Economic Development Grant Funders in Pennsylvania
83 foundations with a documented economic development focus have made grants to Pennsylvania nonprofits in recent years, together directing $269.6M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 83 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 economic development funders in Pennsylvania
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Pennsylvania giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richard King Mellon Foundation | Pennsylvania | $52.3M | 29 | 2024 |
| 2 | Hope International | Pennsylvania | $52.1M | 12 | 2024 |
| 3 | Dietrich Foundation | Pennsylvania | $35.0M | 3 | 2024 |
| 4 | Hillman Family Foundations | Pennsylvania | $33.5M | 38 | 2024 |
| 5 | The Lenfest Institute for Journalism | Pennsylvania | $15.4M | 2 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit | Virginia | $14.5M | 18 | 2024 |
| 7 | Homes for Hope | Pennsylvania | $8.1M | 3 | 2024 |
| 8 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York | $8.0M | 15 | 2024 |
| 9 | Pidc-local Development Corporation | Pennsylvania | $5.6M | 23 | 2022 |
| 10 | The Goldman Sachs Foundation | New York | $5.2M | 11 | 2024 |
| 11 | Jobsohio | Ohio | $5.1M | 5 | 2023 |
| 12 | The Heinz Endowments | Pennsylvania | $4.7M | 47 | 2024 |
| 13 | Impact Harrisburg | Pennsylvania | $2.9M | 44 | 2023 |
| 14 | Philadelphia Industrial Development | Pennsylvania | $2.8M | 57 | 2024 |
| 15 | Lehigh Valley Community Foundation | Pennsylvania | $2.1M | 27 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest economic development funders in Pennsylvania — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 83 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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