William Penn Foundation, Philly’s biggest foundation focused solely on the city, is changing what it funds
Leadership of the foundation is undergoing a generational shift.
Leadership of the foundation is undergoing a generational shift.
Chief Executive Officer Susan Sherman to retire by year-end after a distinguished 31- year career, including more than 28 years as CEO.
The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage announced that it has awarded $10.2 million to 39 Philadelphia-area cultural organizations and artists, including $3.5 million to help ensure the future of several of the most prominent institutions in the city and $1 million in unrestricted fellowships to 12 local artists.
The Sarah Ralston Foundation announced the appointment of Heather Finnegan as its new Executive Director, effective December 16, 2024.
The Leeway Board of Directors announced Pia Agrawal as our new executive director beginning January 27, 2025.
The new board members bring a wide range of skills and expertise including media-making, strategic coalition-building, nonprofit governance, public relations, and philanthropy.
The Foundation announced Sheehan will retire in the fall of this year after eight years of transformational leadership.
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