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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
William Penn Foundation Chooses New and Very Different Managing Director
Foundation: Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia Foundation, William Penn Foundation
... in the city of brotherly love were the venerable Philadelphia Foundation, a well-respected community foundation, and the William Penn...more
Foundation: Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia Foundation, William Penn Foundation
... in the city of brotherly love were the venerable Philadelphia Foundation, a well-respected community foundation, and the William Penn...more
For Phila. arts, a shifting donor base
Foundation: Pew Charitable Trusts, William Penn Foundation
For more than a dozen years, philanthropy in Philadelphia was led by a ... earning them a place in the city's philanthropic lineage alongside the Girards, Curtises...more
Foundation: Pew Charitable Trusts, William Penn Foundation
For more than a dozen years, philanthropy in Philadelphia was led by a ... earning them a place in the city's philanthropic lineage alongside the Girards, Curtises...more
William Penn Foundation Continues Its Philadelphia Grant Program
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
For more than a dozen years, philanthropy in Philadelphia was led by a ... earning them a place in the city's philanthropic lineage alongside the Girards, Curtises...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
For more than a dozen years, philanthropy in Philadelphia was led by a ... earning them a place in the city's philanthropic lineage alongside the Girards, Curtises...more
Ethics Board clears foundation grants to city agencies
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Nutter had cited two typical grant proposals -- a request to the William Penn Foundation to help fund design work for a new trail on the west side of the Schuylkill, and potential applications to the...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Nutter had cited two typical grant proposals -- a request to the William Penn Foundation to help fund design work for a new trail on the west side of the Schuylkill, and potential applications to the...more
William Penn Foundation gives $32M in grants
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Philadelphia Schools Project's Great Schools Fund receives $15M Precious art will hang in climate-controlled rooms, several acres of land will...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Philadelphia Schools Project's Great Schools Fund receives $15M Precious art will hang in climate-controlled rooms, several acres of land will...more
William Penn Foundation Gives $10.9 Million in Arts Grants
Foundation: Pew Charitable Trusts, William Penn Foundation
The William Penn Foundation announced $10.9 million in grants designed to spur and stabilize cultural growth in and around Philadelphia. Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts received the largest...more
Foundation: Pew Charitable Trusts, William Penn Foundation
The William Penn Foundation announced $10.9 million in grants designed to spur and stabilize cultural growth in and around Philadelphia. Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts received the largest...more
$2-Billion William Penn Foundation to Retain Philadelphia Focus
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The William Penn Foundation told The Philadelphia Inquirer that it will remain focused on its Philadelphia base rather than dispensing grants nationally. President Jeremy Nowak of the William Penn...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The William Penn Foundation told The Philadelphia Inquirer that it will remain focused on its Philadelphia base rather than dispensing grants nationally. President Jeremy Nowak of the William Penn...more
William Penn Foundation Gives $15 Million
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The William Penn Foundation will give $15 million to fund innovations in Philadelphia public, private, and charter schools over the next three years. President Jeremy Nowak said that the...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The William Penn Foundation will give $15 million to fund innovations in Philadelphia public, private, and charter schools over the next three years. President Jeremy Nowak said that the...more
Hope for Awbury Arboretum
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
In 2010, the William Penn Foundation has awarded the Awbury Arboretum with $300,000 to support two years of general operation costs. Two years after receiving the grant, the arboretum once again...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
In 2010, the William Penn Foundation has awarded the Awbury Arboretum with $300,000 to support two years of general operation costs. Two years after receiving the grant, the arboretum once again...more
Job Offering William Penn Foundation
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The William Penn Foundation in Philadelphia has a job listing in Bridgestar for the Director of Grant Programs and Philanthropic Ventures position. The Foundation is a vital part of the civic life...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The William Penn Foundation in Philadelphia has a job listing in Bridgestar for the Director of Grant Programs and Philanthropic Ventures position. The Foundation is a vital part of the civic life...more
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