Who funds community development in Pennsylvania
From 2022 to 2025, 705 foundations and charities reported 2,806 grants to 468 community development nonprofits in Pennsylvania. The typical grant was $18,210.
The funders that paid the most of them: The Pittsburgh Foundation (51), Philadelphia Foundation (29) and Philadelphia Activities Fund Inc (27).
From IRS grant records. Counts nonprofits with budgets under $5,000,000.
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The 15 funders that paid the most community development nonprofits in Pennsylvania
| Funder | Nonprofits paid | Typical grant | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pittsburgh Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | 51 | $31,100 | 2024 |
| Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA | 29 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Philadelphia Activities Fund Inc Philadelphia, PA | 27 | $7,000 | 2024 |
| The Heinz Endowments Pittsburgh, PA | 20 | $82,500 | 2024 |
| Erie Community Foundation Erie, PA | 17 | $50,109 | 2024 |
| Hillman Family Foundations Pittsburgh, PA | 15 | $100,000 | 2024 |
| Philadelphia City Fund Inc Philadelphia, PA | 14 | $19,942 | 2024 |
| William Penn Foundation Philadelphia, PA | 13 | $50,000 | 2024 |
| Upmc Pittsburgh, PA | 13 | $10,000 | 2023 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Johnstown Johnstown, PA | 12 | $15,350 | 2024 |
| Community Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio Sharon, PA | 12 | $21,749 | 2024 |
| Poise Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | 12 | $30,000 | 2024 |
| Firstenergy Foundation Akron, OH | 11 | $5,000 | 2022 |
| Pennsylvania Microenterprise Coalition Philadelphia, PA | 11 | $242,947 | 2024 |
| United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Allentown, PA | 11 | $26,477 | 2024 |
Recent grants
- The Pittsburgh Foundation paid Equity Impact Center $200,000 in 2024. Purpose: Arts and culture.
- Philadelphia Foundation paid Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation $214,564 in 2024. Purpose: Mural project at 10th and winter streets.
- Philadelphia Activities Fund Inc paid Old City District $9,000 in 2024. Purpose: Neighborhood engagement.
- The Heinz Endowments paid Pittsburgh United $313,430 in 2024. Purpose: To encourage residents in every corner of the county with an emphasis on historically underrepresented and marginalized communities to compl.
- Erie Community Foundation paid The Nonprofit Partnership $609,966 in 2024. Purpose: Various projects.
- Hillman Family Foundations paid Equity Impact Center $150,000 in 2024. Purpose: Performing artist business accelerator for disadvantaged women.
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Other causes in Pennsylvania
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- Who funds homeless shelters and services in Pennsylvania (255 funders)
- Who funds animal rescue and shelters in Pennsylvania (478 funders)
- Who funds veterans in Pennsylvania (140 funders)
- Who funds youth development in Pennsylvania (832 funders)
- Who funds youth sports and recreation in Pennsylvania (653 funders)
- Who funds arts and culture in Pennsylvania (1295 funders)
- Who funds K-12 education in Pennsylvania (1013 funders)
- Who funds health clinics and health care in Pennsylvania (862 funders)
- Who funds mental health in Pennsylvania (418 funders)
- Who funds disability services in Pennsylvania (233 funders)
- Who funds domestic violence shelters and services in Pennsylvania (270 funders)
- Who funds child care and early childhood in Pennsylvania (118 funders)
- Who funds job training and employment in Pennsylvania (258 funders)
- Who funds legal aid in Pennsylvania (249 funders)
- Who funds family and children's services in Pennsylvania (445 funders)
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Questions people ask
Who gives the most grants to community development in Pennsylvania?
By the number of nonprofits paid from 2022 to 2025, the leading funders were The Pittsburgh Foundation (51), Philadelphia Foundation (29), Philadelphia Activities Fund Inc (27). The count in parentheses is how many community development nonprofits in Pennsylvania each one paid.
How big is a typical grant to community development in Pennsylvania?
The median grant was $18,210 across 2,806 grants. Half were smaller and half were larger. Each funder's own typical grant is in the table above.
Do these funders accept applications?
Not always. IRS records show who a funder paid, not whether it takes new applicants. Open the funder's website and read its guidelines before you reach out.
Where does this data come from?
From grants reported to the IRS on Form 990 Schedule I and Form 990-PF for 2022 to 2025, matched to each recipient's IRS record. It counts community development nonprofits with budgets under $5,000,000, by their IRS cause code. Donor-advised fund sponsors are left out.