Green Knight Economic Development Corp

Frank E Payne and Seba B Payne

Chicago, IL

The foundation supports environmental conservation, arts and culture, cancer research, civil liberties, housing, and human services, with 2024 grants ranging from $15,000 to $500,000 and a median of $85,000. Based in Chicago, it funds organizations across multiple states, with the largest shares going to Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania; it funds only preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Two Rivers Health & Wellness

Easton, PA

Two Rivers Health & Wellness funds nonprofit programs that improve health and well-being, with priorities including maternal and child health, behavioral and oral health, housing, homelessness, and services for older adults; it does not fund capital campaigns or building expansions. It focuses on Northampton County, Pennsylvania, and surrounding areas, with a typical grant around $11,600 (2025 awards ranged from $3,750 to $100,000).

John a and Margaret Post Foundation

Mt Bethel, PA

The foundation funds charitable organizations supporting quality of life, including arts, education, environment, health, and human services, with grants for programs and capital needs, primarily in northwest New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Its stated award range is $5,000–$50,000, though 2024 grants ranged from $2,000 to $200,000, with a median of $10,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and contributes only to preselected organizations.

Will R Beitel Children's Community Fdn

Nazareth, PA

The Cigna Group Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

The Cigna Group Foundation funds nonprofits addressing community health, especially youth and veteran mental health, health equity, and disaster relief, in communities across the U.S. and globally. Current program awards are generally $100,000–$250,000, depending on the focus area. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Chubb Charitable Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

The Chubb Charitable Foundation supports youth development through education, mentorship, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and community programs, as well as organizations working in areas such as humanitarian aid, health, and disability services. Its 2024 grants ranged from $50 to $1 million, with a median of $200; funding was concentrated in New York, Washington, D.C., New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The foundation directs applicants to its proposal guidelines and states that it does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc

Radnor, PA

Lincoln Financial Foundation funds nonprofits focused on financial wellness and workforce development, youth education, and human services such as housing, homelessness, and food insecurity, with an emphasis on measurable outcomes. Its 2025 grants ranged from $3 to $250,000, with a median of $100, and it supports eligible organizations serving listed communities where Lincoln Financial has a significant presence, including Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, and Omaha. It does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Pittsburgh Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

The Pittsburgh Foundation funds basic needs, racial equity and social justice, environmental action, arts and culture, and economic mobility, primarily for organizations located in or serving Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants had a median of $18,576, 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 engagement, the environment and public spaces, and workforce training across the Philadelphia region. Its 2024 grants ranged from $45 to $7.78 million, with a median of $50,000. It accepts unsolicited requests through a limited open-application process, though it recommends applying through a relevant RFP when available.

Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation

Coraopolis, PA

The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation primarily funds youth sports programs that reduce barriers to participation, with additional support for public lands and outdoor access. Its 2025 grants had a median of $5,000, though awards ranged from $626 to $2.5 million, and its Sports Matter program supports eligible organizations across the U.S. Sports Matter opportunities are by invitation only.

Hillman Family Foundations

Pittsburgh, PA

The 18 independently operated Hillman foundations fund varied projects—including arts, health, education, workforce development, and community development—with priorities and geographic reach that differ by foundation. In 2024, grants ranged from $75 to $5 million, with a median award of $20,000. The stated application process begins with a brief letter of intent through the online portal; no deadline is listed.

Pidc Financing Corporation

Philadelphia, PA

PIDC Financing Corporation administers Pennsylvania’s PIDA loan program, which finances businesses’ real estate acquisitions, leasehold improvements, and capital equipment, and the state-funded Local Share Account grant program. It reported no grants in 2022–2024, so no typical grant size is stated; program eligibility areas and whether it accepts unsolicited requests are not specified.