Community Improvement Grant Funders in Pennsylvania
293 foundations with a documented community improvement focus have made grants to Pennsylvania nonprofits in recent years, together directing $440.9M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 293 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active community improvement funders in Pennsylvania
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Pennsylvania giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Pew Charitable Trusts | Pennsylvania | $172.0M | 335 | 2025 |
| 2 | The Heinz Endowments | Pennsylvania | $38.3M | 156 | 2024 |
| 3 | John S and James L Knight Foundation | Florida | $16.4M | 60 | 2024 |
| 4 | The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit | Virginia | $14.5M | 18 | 2024 |
| 5 | The William Penn Foundation | Pennsylvania | $12.7M | 65 | 2024 |
| 6 | Richard King Mellon Foundation | Pennsylvania | $12.5M | 38 | 2024 |
| 7 | Hillman Family Foundations | Pennsylvania | $9.6M | 38 | 2024 |
| 8 | Servant Foundation | Kansas | $8.0M | 113 | 2025 |
| 9 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York | $7.9M | 17 | 2024 |
| 10 | The Pittsburgh Foundation | Pennsylvania | $7.3M | 94 | 2024 |
| 11 | Lehigh Valley Community Foundation | Pennsylvania | $6.5M | 92 | 2024 |
| 12 | The Foundation for Enhancing Communities | Pennsylvania | $6.3M | 361 | 2025 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania Voice | Pennsylvania | $5.9M | 76 | 2024 |
| 14 | The Jack G Buncher Charitable Fund for | Pennsylvania | $5.9M | 4 | 2023 |
| 15 | Penn Treaty Special Service District | Pennsylvania | $5.7M | 309 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest community improvement funders in Pennsylvania — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 293 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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