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The William Penn Foundation (PA)
The William Penn Foundation was established since 1945 by Otto and Phoebe Haas. They are dedicated in improving the quality of life in the Greater Philadelphia region through efforts that foster rich cultural expression, strengthen children's future, and deepen connections to nature and community.
The foundation envisions an advanced dynamic and diverse region with meaningful opportunities.
Currently, the foundation is i the process of implementing a new strategiv plan that will realign the funding priorities and guide their work for the next 10 years.
Web Address
www.williampennfoundation.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @williampennfdn
YouTube - www.youtube.com/user/williampennfdn
The foundation envisions an advanced dynamic and diverse region with meaningful opportunities.
Currently, the foundation is i the process of implementing a new strategiv plan that will realign the funding priorities and guide their work for the next 10 years.
Web Address
www.williampennfoundation.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @williampennfdn
YouTube - www.youtube.com/user/williampennfdn
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Recent News from William Penn Foundation
Philadelphia's Cultural Treasures accepting grant applications from BIPOC art orgs until Jan ...
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The William Penn Foundation is now accepting applications for its affiliated grant program, Philadelphia's Cultural...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The William Penn Foundation is now accepting applications for its affiliated grant program, Philadelphia's Cultural...more
14 Philadelphia Nonprofits Awarded Funding Through William Penn Foundation Racial ...
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
PHILADELPHIA, October 4, 2021 – William Penn Foundation today announced 14 organizations that will receive grants from its Racial Equity Grant...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
PHILADELPHIA, October 4, 2021 – William Penn Foundation today announced 14 organizations that will receive grants from its Racial Equity Grant...more
Groups to share $11.5M in federal funding to clean up, boost access to Delaware Watershed - WHYY
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The grants were awarded through two programs administered by NFWF: the Delaware River Restoration Fund, which is funded by the William Penn...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The grants were awarded through two programs administered by NFWF: the Delaware River Restoration Fund, which is funded by the William Penn...more
Ymca of the Usa Appoints First Woman Leader in Its 170-Year History
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Community Foundation of Louisville, William Penn Foundation
In the wake of the sexual misconduct allegations against Andrew Cuomo, the Democratic governor of New York is stepping down as head of the United Way of Greater Cleveland, the New York Times...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Community Foundation of Louisville, William Penn Foundation
In the wake of the sexual misconduct allegations against Andrew Cuomo, the Democratic governor of New York is stepping down as head of the United Way of Greater Cleveland, the New York Times...more
New Study Examines Creative Placemaking in a Changing Community
Foundation: Barr Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, William Penn Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Terra Foundation for American Art
The new report is a case study of how a creative placemaking project can be ... The Levitt Foundation focuses its funding and research on creative ... how Levitt Denver has created a nurturing...more
Foundation: Barr Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, William Penn Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Terra Foundation for American Art
The new report is a case study of how a creative placemaking project can be ... The Levitt Foundation focuses its funding and research on creative ... how Levitt Denver has created a nurturing...more
Op-Ed: NJ's census counts highlight successful campaign
Foundation: Knight Foundation, PSEG Foundation, Hyde and Watson Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, William Penn Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation
The $9.5 million in state funds and millions more in philanthropic grants ensured that nonprofits and county and local governments had sufficient...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, PSEG Foundation, Hyde and Watson Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, William Penn Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation
The $9.5 million in state funds and millions more in philanthropic grants ensured that nonprofits and county and local governments had sufficient...more
'Asbury Band Aid' virtual concert raises funds for local artists
Foundation: Community Foundation of New Jersey, Knight Foundation, PSEG Foundation, Hyde and Watson Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, William Penn Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation
Donations are still being accepted at AsburyBandAid.com with all the proceeds going toward artist grants badly needed as venues remain shut...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of New Jersey, Knight Foundation, PSEG Foundation, Hyde and Watson Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, William Penn Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation
Donations are still being accepted at AsburyBandAid.com with all the proceeds going toward artist grants badly needed as venues remain shut...more
A Call For Solidarity and Collective Action: Asian American Philanthropy Letter of Intention
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Blue Shield of California Foundation, Boston Foundation, California Community Foundation, Central Indiana Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, Essex County Community Foundation, Initiative Foundation, Jacobs Family Foundation, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Liberty Hill Foundation, Maine Community Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, Nellie Mae Education Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Northwest Area Foundation, Omaha Community Foundation, Public Welfare Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Rose Community Foundation, Sierra Health Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation, Stanislaus Community Foundation, Surdna Foundation, California Endowment, Chicago Community Trust, Cleveland Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Kentucky Foundation for Women, Minneapolis Foundation, Missouri Foundation for Health, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, San Diego Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, William Penn Foundation, Washington Women's Foundation, Whatcom Community Foundation, William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund, William T. Grant Foundation, Yakima Valley Community Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Open Society Foundations, California Wellness Foundation, Simons Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation
The New York Women's Foundation, the U.S.Grant Foundation and the Sierra Health Foundation are just a few of the organizations in the list.The United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley is...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Blue Shield of California Foundation, Boston Foundation, California Community Foundation, Central Indiana Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, Essex County Community Foundation, Initiative Foundation, Jacobs Family Foundation, Kalamazoo Community Foundation, Liberty Hill Foundation, Maine Community Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, Nellie Mae Education Foundation, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, Northwest Area Foundation, Omaha Community Foundation, Public Welfare Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Rose Community Foundation, Sierra Health Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation, Stanislaus Community Foundation, Surdna Foundation, California Endowment, Chicago Community Trust, Cleveland Foundation, Columbus Foundation, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Kentucky Foundation for Women, Minneapolis Foundation, Missouri Foundation for Health, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, San Diego Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, William Penn Foundation, Washington Women's Foundation, Whatcom Community Foundation, William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund, William T. Grant Foundation, Yakima Valley Community Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Open Society Foundations, California Wellness Foundation, Simons Foundation, Central Valley Community Foundation
The New York Women's Foundation, the U.S.Grant Foundation and the Sierra Health Foundation are just a few of the organizations in the list.The United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley is...more
Business report: Aid for music and arts venues, PPE discount program, state tax filing deadline
Foundation: Community Foundation of New Jersey, Knight Foundation, PSEG Foundation, Hyde and Watson Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, William Penn Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation
The Small Business Administration will begin accepting applications for the program on April 8. The New Jersey Economic Development...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of New Jersey, Knight Foundation, PSEG Foundation, Hyde and Watson Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, William Penn Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation
The Small Business Administration will begin accepting applications for the program on April 8. The New Jersey Economic Development...more
State grants to finance lead-safe repairs on older housing
Foundation: Community Foundation of New Jersey, Knight Foundation, PSEG Foundation, Hyde and Watson Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, William Penn Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation
The Department of Community Affairs will award more than $6.8 million in grants to nonprofit groups across the state to assist residents of older...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of New Jersey, Knight Foundation, PSEG Foundation, Hyde and Watson Foundation, Johnson Foundation, Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, William Penn Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation
The Department of Community Affairs will award more than $6.8 million in grants to nonprofit groups across the state to assist residents of older...more
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