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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
A Stroll Through Community Life
Foundation: Lenfest Foundation, William Penn Foundation
Philadelphia is one of America's oldest and culturally richest cities.The city is home to museums, special schools, churches, restaurants where you can eat a meal served by a former convict or...more
Foundation: Lenfest Foundation, William Penn Foundation
Philadelphia is one of America's oldest and culturally richest cities.The city is home to museums, special schools, churches, restaurants where you can eat a meal served by a former convict or...more
Rebecca Rimel retiring after 25 years leading Pew Charitable Trusts
Foundation: Pew Charitable Trusts, William Penn Foundation
... organizations received 56 percent of the Pew Trusts' grant budget. ... to the University of the Arts. That's 20 percent of the $104 million in total...more
Foundation: Pew Charitable Trusts, William Penn Foundation
... organizations received 56 percent of the Pew Trusts' grant budget. ... to the University of the Arts. That's 20 percent of the $104 million in total...more
DVRPC awards $3.6 million in trail grants
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The two Burlington County grants are for $105,000 in planning costs for a trail ... Regional Trails Program funded by the William Penn...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The two Burlington County grants are for $105,000 in planning costs for a trail ... Regional Trails Program funded by the William Penn...more
Wolf's $8M to remove PFAS from Bucks water won't solve the problem, activists say
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The state grant will help treat six other wells using granular activated ... health advisory level of 70 parts per trillion for PFOA and PFOS...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The state grant will help treat six other wells using granular activated ... health advisory level of 70 parts per trillion for PFOA and PFOS...more
Making Civic Engagement Efforts Work
Foundation: Knight Foundation, William Penn Foundation
In Philadelphia, most parks and libraries have "friends" groups, and recreation centers have advisory councils.Even residents with less time than volunteer group members regularly visit parks, rec...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, William Penn Foundation
In Philadelphia, most parks and libraries have "friends" groups, and recreation centers have advisory councils.Even residents with less time than volunteer group members regularly visit parks, rec...more
Money Moves: 2019 Has Already Brought in More Than $3M For Philly Nonprofits
Foundation: Allstate Foundation, Philadelphia Foundation, William Penn Foundation
43 organizations were selected to receive On the Table Philly Activate mini-grants from The Philadelphia Foundation.William Penn Foundation chipped in $761,050 to support Health Federation of...more
Foundation: Allstate Foundation, Philadelphia Foundation, William Penn Foundation
43 organizations were selected to receive On the Table Philly Activate mini-grants from The Philadelphia Foundation.William Penn Foundation chipped in $761,050 to support Health Federation of...more
Webinar | Scaling Up: Impact Investing & Green Infrastructure
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Communities across the country face growing challenges managing urban runoff, which is essential to reducing water quality impairments...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Communities across the country face growing challenges managing urban runoff, which is essential to reducing water quality impairments...more
Live Arts Receives Prestigious Grant From The William Penn Foundation
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Located in the heart of Chelsea in New York City, New York Live Arts produces and presents dance, music and theater performances in its...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Located in the heart of Chelsea in New York City, New York Live Arts produces and presents dance, music and theater performances in its...more
Reinvestment Fund founder Jeremy Nowak, 66, has died
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
“In fact one could say that his career as a commercial and social entrepreneur (by founding The Reinvestment Fund and scaling it into...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
“In fact one could say that his career as a commercial and social entrepreneur (by founding The Reinvestment Fund and scaling it into...more
An interactive fountain driven by train traffic is coming to Philadelphia's Center City
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The $325,000 grant that the CCD announced last Monday will cover the construction of Pulse's green section, which would follow SEPTA's ... the $4 million required to complete and maintain Pulse ever...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The $325,000 grant that the CCD announced last Monday will cover the construction of Pulse's green section, which would follow SEPTA's ... the $4 million required to complete and maintain Pulse ever...more
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