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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
Schuylkill River trail gets 17 new LED lights
Foundation: Berks County Community Foundation, William Penn Foundation
The funding was made possible by gifts of $24,516 from the William Penn Foundation, $20,000 from the Berks County Community Foundation's...more
Foundation: Berks County Community Foundation, William Penn Foundation
The funding was made possible by gifts of $24,516 from the William Penn Foundation, $20,000 from the Berks County Community Foundation's...more
Independence Seaport Museum Awarded $1.2 Million Grant from the William Penn Foundation
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Independence Seaport Museum is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $1.2 million grant from the William Penn Foundation. Funds will...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Independence Seaport Museum is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $1.2 million grant from the William Penn Foundation. Funds will...more
Philadelphia Youth Orchestra gets first-ever grant from William Penn Foundation
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
In the City of Firsts, the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra has received its first-ever grant from the William Penn Foundation that will go toward...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
In the City of Firsts, the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra has received its first-ever grant from the William Penn Foundation that will go toward...more
Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Receives William Penn Foundation Grant to Support Tune Up Philly
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Louis Scaglione, President and Music Director of the Philadelphia Youth ... We are honored to join numerous arts organizations and...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Louis Scaglione, President and Music Director of the Philadelphia Youth ... We are honored to join numerous arts organizations and...more
Grants Roundup: $100 Million From Penn Fund Backs Philadelphia Public-Spaces Project
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Philadelphia playgrounds, parks, and other public spaces will get a major upgrade thanks in part to a $100 million William Penn Foundation grant to...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Philadelphia playgrounds, parks, and other public spaces will get a major upgrade thanks in part to a $100 million William Penn Foundation grant to...more
These 10 social impact leaders are making moves
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Frances Sheehan, president and CEO of Crozer-Keystone Community Foundation. The brand-new CKCF, which is “dedicated to the health,...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Frances Sheehan, president and CEO of Crozer-Keystone Community Foundation. The brand-new CKCF, which is “dedicated to the health,...more
PHLpreK receives grants from William Penn, PNC Foundation
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The city's PHLpreK program, got a boost last week with grants from The William Penn Foundation and the PNC Foundation. —Associated Press...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The city's PHLpreK program, got a boost last week with grants from The William Penn Foundation and the PNC Foundation. —Associated Press...more
Japan Society Gallery Receives $4.5 Million Gift
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
As head of the William Penn Foundation, Sparks refocused the foundation's $115 million grant budget on social and environmental...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
As head of the William Penn Foundation, Sparks refocused the foundation's $115 million grant budget on social and environmental...more
Daily News Roundup: 10 Schools to Share $100 Milllion From Powell Jobs Venture
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
She served as Penn's chief philanthropy officer before replacing Peter Degnan, who resigned in the summer of 2014 after serving only six months...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
She served as Penn's chief philanthropy officer before replacing Peter Degnan, who resigned in the summer of 2014 after serving only six months...more
William Penn Foundation chief to leave for Cooper Union in N.Y.
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Laura Sparks leaves the William Penn Foundation to head Cooper Union in New ... This year, it will disperse about $115 million in grants, Haas...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Laura Sparks leaves the William Penn Foundation to head Cooper Union in New ... This year, it will disperse about $115 million in grants, Haas...more
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