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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
Another Precipitous Departure from the William Penn Foundation
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Recently, the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy published an assessment of the William Penn Foundation on its new...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Recently, the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy published an assessment of the William Penn Foundation on its new...more
William Penn Foundation leader departing after six months
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
There will be no search for a replacement. Laura Sparks, previously chief philanthropy officer, will step into the top job, being retitled executive...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
There will be no search for a replacement. Laura Sparks, previously chief philanthropy officer, will step into the top job, being retitled executive...more
Wildlife Foundation Awards $2.4 Million In Delaware River Grants
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Wednesday announced $2.4 million in grants as part of the first round of $7 million in funding to improve...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Wednesday announced $2.4 million in grants as part of the first round of $7 million in funding to improve...more
NFWF: USD 2.4 M in Grants to Protect and Restore Delaware River
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) yesterday announced $2.4 million in grants as part of the first round of $7 million in funding to...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) yesterday announced $2.4 million in grants as part of the first round of $7 million in funding to...more
How a Zagat-Style Website Will Make Philanthropy More Accountable
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, William Penn Foundation
The Washington Post has called Philamplify "Yelp for the philanthropy ... review might jeopardize philanthropic assistance somewhere down the...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, William Penn Foundation
The Washington Post has called Philamplify "Yelp for the philanthropy ... review might jeopardize philanthropic assistance somewhere down the...more
What Did NCRP Find When It Put This Big Foundation Under a Microscope?
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Do you think there's still an “isolation bubble” around philanthropic foundations ... The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy sure...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Do you think there's still an “isolation bubble” around philanthropic foundations ... The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy sure...more
NCRP Launches Unusual and Intriguing Foundation Assessment Website
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, William Penn Foundation
Today, the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy announced the launch of an interesting and perhaps groundbreaking new product called...more
Foundation: Lumina Foundation, William Penn Foundation
Today, the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy announced the launch of an interesting and perhaps groundbreaking new product called...more
Foundation provides $2.4M to groups working to protect Kirkwood-Cohansey Aquifer.
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The New Jersey Conservation Foundation received two grants totaling nearly $715,000 toward its work in the Pine Barrens and the Delaware Bay...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The New Jersey Conservation Foundation received two grants totaling nearly $715,000 toward its work in the Pine Barrens and the Delaware Bay...more
Local green groups win grants
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The William Penn Foundation announced the awarding of nearly $1.4 million in grants to the worldwide organization the Nature Conservancy,...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The William Penn Foundation announced the awarding of nearly $1.4 million in grants to the worldwide organization the Nature Conservancy,...more
Academy of Natural Sciences receives major grant for program to protect drinking water
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University has received a major, three-year grant from the William Penn Foundation to be one of the...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University has received a major, three-year grant from the William Penn Foundation to be one of the...more
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