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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Unprecedented program aims to ‘Rebuild’ Philadelphia, serve as national community investment model
Monday, October 2, 2017
The National Recreation and Park Association's annual conference highlights the City of Philadelphia's Rebuild initiative.
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.
Bucks County Foundation Grants Boost Area Nonprofits
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
... 2024 grant recipients can be found on BCF’s website at www.buckscountyfoundation.org . To create a fund or support ... through philanthropy. For more information, visit www.buckscountyfoundation.org . Bucks County Foundation ...
Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation awards over $1M in fall 2017 grant round
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
... that motivate people to adopt healthy lifestyles. Visit www.pottstownfoundation.org for more information about the ...
How a corporate partner is helping YouthBuild Philly students become ‘green leaders’ in construction
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Building materials company Saint-Gobain has been working with YouthBuild USA since 2010 to provide materials and hands-on job training for students working in YouthBuild Philly’s building trades track.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Center for Health Equity Receives $1M Grant from Bank of America
Thursday, July 21, 2022
... and adolescents. For more information, visit http://www.chop.edu . Bank of America At Bank of America, we’re ...
City Launches Fund to Support Philadelphia Organizations Pursuing Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
... space, and workforce training and services. Learn more at www.williampennfoundation.org . City Launches Fund to ...
25Jun2019
Southwest Philly 2019: Tour of the Neighborhood and What We Can Do Next
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
9:00am - 4:30pm
Bartram's Garden
Please join us for our third session in our series on Southwest Philadelphia.
Mayor Kenney Cuts Ribbon at Hancock Playground
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
... more about Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, visit us at www.phila.gov/parksandrec , and follow @philaparkandrec on ...
City Appoints New Executive Director of Rebuild
Friday, January 3, 2020
Kira Strong, who has served in an interim leadership role with Rebuild since November 2019, has been named as the new Executive Director.
Fix to solar credit will boost state’s economy
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Friends Fiduciary Corp.looks at clean energy not only as a way to mitigate climate risk but also as an important investment opportunity, and they support the implementation of the Solar Energy Credit legislation (Act 40) as a significant step in boosting clean energy investment in the Keystone State.
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.
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
... $117 million to support vital efforts in the region. www.williampennfoundation.org William Penn Foundation ...
Celebrating a Life of Purpose: Dr. Jane Goodall, Winner of the 2021 Templeton Prize
Thursday, May 20, 2021
The Templeton Prize Team announced that Dr. Jane Goodall, legendary scientist, conservationist, and activist, is the winner of the 2021 Templeton Prize.
13Nov2019
Food Funders Meeting #1- Reality Bites: Hunger on the Rise in Philadelphia and What We Can Do About It
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
9:00am - 12:00pm
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
In response to data about the rise of hunger and food insecurity in Philadelphia, Philanthropy Network's Food Funders Affinity Group is holding a series of meetings to discuss what we can collectively do to reverse this trend.
William Penn Foundation announces new grants
Monday, December 16, 2019
In November, the William Penn Foundation Board of Directors approved grants of nearly $20 million in support of Great Learning, Great Public Spaces and Watershed Protection.
$10.6 Million Boost Will Close Key Gaps In Regional Circuit Trails Network
Friday, June 1, 2018
... it, the point is — just enjoy it. Learn more at www.circuittrails.org and connect with the Circuit Trails on ...
William Penn Foundation and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Announce more than $8 million in Covid-19 Relief and Recovery Grants
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
To continue to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the William Penn Foundation has partnered with The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to collectively award more than $8 million in Relief and Recovery Support grants to local arts organizations.