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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
Introducing the West Philadelphia Creative Grants
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Philadelphia's Paul Robeson House and Museum is putting its money where its mouth is in a new program that aims to help artists from the city's troubled West Side. The Sachs Program for Arts...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Philadelphia's Paul Robeson House and Museum is putting its money where its mouth is in a new program that aims to help artists from the city's troubled West Side. The Sachs Program for Arts...more
A Children'S World Fair May Be the Next Big Thing Coming to Philadelphia in 2026
Foundation: Pew Charitable Trusts, William Penn Foundation
The Children's World Fair was held in Philadelphia in 1876 as part of the Centennial International Exhibition to explore cultural and technological innovation. Now three of the city's most-loved...more
Foundation: Pew Charitable Trusts, William Penn Foundation
The Children's World Fair was held in Philadelphia in 1876 as part of the Centennial International Exhibition to explore cultural and technological innovation. Now three of the city's most-loved...more
The Gift
Foundation: Barr Foundation, Rasmuson Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Ford Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, William Penn Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies
When Detroit's historic North End was being ravaged by blight, Patrick Bouchain and Jean Louis Farges decided to turn a abandoned warehouse into a community library. But instead of accepting a...more
Foundation: Barr Foundation, Rasmuson Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Ford Foundation, James Irvine Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, William Penn Foundation, Irvine Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies
When Detroit's historic North End was being ravaged by blight, Patrick Bouchain and Jean Louis Farges decided to turn a abandoned warehouse into a community library. But instead of accepting a...more
Philanthropy Can Help Catalyze Change and Support Opportunities to Do More for and Within ...
Foundation: Ford Foundation, William Penn Foundation
The William Penn Foundation is donating $1 million to help disadvantaged Asian-Americans in Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. The donation is part of the foundation's Spark Change...more
Foundation: Ford Foundation, William Penn Foundation
The William Penn Foundation is donating $1 million to help disadvantaged Asian-Americans in Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. The donation is part of the foundation's Spark Change...more
Black musicians, artists across Philadelphia eligible for $125K in grants - Audacy
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Grants will range between $1,500 and $5,000 each. “This year, we were able to go to the William Penn Foundation, who said, 'This program is...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Grants will range between $1,500 and $5,000 each. “This year, we were able to go to the William Penn Foundation, who said, 'This program is...more
Philly teens are sharing their climate change stories - WHYY
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Evenisse Molina, Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School. Evenisse Molina is a 10th grader at Kensington CAPA. (Kimberly...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
Evenisse Molina, Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School. Evenisse Molina is a 10th grader at Kensington CAPA. (Kimberly...more
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation announces $15 million for Delaware River watershed
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The grant is supported by the William Penn Foundation. Del. U.S. Sen. Tom Carper joined federal and state officials to tout $15 million in funds...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
The grant is supported by the William Penn Foundation. Del. U.S. Sen. Tom Carper joined federal and state officials to tout $15 million in funds...more
First Grants Awarded Through Refined Creative Communities Program | William Penn Foundation
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
After two years of research and reflection, along with a refocusing and refinement of our Creative Communities grantmaking, we are pleased...more
Foundation: William Penn Foundation
After two years of research and reflection, along with a refocusing and refinement of our Creative Communities grantmaking, we are pleased...more
Letter from DDCF and 23 Other Foundations to the White House About the America the ...
Foundation: Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Moore Foundation, Christensen Fund, Packard Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts, Hewlett Foundation, William Penn Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, Wyss Foundation
On April 11, 2022, the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and 23 other philanthropic institutions sent the below letter to the...more
Foundation: Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Moore Foundation, Christensen Fund, Packard Foundation, Pew Charitable Trusts, Hewlett Foundation, William Penn Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, Wyss Foundation
On April 11, 2022, the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and 23 other philanthropic institutions sent the below letter to the...more
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