charitable Trusts CEO Rebecca Rimel Announces Retirement
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Lenfest Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts

This article originally appeared in Philanthropy Daily on April 4, 2019. So Rebecca ... Some philanthropic compensation levels are just plain...more

Gerry Lenfest at work.
Foundation: Lenfest Foundation

“He has influenced my own philanthropy, the amount but also more how I give, in trying to give more with a sense of humility,” said Sheldon...more

Greencastle foundation looks to step up fundraising
Foundation: Lenfest Foundation

The foundation began in 1997 with $300,000 from the Lenfest Foundation. It handed out teacher grants and student scholarships as a way to fulfill...more



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