465 foundations fund arts & culture programs in Pennsylvania. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.
These foundations have a track record of funding arts & culture work in Pennsylvania, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.
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Who can apply: 501(c)(3) charitable organizations and units of local government serving Centre County and select surrounding counties may apply. Priority is given to projects benefiting populations facing systemic barriers.
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) charitable organizations and units of local government serving Centre County and select surrounding counties are encouraged to apply. Unincorporated groups may apply through a 501(c)(3) public charity fiscal sponsor. Projects must take place in Centre County and comply with the nondiscrimination policy. Priority is given to projects serving populations facing systemic barriers.
Who can apply: Applicants must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) or contractually linked to a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor or eligible parent organization; located in and serving residents of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania; have at least three full years of independently prepared audited or reviewed financial statements; demonstrate local control of funds; have most recent annual operating expenses above $300,000 and below $3,000,000; and have a core mission addressing unmet needs through programs or services in Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Family, or Health & Wellness. Applicants cannot have received an Impact100 Philadelphia $100,000 grant in the past six grant cycles or a grant under $100,000 in the past three grant cycles. Funds may not support debt reduction, operating deficits, interim or bridge funding, endowments, individuals, private foundations, religious or political activities, fund drives, fundraising events, or general capital campaigns.
Who can apply: Applicants must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3), or contractually linked to a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor or eligible parent organization; be located in and serve residents of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania; have at least three full years of independently prepared audited or reviewed financial statements; demonstrate local control of funds; have most recent annual operating expenses above $300,000 and below $3,000,000; and not have received an Impact100 Philadelphia $100,000 grant in the past six grant cycles or a grant under $100,000 in the past three grant cycles. Proposed work must support the organization's core mission in one or more of the five focus areas and funds must be expended within 24 months. Grants may not fund debt reduction, operating deficits, interim or bridge funding, endowments, religious or political activities, fund drives, annual appeals, fundraising events, or general capital campaigns.
Who can apply: Applicants must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Bucks County and its residents. Organizations with budgets under $500,000 may apply for an operating or program grant; organizations with budgets of $500,000 or more must apply for a program grant. Applications may be submitted only once every twelve months. Only single-year grants are awarded, although successful applicants may reapply for a second year. The Foundation does not fund individuals, private foundations, deficit financing or debt reduction, political activities, advertising publications, projects promoting a particular religion or religious construction, umbrella/pass-through organizations, or research.
Who can apply: Applicants must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Bucks County and its residents. Organizations with budgets under $500,000 may apply for an operating or program grant; organizations with budgets of $500,000 or more must apply for a program grant. Applications may be submitted only once every twelve months. Only single-year grants are awarded, although successful applicants may reapply for a second year. The Foundation does not fund individuals, private foundations, deficit financing or debt reduction, political activities, advertising publications, religious promotion or religious construction projects, umbrella or pass-through organizations, or research.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING | WASHINGTON, DC | $816.5M | — | $179K | A300 | National |
| THE WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $116.5M | $3.4B | $45K | A40-A99 | Regional |
| THE DAVID GEFFEN FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $112.5M | $332.7M | $10K | A40 | National |
| DUNARD FUND USA LTD | NORTHBROOK, IL | $65.1M | $231.8M | $179K | A60 | National |
| BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $37.3M | $78.2M | $85K | A99 | National |
| FRACTURED ATLAS INC | NEW YORK, NY | $31.8M | $37.9M | $17K | A65 | National |
| ALLIED MEDIA PROJECTS INC | DETROIT, MI | $28.7M | $28.9M | $25K | A02 | National |
| NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES | WASHINGTON, DC | $22.2M | $562.9M | $40K | A800 | National |
| AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $18.5M | $66.4M | $238K | A30 | National |
| THE ANDY WARHOL FOUNDATION FOR THE VISUAL ARTS INC | NEW YORK, NY | $17.8M | $391.3M | $50K | A40 | National |
| AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES | NEW YORK, NY | $17.4M | $217M | $76K | A030 | National |
| Glenstone Foundation | Potomac, MD | $15.3M | $3B | $25K | A40 | National |
| Art Bridges Inc | FORT WORTH, TX | $15.2M | $961.2M | $139.3M | A25 | National |
| NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION INC | ATLANTA, GA | $15.1M | $158.6M | $70K | A50Z | National |
| HELEN FRANKENTHALER FOUNDATION INC | NEW YORK, NY | $14.4M | $173.2M | $41K | A40 | Regional |
| HERBERT H KOHL CHARITIES INC | MILWAUKEE, WI | $14.2M | $3.6M | $500 | A40 | Local |
| THE FILM COLLABORATIVE INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | $12.7M | $4.9M | $26K | A90 | National |
| FEDERATION OF STATE HUMANITIES COUNCILS | ARLINGTON, VA | $12.6M | $4M | — | A40-A99 | National |
| Creative Visions Foundation | Malibu, CA | $11.5M | $7.8M | $39K | A40 | Regional |
| NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $11.1M | $424.6M | $11K | A340 | National |
| JOHN SIMON GUGGENHEIM MEMORIAL FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $11M | $383.6M | $35K | A40 - A99 | National |
| ARTSFUND | SEATTLE, WA | $10.8M | $9.6M | $13K | A260 | Local |
| SOUTH ARTS INC | ATLANTA, GA | $9.3M | $18.3M | $8K | A23 | Regional |
| THE BETTER ANGELS SOCIETY INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $9.1M | $20.1M | $94K | A31 | National |
| GREATER CHARLOTTE CULTURAL TRUST | CHARLOTTE, NC | $9.1M | — | $147K | A12 | Local |
WASHINGTON, DC
$816.5M
—
$179K
PHILADELPHIA, PA
$116.5M
$3.4B
$45K
LOS ANGELES, CA
$112.5M
$332.7M
$10K
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
$37.3M
$78.2M
$85K
DETROIT, MI
$28.7M
$28.9M
$25K
WASHINGTON, DC
$22.2M
$562.9M
$40K
WASHINGTON, DC
$18.5M
$66.4M
$238K
NEW YORK, NY
$17.8M
$391.3M
$50K
NEW YORK, NY
$17.4M
$217M
$76K
ATLANTA, GA
$15.1M
$158.6M
$70K
NEW YORK, NY
$14.4M
$173.2M
$41K
MILWAUKEE, WI
$14.2M
$3.6M
$500
LOS ANGELES, CA
$12.7M
$4.9M
$26K
ARLINGTON, VA
$12.6M
$4M
—
Malibu, CA
$11.5M
$7.8M
$39K
WASHINGTON, DC
$11.1M
$424.6M
$11K
NEW YORK, NY
$11M
$383.6M
$35K
WASHINGTON, DC
$9.1M
$20.1M
$94K
CHARLOTTE, NC
$9.1M
—
$147K
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