These foundations have a track record of funding social justice 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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Basic human needs / social servicesEducationArts+4 more
Who can apply: Organizations must have programs that serve the Foundation’s priority areas and geographic focus. The Foundation does not fund individuals, candidates for political office, or private foundations. Currently the Foundation has paused its open application process; only organizations that have previously received funding from the Shield-Ayres Foundation are eligible to submit a Letter of Inquiry. Organizations may apply once in a 12-month period and may receive funding for up to three consecutive years (then asked to sit out one year).
Who can apply: Generally for eligible 501(c)(3) public charities or fiscally sponsored nonprofits with a US office/EIN; foreign organizations with US-equivalency may be considered. New organizations are paused until further notice; currently prioritizing returning applicants funded within the last three years. Sustainable Communities applicants should focus on social justice/civil rights, economic justice, environmental justice, or related systemic interventions. The foundation does not fund chambers of commerce, business-driven economic development, alternative living communities, disaster relief, small business incubators, extractive-economy initiatives, one-watershed environmental justice, or organizations it cannot fund under private-foundation rules.
Economic security and mobilityGenerational wealth-buildingEducation+17 more
Who can apply: Must be a non-political, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Organization must be located in Lancaster City, Lancaster County, or another community where High companies provide economic investment and employment. Mission must align with High Foundation's Opportunity Grant Pillars. Organization must believe in and promote equality and advancing a diverse and stimulating world for all.
community organizingrapid responsespecial projects+2 more
Who can apply: Must meet Bread & Roses’ basic eligibility requirements; must be facing an emerging issue, project, or situation that is not part of ongoing work; must not have received an Opportunity Fund grant within the past 12 months.
sustainable environmentssocial justicecultural enrichment+1 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax status or the Canadian equivalent. The foundation only considers applicants from Northeast Ohio, Pugwash, Nova Scotia, and the United States Pugwash Conferences Group. It typically funds small or newly-established organizations, innovative efforts, and organizations lacking support from larger funders.
Health careHousing and homelessnessFood security+3 more
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) organizations. One application per organization per year. Required Information Sheet and supporting documents as specified by the foundation. Prior-year grantees must submit the Final Evaluation Form to be considered.
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