Scientific Research Grant Funders in Pennsylvania
393 foundations with a documented scientific research focus have made grants to Pennsylvania nonprofits in recent years, together directing $481.1M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 393 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 scientific research funders in Pennsylvania
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Pennsylvania giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Baldrick's Foundation Inc | California | $41.7M | 33 | 2025 |
| 2 | Parker Institute for Cancer | California | $29.6M | 10 | 2024 |
| 3 | The Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc | New York | $23.1M | 41 | 2024 |
| 4 | The Leukemia & Lymphoma Societyinc | New York | $22.0M | 57 | 2025 |
| 5 | The Bessemer Giving Fund | New Jersey | $21.2M | 3 | 2024 |
| 6 | American Cancer Society Inc | Georgia | $20.6M | 18 | 2023 |
| 7 | The V Foundation | North Carolina | $16.4M | 26 | 2025 |
| 8 | Hillman Family Foundations | Pennsylvania | $15.5M | 15 | 2024 |
| 9 | Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundation | Pennsylvania | $13.9M | 26 | 2024 |
| 10 | The Charles E Kaufman Foundation | Pennsylvania | $12.3M | 37 | 2024 |
| 11 | Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance | Virginia | $11.3M | 20 | 2024 |
| 12 | Stoneleigh Foundation | Pennsylvania | $10.6M | 95 | 2025 |
| 13 | Ametek Foundation Inc | Pennsylvania | $9.2M | 4 | 2024 |
| 14 | Curefa Foundation Inc | Wisconsin | $8.5M | 12 | 2024 |
| 15 | Dr Miriam & Sheldon G Adelson | Massachusetts | $7.8M | 15 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest scientific research funders in Pennsylvania — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 393 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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