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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.
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www.williampennfoundation.org
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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
Power Moves: Gayle Isa is leaving Asian Arts Initiative in June
Foundation: Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, William Penn Foundation, Wallace Foundation, National Philanthropic Trust
Plus, leadership changes at Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia, Living Beyond Breast Cancer and nine more. ... Hodges joined the region's convener of funders this week after working as program...more
Foundation: Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, Wallace Foundation, William Penn Foundation, Wallace Foundation, National Philanthropic Trust
Plus, leadership changes at Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia, Living Beyond Breast Cancer and nine more. ... Hodges joined the region's convener of funders this week after working as program...more
The Regional Funders Backing Early Childhood Learning—With a Twist
Foundation: Helios Education Foundation, Initiative Foundation, Knight Foundation, Northwest Minnesota Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation, McKnight Foundation, William Penn Foundation, West Central Initiative
It also well predates the recent surge of philanthropic interest in this area. The foundations' commitment to early childhood education started back in 2003 with a gift from the McKnight Foundation....more
Foundation: Helios Education Foundation, Initiative Foundation, Knight Foundation, Northwest Minnesota Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation, McKnight Foundation, William Penn Foundation, West Central Initiative
It also well predates the recent surge of philanthropic interest in this area. The foundations' commitment to early childhood education started back in 2003 with a gift from the McKnight Foundation....more
Claneil Foundation announces 2017 Partnership Fund and Critical Issue Fund Grantees
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The Claneil Foundation announced the 2017 grant recipients in their Partnership and Critical Issue...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The Claneil Foundation announced the 2017 grant recipients in their Partnership and Critical Issue...more
Independence Seaport Museum wants you to love the Delaware River
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
These are the kinds of questions that the Independence Seaport Museum wants to answer with its upcoming River Alive! exhibition, a project that recently received a $2.6 million grant from the William...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
These are the kinds of questions that the Independence Seaport Museum wants to answer with its upcoming River Alive! exhibition, a project that recently received a $2.6 million grant from the William...more
State awards grants for Delaware Canal improvements
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
A nonprofit organization that oversees the historic Delaware Canal has received $170,000 in grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and ... In collaboration with Morrisville Borough,...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
A nonprofit organization that oversees the historic Delaware Canal has received $170,000 in grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and ... In collaboration with Morrisville Borough,...more
William Penn Foundation awards $2.6M to support River Alive! Project
Foundation: Philadelphia Foundation, William Penn Foundation
William Penn Foundation awarded a $2.6 million grant to Independence Seaport Museum to open River Alive! – a landmark exhibition focusing on...more
Foundation: Philadelphia Foundation, William Penn Foundation
William Penn Foundation awarded a $2.6 million grant to Independence Seaport Museum to open River Alive! – a landmark exhibition focusing on...more
43 organizations receive Barra Awards
Foundation: Philadelphia Foundation, William Penn Foundation
The Barra Foundation announced they will award $2150000 to 43 exemplary organizations from across the field of Arts & Culture, Education, Health and Human...more
Foundation: Philadelphia Foundation, William Penn Foundation
The Barra Foundation announced they will award $2150000 to 43 exemplary organizations from across the field of Arts & Culture, Education, Health and Human...more
Former DC Mayor Calls on Philanthropy to Follow City Officials' Lead
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
This is a topic we have covered many times before; see, for instance, this article on what author Joanne Barkan describes as philanthropic plutocracy. One example Williams gives of philanthropy...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
This is a topic we have covered many times before; see, for instance, this article on what author Joanne Barkan describes as philanthropic plutocracy. One example Williams gives of philanthropy...more
The Problem With Urban Philanthropy
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Beginning with Michael Bloomberg's recruitment of Caroline Kennedy to spearhead funding for public schools, cities are getting savvier about philanthropy. There are more philanthropic dollars...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Beginning with Michael Bloomberg's recruitment of Caroline Kennedy to spearhead funding for public schools, cities are getting savvier about philanthropy. There are more philanthropic dollars...more
Philly mag takes a deep dive into the region's philanthropic legacy
Foundation: Annenberg Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts, William Penn Foundation, Annenberg Foundation, National Philanthropic Trust
“Only You Can Fix Philly's Philanthropy Crisis” by Malcolm Burnley takes a close look at why that is. Some examples: In the early 2000s, major funders Annenberg Foundation moved to L.A. and Pew...more
Foundation: Annenberg Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts, William Penn Foundation, Annenberg Foundation, National Philanthropic Trust
“Only You Can Fix Philly's Philanthropy Crisis” by Malcolm Burnley takes a close look at why that is. Some examples: In the early 2000s, major funders Annenberg Foundation moved to L.A. and Pew...more
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