The William Penn Foundation

EIN 231503488

Washington, DC 20036 |(215) 988-1830

https://WILLIAMPENNFOUNDATION.ORG
Total Given 2020–2023
$1.0B
6,261 grants · $260.4M avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100M+/yr
mega funder
capacity
$50K
typical mid grants · $2K–$150K
grant size
61%
deep partner · 851/1,397 multi-year
repeat
$3.3B
Assets (2023)
1,397
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Health Arts & Culture Environment Human Services

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person GRANTS CO THE WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATI
Phone (215) 988-1830
Deadlines N/A
How to Apply THE FOUNDATION IS INTERESTED IN RECEIVING LETTERS OF INQUIRY FROM PUBLIC CHARITIES THAT MEET ITS FUNDING GUIDELINES. LETTERS OF INQUIRY SHOULD INCLUDE THE NATURE OF THE PROJECT, ANTICIPATED RESULTS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR THE APPLICANT. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.WILLIAMPENNFOUNDATION.ORG.
Restrictions 1.) GRANTS ARE MADE TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH QUALIFY UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501C3 AS PUBLIC CHARITIES UNDER 509(A) OF THE CODE WHO PROVIDE SUPPORT WITHIN THE FOUNDATION'S GRANTMAKING PRIORITES. 2.) GRANTS ARE NOT MADE TO INDIVIDUALS OR FOR SECTARIAN RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES OR FOR POLITICAL LOBBYING. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.WILLIAMPENNFOUNDATION.ORG.

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2020 $254.4M $3.2B $175.8M 1594
2021 $256.8M $3.9B $378.6M 1628
2022 $227.5M $3.2B $79.9M 1437
2023 $302.8M $3.3B $108.9M 1602

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 6261 grants on record

Minimum
$20
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$50K
Average
$166K
75th Pctl
$150K
Maximum
$67.0M

Geographic Distribution

Texas Counties Served

0.1% of US grants · Rank #21 of 44 states $11K across 5 grants 3 of 254 counties

Top 3 counties

  1. 1 Hidalgo 1 grant · $10K
  2. 2 Dallas 3 grants · $700
  3. 3 Gillespie 1 grant · $80

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (6,261 total)

Purpose
National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA $66,950,000 IMPLEMENT THE REBUILD INITIATIVE 2020
National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA $49,369,000 IMPLEMENT THE REBUILD INITIATIVE 2021
National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA $23,950,000 IMPLEMENT THE REBUILD INITIATIVE 2023
National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA $17,581,000 IMPLEMENT THE REBUILD INITIATIVE 2021
National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA $14,419,000 IMPLEMENT THE REBUILD INITIATIVE 2022
Delaware River Waterfront Corporation Philadelphia, PA $14,000,000 CONSTRUCTION OF PENN'S LANDING PARK 2020
Delaware River Waterfront Corporation Philadelphia, PA $14,000,000 CONSTRUCTION OF PENN'S LANDING PARK 2021
Delaware River Waterfront Corporation Philadelphia, PA $14,000,000 CONSTRUCTION OF PENN'S LANDING PARK 2023
National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA $11,000,000 IMPLEMENT THE REBUILD INITIATIVE 2023
Fairmount Park Conservancy Philadelphia, PA $8,934,057 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND PLANNING FOR FDR PARK 2023
Project Home Philadelphia, PA $6,078,120 TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SUPPORT 2023
Reinvestment Fund Inc Philadelphia, PA $5,000,000 COVID-19--PHILADELPHIA EMERGENCY FUND FOR THE STABILIZATION OF EARLY EDUCATION (PEFSEE) 2020
Share Food Program Philadelphia, PA $5,000,000 SHARE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 2023
Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc New York, NY $4,407,623 PHASE 2 DRWI LAND PROTECTION CAPITAL RE-GRANT FUND 2020
National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA $4,000,000 2026 COLLABORATIVE FUND 2022
National Wildlife Federation Reston, VA $3,500,000 ALLIANCE FOR WATERSHED EDUCATION 2021
National Nurse-Led Care Consortium Philadelphia, PA $3,119,653 BASIC NEEDS FUND FOR HOME VISITED FAMILIES 2023
National Nurse-Led Care Consortium Philadelphia, PA $3,119,653 BASIC NEEDS FUND FOR HOME VISITED FAMILIES 2022
Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA $3,000,000 PHL COVID-19 FUND 2020
Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc New York, NY $3,000,000 PRI CONSERVATION REVOLVING LOAN FUND 2020
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Washington, DC $2,900,000 PHASE 2 DRWI RESTORATION CAPITAL RE-GRANT FUND 2020
Rodale Institute Kutztown, PA $2,893,943 RODALE STROUD SOIL HEALTH 2020
William Way Lgbt Community Center Philadelphia, PA $2,790,000 EXPANSION OF ITS COMMUNITY CENTER 2023
Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc New York, NY $2,702,140 PHASE 2 DRWI LAND PROTECTION CAPITAL RE-GRANT FUND 2021
Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc New York, NY $2,702,140 PHASE 2 DRWI LAND PROTECTION CAPITAL RE-GRANT FUND 2022