Sports & Recreation Grant Funders in Pennsylvania
230 foundations with a documented sports & recreation focus have made grants to Pennsylvania nonprofits in recent years, together directing $130.5M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 230 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 sports & recreation funders in Pennsylvania
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Pennsylvania giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Athletic Conference | Texas | $36.3M | 6 | 2023 |
| 2 | Big East Conference Inc | New York | $33.5M | 6 | 2023 |
| 3 | Richard King Mellon Foundation | Pennsylvania | $4.5M | 19 | 2024 |
| 4 | Northeast Conference | New Jersey | $4.2M | 12 | 2025 |
| 5 | West Chester University | Pennsylvania | $4.0M | 6 | 2025 |
| 6 | Urban Affairs Coalition | Pennsylvania | $3.7M | 2 | 2024 |
| 7 | The Pittsburgh Foundation | Pennsylvania | $3.6M | 95 | 2024 |
| 8 | Community Giving Foundation | Pennsylvania | $2.7M | 106 | 2024 |
| 9 | United Way of Berks County Inc | Pennsylvania | $2.6M | 7 | 2024 |
| 10 | The Heinz Endowments | Pennsylvania | $2.1M | 4 | 2024 |
| 11 | John E Morgan Foundation Inc | New York | $1.8M | 4 | 2024 |
| 12 | Campbell Educational and Community | Pennsylvania | $1.7M | 6 | 2024 |
| 13 | Midway USA Foundation Inc | Missouri | $1.3M | 106 | 2024 |
| 14 | The William Penn Foundation | Pennsylvania | $1.3M | 9 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest sports & recreation funders in Pennsylvania — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 230 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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