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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
Drexel Receives $2.6 Million For Early Childhood Initiative
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Both grants will be used to support early education in the West Philadelphia Promise Zone.The program will be headed by Drexel's Action for Early Learning Initiative for the next three years.The...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Both grants will be used to support early education in the West Philadelphia Promise Zone.The program will be headed by Drexel's Action for Early Learning Initiative for the next three years.The...more
DWGNRA acquires girl scout camp
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Natural Lands, along with The Conservation Fund, secured grant funds to help pay for the purchase. Those grants include $300,000 from the Doris Duke Foundation, $400,000 from the William Penn...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Natural Lands, along with The Conservation Fund, secured grant funds to help pay for the purchase. Those grants include $300,000 from the Doris Duke Foundation, $400,000 from the William Penn...more
Vanguard awards $1.63M to childhood learning effort
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The Vanguard Strong Start for Kids Program recently presented a $1.63 million grant to Drexel University's West Philadelphia Action for Early Learning initiative. In this photo, Carra Cote-Ackah,...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The Vanguard Strong Start for Kids Program recently presented a $1.63 million grant to Drexel University's West Philadelphia Action for Early Learning initiative. In this photo, Carra Cote-Ackah,...more
William Penn Foundation awards $180K to canal projects in Easton, Lower Makefield, Morrisville ...
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
BUCKS COUNTY >> Delaware Canal 21 and its partner, the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, has been awarded a second round of grants totaling $180,000 by the William...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
BUCKS COUNTY >> Delaware Canal 21 and its partner, the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, has been awarded a second round of grants totaling $180,000 by the William...more
Many Public Institutions, Like Libraries, Are Funded by Private Money, But Caution Is Key.
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Many public institutions, like libraries, are funded by private money, but caution is key.Schwarzman also sought naming rights, which he previously got through a much smaller gift with Abington's...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Many public institutions, like libraries, are funded by private money, but caution is key.Schwarzman also sought naming rights, which he previously got through a much smaller gift with Abington's...more
Vanguard and William Penn Foundation Award $2.6 Million in Grants to Drexel's Early Learning ...
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Two grants totaling $2.6 million will help support Drexel University's efforts to improve early childhood education in West Philadelphia. They are the first significant grants to benefit early...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Two grants totaling $2.6 million will help support Drexel University's efforts to improve early childhood education in West Philadelphia. They are the first significant grants to benefit early...more
Two Lehigh and Delaware canal charities receive $180,00 grant
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Two charitable organizations that work to preserve the history and health of the Lehigh and Delaware canals received $180,000 recently from a local philanthropic foundation. The William Penn...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Two charitable organizations that work to preserve the history and health of the Lehigh and Delaware canals received $180,000 recently from a local philanthropic foundation. The William Penn...more
William Penn Foundation gives $42M to protect Delaware River
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
“We are among the largest private foundations making grants for freshwater conservation in the country,” said Andrew Johnson, who manages the program for the foundation. “It's significant as a...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
“We are among the largest private foundations making grants for freshwater conservation in the country,” said Andrew Johnson, who manages the program for the foundation. “It's significant as a...more
Nature Conservancy receives grant from William Penn Foundation
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Volunteers will be provided new opportunities to contribute to restoration projects, work with youth and conduct public outreach. The grant also funds the establishment of a demonstration site in...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Volunteers will be provided new opportunities to contribute to restoration projects, work with youth and conduct public outreach. The grant also funds the establishment of a demonstration site in...more
Foundations Denounce Trump's Proposal to Eliminate NEA
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Rasmuson Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Bush Foundation, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation, McKnight Foundation, William Penn Foundation
“Foundation dollars are meant to be risk capital; public funding exists to bring tested interventions to scale. Government is responsive to voters through election cycles; foundations are charged...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, Rasmuson Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Bush Foundation, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation, McKnight Foundation, William Penn Foundation
“Foundation dollars are meant to be risk capital; public funding exists to bring tested interventions to scale. Government is responsive to voters through election cycles; foundations are charged...more
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