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The Michele & Agnese Cestone Foundation

Pennington, NJ

The Michele & Agnese Cestone Foundation supports animal care and welfare, including sanctuaries, rescue groups, and animal-care programs, with grants across the U.S.; in 2024, awards ranged from $5,000 to $200,000, with a median of $12,000. It does not limit awards to preselected organizations and invites applicants to contact Bank of America Private Bank with a letter describing the organization’s history and tax-exempt status.

United Way of Bradford County

Towanda, PA

United Way of Bradford County funds local programs addressing education, health, financial stability, and community needs such as hunger, housing, childcare, and mental health. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,000 to $30,000, with a median of $11,750, and went mostly to Pennsylvania organizations, with some support in New York. The profile describes an annual allocation process but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

The Gerald B Shreiber Foundation

Mullica Hill, NJ

The Gerald B Shreiber Foundation funded a broad mix of charitable organizations, including health care, education, animal welfare, conservation, and organizations supporting Israel, with grants concentrated in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, California, and Illinois. Its 2022 grants ranged from $500 to $655,000, with a median of $2,500. It stated that it funded only preselected organizations and did not accept unsolicited requests; the available profile suggests it may have stopped grantmaking.

Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation

Wyalusing, PA

Tuscarora Wayne Mutual Foundation supports community needs, including fire and emergency services, food assistance, churches, and other nonprofits, with most funding going to Pennsylvania organizations. Its 2024 grants ranged from $250 to $10,000, with a median award of $1,000. It accepts written requests describing the proposed use of funds and confirming the applicant’s tax-exempt status; no deadline is listed.

Newman W Benson Foundation

Towanda, PA

The Newman W Benson Foundation’s 2021 grants supported churches, schools, community organizations, and other charities, with all reported grant dollars going to Pennsylvania organizations and special consideration for Towanda and Bradford County. It made 22 grants totaling $611,282, ranging from $500 to $500,000, with a median of $5,000. Its final filing says it accepted no unsolicited requests and indicates the foundation may have wound down.

Morash Lula R Tuw

Wellsboro, PA

The Pittsburgh Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

The Pittsburgh Foundation funds nonprofits working in basic needs, equity and social justice, environmental action, arts and culture, and economic mobility, with most opportunities for organizations in Allegheny County or primarily serving its residents. Its 2024 grants had a median amount of about $18,600, though awards varied widely. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The William Penn Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

The William Penn Foundation funds arts and culture, children and families, civic participation, the environment and public spaces, and workforce training, primarily in the Philadelphia region. Its 2024 median grant was $50,000, though awards varied widely. It accepts unsolicited requests through limited open applications and invites letters of inquiry from public charities.

Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation

Coraopolis, PA

DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation primarily funds youth sports participation in under-resourced communities, including equipment, registration costs and facilities, and also supports outdoor access and education. Its 2025 grants ranged from $626 to $2.5 million, with a median of $5,000, and Sports Matter funding has reached all 50 states. Sports Matter opportunities are by invitation only; the foundation says 501(c)(3) grant requests should be submitted in writing.

Hillman Family Foundations

Pittsburgh, PA

The 18 independently operated foundations support projects in areas such as arts and culture, health, education, economic development, and community improvement, with a preference for Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania; each foundation has its own geographic focus. In 2024, grants ranged from $75 to $5 million, with a median of $20,000. The 2024 filing says unsolicited requests are accepted, beginning with a brief letter of intent through the online portal.

Pidc Financing Corporation

Philadelphia, PA

PIDC Financing Corporation administers Pennsylvania business loans for real estate, leasehold improvements, and equipment, as well as partner-funded grants for Philadelphia economic, cultural, civic, historical, storefront, and stormwater projects. Its 2024 filing reports no grants, so no typical giving level is stated; grant partners select recipients, and the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.