The Lenfest Foundation Inc
EIN 233031350 Private FoundationTotal Given 2021–2022
$32.1M
164 grants · $16.1M avg/year
based on 2 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$10M+/yr
major funder
capacity
$80K
typical mid grants · $30K–$200K
grant size
42%
supporter · 43/103 multi-year
repeat
$3.8M
Assets (2022)
103
Distinct Recipients
About
THE FOUNDATION DISSOLVED ON JUNE 12, 2024 AND ALL REMAINING CASH WAS TRANSFERRED TO THE LENFEST SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION. THE LENFEST FOUNDATION'S CASH DISTRIBUTION WILL SUPPORT THE LENFEST SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION'S MISSION.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No. Preselected Only
Contact Person
The Lenfest Foundation
Phone
(215) 239-9003
Deadlines
None
How to Apply
Instructions relating to what information to include with your application is included in the "Grantmaking" section of the website, or can be obtained by submitting a request to the Foundation.
Restrictions
The website lists "Areas of Non-Support" which include disease research, programs dealing with health or disabilities, politial organizations, litigation, publications, university presses, studies lacking action plans for utilization, parties, conferences, fairs, festivals and others. Also, the Foundation does not purchase tickets, tables, ads or sponsorships.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | N/A | $60.7M | $1.5M | N/A |
| 2021 | $18.8M | $18.5M | $561K | 91 |
| 2022 | $13.3M | $3.8M | $720K | 73 |
| 2024 | N/A | $0 | $663 | N/A |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 164 grants on record
Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$30K
Median
$80K
Average
$196K
75th Pctl
$200K
Maximum
$4.5M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
ML
Marguerite Lenfest
4+ yrs
President
Leadership
JH
Joseph F. Huber
4+ yrs
Vice Chair/Treasurer
Leadership
DL
Dr Keith L. Leaphart
4+ yrs
Board Chair
Leadership
WS
WES Somerville
4+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
DM
Diane MYER
4+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
MT
Mozelle Thompson
Director
RL
Roger Lehecka
Director
JB
Jeffrey A. Beachell
4+ yrs
Director
DL
Dr Keith L. Leaphart
4+ yrs
Board Chair
Leadership
JH
Joseph F. Huber
4+ yrs
Vice Chair/T
Leadership
ML
Marguerite Lenfest
4+ yrs
President
Leadership
GR
Grahame Richards
3 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
JB
Jeffrey A. Beachell
4+ yrs
Director
DM
Diane MYER
4+ yrs
Director
WS
WES Somerville
4+ yrs
Executive Di
ML
Marguerite Lenfest
4+ yrs
President
Leadership
JH
Joseph F. Huber
4+ yrs
Vice Chair/Treasurer
Leadership
DL
Dr Keith L. Leaphart
4+ yrs
Board Chair
Leadership
WS
Wes Somerville
4+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
GR
Grahame Richards
3 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
DM
Diane Myer
4+ yrs
Director
JB
Jeffrey A. Beachell
4+ yrs
Director
JH
Joseph F. Huber
4+ yrs
Vice Chair/Treasurer
Leadership
DL
Dr Keith L. Leaphart
4+ yrs
Board Chair
Leadership
ML
Marguerite Lenfest
4+ yrs
President
Leadership
WS
Wes Somerville
4+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
GR
Grahame Richards
3 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
JB
Jeffrey A. Beachell
4+ yrs
Director
HL
HF Gerry Lenfest
Former Director
DM
Diane Myer
4+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (164 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | $4,530,000 | Program support | 2021 |
| The Lenfest Scholars Foundation Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $2,605,679 | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Steppingstone Scholars Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $1,300,000 | MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADES ACADEMY | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Youth Basketball | Philadelphia, PA | $1,200,000 | MIDDLE SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM | 2022 |
| Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | $1,200,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Education Works | Philadelphia, PA | $1,000,000 | Support for PowerCorpsPHL | 2021 |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA | $1,000,000 | The Philadelphia Futures Scholars Program | 2021 |
| Education Works | Philadelphia, PA | $1,000,000 | SUPPORT FO POWERCORPSPHL | 2022 |
| Graduate Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | $600,000 | General operating support | 2021 |
| The Mayor's Fund for Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | $600,000 | PHL ConnectED | 2021 |
| WHYY | Philadelphia, PA | $600,000 | WHYY MEDIA LAB PROGRAM | 2022 |
| Pierce College | Philadelphia, PA | $500,000 | Center for Workforce Innovation and Partnerships | 2021 |
| The Mayor's Fund for Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | $500,000 | PHL ConnectED | 2021 |
| The Mayor's Fund for Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | $500,000 | PHL CONNECTED | 2022 |
| Per Scholas | Philadelphia, PA | $450,000 | PER SCHOLAS PHILADELPHIA | 2022 |
| Coded by Kids | Philadelphia, PA | $400,000 | OST PROGRAMS | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeastern PA | Philadelphia, PA | $300,000 | Youth mentoring | 2021 |
| Steppingstone Scholars Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $300,000 | Middle Schoole Grades academy | 2021 |
| Steppingstone Scholars Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $300,000 | Out of School Time Collaborative | 2021 |
| Urban Affairs | Philadelphia, PA | $300,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2022 |
| Congreso de Latinos Unidos Inc | Philadelphia, PA | $275,000 | Middle School Career Pathways | 2021 |
| District 1199C | Philadelphia, PA | $260,000 | Health and human services CP | 2021 |
| Turning Points for Children | Philadelphia, PA | $250,000 | YVLifeset | 2021 |
| University City District | Philadelphia, PA | $250,000 | Connecting Talented West Philadelphians to Life Changing Jobs: A Collaborative Approach | 2021 |
| Turning Points for Children | Philadelphia, PA | $250,000 | YVLifeset | 2021 |
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