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Pryor E & Arlene R Neuber Charitable Trust

Pittsburgh, PA

The trust supports organizations working in community philanthropy, aging services, arts, STEM education, housing, homelessness services, and youth mentorship, primarily in Pennsylvania, especially Lancaster County, with occasional funding in Illinois. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $180,106, with a median of $15,000. It does not limit grants to preselected organizations; applicants are directed to contact PNC Charitable Trust Grant Review Committee and consult the trust’s website for application materials.

Ferree Foundation

Lancaster, PA

The Ferree Foundation supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits in health, human services, education, arts and culture, the environment, and history, with priority for organizations serving Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants ranged from $3,250 to $400,000, with a median of $18,460. It accepts unsolicited letters of intent on a rolling basis from December 1 through July 31; invited organizations may submit a full application.

PPL Foundation

Allentown, PA

PPL Foundation funds education, workforce development, diversity, equity and inclusion, community revitalization, and community-benefiting events and programs, primarily in communities within the company’s service territory, including Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. Its education and equity grants generally offer $2,500–$50,000, while 2025 grants had a median of $5,000 and varied widely in size. Applications are publicly available, and sponsorship requests are accepted year-round; other program deadlines vary.

The Rettew Charitable Foundation

Lancaster, PA

Jules Podell Foundation Inc

Summit, NJ

The Jules Podell Foundation supports charitable organizations working in areas including health, youth literacy, children’s basic needs, and services for people with developmental disabilities. Its 2025 grants ranged from $103 to $14,113, with a median of $1,000; most funding went to New Jersey, followed by New York and Florida. The foundation accepts requests by letter, and its filing says awards are not restricted to preselected organizations.

The McCance Foundation

North Scituate, MA

The McCance Foundation supports organizations in areas including environmental protection, education, health care, poverty reduction, and arts and culture, with grants concentrated in New York and Massachusetts. In 2024, grants ranged from $200 to $1,000,500, with a median of $5,000. It is invitation-only and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Mary E Grebinger Trust Under Will

Pittsburgh, PA

Members 1ST Charitable Foundation

Enola, PA

The foundation supports local grassroots nonprofits in South Central and Northeastern Pennsylvania, with interests including arts and culture, education, financial literacy, health, social services, diversity and inclusion, and veterans’ services. Recent grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. It accepts online applications on a rolling basis, with listed 2026 deadlines of February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1.

Dart Foundation

Mason, MI

The Dart Foundation supports community-level services and resources, including education, youth, science, technology, the environment, journalism, and help for victims, with both program and infrastructure grants. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,000 to $900,000, with a median of $50,000; it focuses on mid-Michigan and communities connected to Dart Container facilities and headquarters. It says it proactively contacts organizations but also describes applying by letter with a project description, requested amount, and IRS determination letter.

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.