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The Lenfest Scholars Foundation Inc

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 471810540  ·  Private foundation

The Lenfest Scholars Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $1.6M in giving and $65.0M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 30 individual grants from this funder — $10.3M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for higher education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.

$1.6M
Indexed giving (FY2025)
$65.0M
Assets (FY2025)
30
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What The Lenfest Scholars Foundation Inc funds

The Lenfest Scholars Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Schedule of Scholarship Recipients
LENFEST SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Wayne, PA$2.0M2023
Schedule of Scholarship Recipients
LENFEST SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Wayne, PA$1.7M2024
Schedule of Scholarship Recipients
LENFEST SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Wayne, PA$1.4M2022

How to apply for funding from The Lenfest Scholars Foundation Inc

From The Lenfest Scholars Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“Complete applications must be received by December 31 of the student's junior year in high school.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at lenfestfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Lenfest Scholars Foundation Inc

Does The Lenfest Scholars Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — The Lenfest Scholars Foundation Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Lenfest Scholars Foundation Inc fund?
The Lenfest Scholars Foundation Inc's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include Schedule of Scholarship Recipients. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Lenfest Scholars Foundation Inc give in grants?
The Lenfest Scholars Foundation Inc's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $1.6M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.3M over 30 grants.
Where is The Lenfest Scholars Foundation Inc located?
The Lenfest Scholars Foundation Inc is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 471810540.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Lenfest Scholars Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Lenfest Scholars Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.