Who funds domestic violence shelters and services in Pennsylvania
From 2022 to 2025, 270 foundations and charities reported 1,016 grants to 53 domestic violence programs in Pennsylvania. The typical grant was $11,814.
The funders that paid the most of them: Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (25), Respect Together (12) and National Childrens Alliance Inc (7).
From IRS grant records. Counts nonprofits with budgets under $5,000,000.
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The 15 funders that paid the most domestic violence programs in Pennsylvania
| Funder | Nonprofits paid | Typical grant | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence Harrisburg, PA | 25 | $597,141 | 2024 |
| Respect Together Harrisburg, PA | 12 | $146,180 | 2024 |
| National Childrens Alliance Inc Washington, DC | 7 | $42,153 | 2023 |
| Pfizer Foundation Inc New York, NY | 5 | $460 | 2024 |
| Cigna Foundation Philadelphia, PA | 4 | $485 | 2024 |
| Washington County Community Foud Eighty Four, PA | 3 | $59,413 | 2025 |
| The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA | 3 | $10,020 | 2024 |
| Rite Aid Healthy Futures Etters, PA | 3 | $10,250 | 2024 |
| United Way of Washington County Washington, PA | 3 | $17,500 | 2024 |
| United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey Philadelphia, PA | 3 | $9,122 | 2023 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | 3 | $20,612 | 2024 |
| Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA | 3 | $20,625 | 2024 |
| Chubb Charitable Foundation Philadelphia, PA | 3 | $150 | 2024 |
| The Gordon Charter Foundation Wayne, PA | 3 | $20,000 | 2025 |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation New York, NY | 3 | $515 | 2024 |
Recent grants
- Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence paid Domestic Violence Center Southwestern PA $1,573,928 in 2024. Purpose: Support domestic violence programs.
- Respect Together paid Blackburn Center $380,142 in 2024. Purpose: Act 44, title xx, fvpsa, rpe, phhsbg, sasp and rscca grant recipient.
- National Childrens Alliance Inc paid Western PA Cares for Kids Cac $47,333 in 2023. Purpose: Core services.
- Pfizer Foundation Inc paid Support Center for Child Advocates $1,500 in 2024. Purpose: Matching gifts.
- Cigna Foundation paid A Safe Place $13 in 2024. Purpose: General operating purpose.
- Washington County Community Foud paid Casa for Kids $110,621 in 2025. Purpose: Program.
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Questions people ask
Who gives the most grants to domestic violence shelters and services in Pennsylvania?
By the number of nonprofits paid from 2022 to 2025, the leading funders were Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (25), Respect Together (12), National Childrens Alliance Inc (7). The count in parentheses is how many domestic violence programs in Pennsylvania each one paid.
How big is a typical grant to domestic violence shelters and services in Pennsylvania?
The median grant was $11,814 across 1,016 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 domestic violence programs with budgets under $5,000,000, by their IRS cause code. Donor-advised fund sponsors are left out.