William Penn Foundation, Philly’s biggest foundation focused solely on the city, is changing what it funds
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Leadership of the foundation is undergoing a generational shift.
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William Penn Foundation awards $2.6M to support River Alive! Project
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
William Penn Foundation awarded a $2.6 million grant to Independence Seaport Museum to open River Alive! – a landmark exhibition focusing on the Delaware River and its watershed as a living, ever-changing system whose health and sustainability is vital to our lives.
William Penn Foundation Welcomes Stuart Clarke as New Program Director of Watershed Protection
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Stuart A. Clarke will oversee a $30 million annual grant portfolio as William Penn Foundation's new Program Director of Watershed Protection.
William Penn Foundation previews revised programs and grantmaking approach
Thursday, May 16, 2024
The Foundation shares a high-level preview of their five funding programs and a new approach that’s designed to make the grant application process simpler and more transparent.
22Jan2020
One Year of Rebuild: Collaborating to Advance Opportunity, Engagement and Equity in Neighborhoods
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
9:00am - 11:00am
Free Library of Philadelphia
Join us to hear from a panel of partner organizations that are working with Rebuild to realize the program’s impact.
Rebuild: Strengthening Neighborhoods Across Philadelphia
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Through Rebuild, an historic public-private investment in Philadelphia's parks, rec centers and libraries will be transformational for neighborhoods across the city.
Knight Foundation invests $2.2 million in projects to advance Philadelphia’s public spaces and digital engagement
Friday, April 9, 2021
Nine projects will use Knight support to foster resident engagement and equity in Philadelphia neighborhoods.
Impact100 Philadelphia awards five grants totaling $284,750
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Philadelphia, PA — Impact100 Philadelphia has announced the award of $284,750 in unrestricted funds to five nonprofit organizations in the region. Representing the collective giving of 302 women members, funds are being awarded to five nonprofit organizations.