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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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Only You Can Fix Philly's Philanthropy Crisis
Foundation: Philadelphia Foundation, William Penn Foundation
How is it that Philly — a city with deep Quaker roots and a nickname that practically drips with generosity — is home to a philanthropic sector...more
Foundation: Philadelphia Foundation, William Penn Foundation
How is it that Philly — a city with deep Quaker roots and a nickname that practically drips with generosity — is home to a philanthropic sector...more
When the Arts Faced a Threat in This City, Here's How Funders Rallied
Foundation: Lenfest Foundation, William Penn Foundation
First, as a major U.S. city, it has an extensive network of philanthropic ... news/bad news" dimension of philanthropy's anti-Doomsday largess:...more
Foundation: Lenfest Foundation, William Penn Foundation
First, as a major U.S. city, it has an extensive network of philanthropic ... news/bad news" dimension of philanthropy's anti-Doomsday largess:...more
Grants to establish more trails along rivers in Camden
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The foundation awarded a total of $2.7 million in grants to Cooper's Ferry Partnership, NJ Conservation Foundation, NJ Tree Foundation and...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The foundation awarded a total of $2.7 million in grants to Cooper's Ferry Partnership, NJ Conservation Foundation, NJ Tree Foundation and...more
Horizon Foundation Supports Hurricane Irma Relief
Foundation: National 4-H Council, Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, William Penn Foundation
The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey has pledged $100000 in direct grants and a special matching gifts program to help the victims of...more
Foundation: National 4-H Council, Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, William Penn Foundation
The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey has pledged $100000 in direct grants and a special matching gifts program to help the victims of...more
35 groups get $17M from William Penn Foundation for watershed protection
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The William Penn Foundation says it has recently awarded $17 million in grants related to providing public access to, or cleanup of, the...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The William Penn Foundation says it has recently awarded $17 million in grants related to providing public access to, or cleanup of, the...more
Keeping Up: Behind a Foundation's Growing Push on Early Childhood Learning
Foundation: Helios Education Foundation, McCormick Foundation, William Penn Foundation
A Bay Area foundation that was a relative newbie to education philanthropy a few years ago seems to have carved out a niche for itself funding...more
Foundation: Helios Education Foundation, McCormick Foundation, William Penn Foundation
A Bay Area foundation that was a relative newbie to education philanthropy a few years ago seems to have carved out a niche for itself funding...more
Education Roundup: Chester students head to Alcorn State Univ.
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The William Penn Foundation awarded a $570,000 grant to Musicopia, which ... for children to experience, learn, perform, and appreciate music. ... of our work to provide access to arts education for...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The William Penn Foundation awarded a $570,000 grant to Musicopia, which ... for children to experience, learn, perform, and appreciate music. ... of our work to provide access to arts education for...more
"Change From the Bottom Up." A Funder Looks to Build Support for Watershed Protection
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
... on environmental education as a strategy for protecting water quality, one of the biggest problems being tackled by U.S. philanthropy...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
... on environmental education as a strategy for protecting water quality, one of the biggest problems being tackled by U.S. philanthropy...more
Work continues on Bartram Trail
Foundation: Schuylkill Area Community Foundation, William Penn Foundation
... the Cliff Bar Family Foundation, the Schuylkill Area Community Foundation, and the Summer Youth Work Experience program through the...more
Foundation: Schuylkill Area Community Foundation, William Penn Foundation
... the Cliff Bar Family Foundation, the Schuylkill Area Community Foundation, and the Summer Youth Work Experience program through the...more
Philadelphia: Community Engagement 2.0
Foundation: Knight Foundation, William Penn Foundation
Reimagining the Civic Commons began in Philadelphia in 2015, as an investment by Knight Foundation and William Penn Foundation in five...more
Foundation: Knight Foundation, William Penn Foundation
Reimagining the Civic Commons began in Philadelphia in 2015, as an investment by Knight Foundation and William Penn Foundation in five...more
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