Higher Education Grant Funders in Pennsylvania
2353 foundations with a documented higher education focus have made grants to Pennsylvania nonprofits in recent years, together directing $1.8B to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 2353 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 higher education funders in Pennsylvania
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Pennsylvania giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business Leadership Organized for | Pennsylvania | $399.8M | 1931 | 2025 |
| 2 | Central Pennsylvania Scholarship Fund | Pennsylvania | $194.6M | 1477 | 2024 |
| 3 | Dietrich Foundation | Pennsylvania | $160.4M | 24 | 2024 |
| 4 | Foundation for Jewish Day Schools of | Pennsylvania | $82.6M | 222 | 2024 |
| 5 | Richard King Mellon Foundation | Pennsylvania | $56.0M | 36 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Foundation for Indiana University | Pennsylvania | $43.5M | 9 | 2025 |
| 7 | Lola G Duff & William H Duff Ii Scholarship | Pennsylvania | $28.8M | 5 | 2025 |
| 8 | Srcco | North Carolina | $26.3M | 5 | 2024 |
| 9 | The Heinz Endowments | Pennsylvania | $23.6M | 103 | 2024 |
| 10 | The Howley Foundation | Ohio | $22.6M | 77 | 2024 |
| 11 | Pittsburgh Jewish Educational | Pennsylvania | $19.5M | 24 | 2023 |
| 12 | United Lutheran Seminary Endowment | Pennsylvania | $16.6M | 5 | 2024 |
| 13 | West Chester University Foundation | Pennsylvania | $15.4M | 13 | 2024 |
| 14 | Pjhs Scholarship Organization | Pennsylvania | $12.3M | 16 | 2025 |
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The funders above are the biggest higher education funders in Pennsylvania — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 2353 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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