Jeremiah J Harrigan

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey

Philadelphia, PA

United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey funds nonprofits working to reduce poverty and expand opportunity, with focus areas including early learning, financial empowerment, career pathways, community resiliency, and benefits access. Its 2025 grants had a median of $60,000 (ranging from $6,000 to $1.59 million), and its Partnership Grant Program has offered $50,000 annually for two years; it serves four Pennsylvania counties and five Southern New Jersey counties.

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.

Eqt Foundation

Canonsburg, PA

EQT Foundation funds community enrichment, education and workforce development, and natural-resource conservation, including STEM, environmental, and arts and culture programs. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100 to $800,000, with a median of $10,000, and primarily supported communities in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and New York within EQT’s operating footprint. It accepts unsolicited requests from eligible nonprofits and institutions; applications are available on its website.

Kathryn & W H Schwarzschild Fund

Richmond, VA

The fund supports a varied range of charitable organizations, including arts, health care, community, and education groups, primarily in Virginia, with some giving in other states. Its 2024 grants ranged from $250 to $4,000, with a median of $750. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Bryant Foundation

Richmond, VA

The O'Melia Foundation

Birmingham, AL

The O’Melia Foundation supports charitable organizations across areas including healthcare, education, religion, emergency services, community giving, and arts and history, with 97% of its 2025 grant dollars going to Alabama. Its 20 grants ranged from $2,000 to $230,000, with a median of $5,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

Pennsylvania Humanities Council

Philadelphia, PA

Pennsylvania Humanities Council funds humanities-based community programs in Pennsylvania, including resident-led planning, youth programming, and projects sharing local stories. Its 2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $22,500, while PA Heart & Soul offers selected Pennsylvania communities under 30,000 residents up to $50,000 over two to three years. PA Heart & Soul applications are accepted on a rolling basis, subject to available funding.

Rita M McGinley Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

The foundation funds education, food distribution, health, and community and cultural organizations, with most 2024 funding going to Pennsylvania. Its 19 grants ranged from $1,000 to $1 million, with a median of $15,000. It accepts written inquiries with financial information and proof of charitable status; no deadline is listed.

Jevs Human Services

Philadelphia, PA

See description on schedule ojevs human services (JEVS) works with individuals to create sustainable paths to independence and economic security. Its vision is that every person achieves personal independence and fulfillment.jevs programs work together to help people meet their goals. Our programs focus on in-home care and residential services for individuals with disabilities and older adults, career and technical education, workforce development programs, behavioral health services, as well as education and employment support for youth and young adults.

South Dakota Community Foundation

Pierre, SD

The South Dakota Community Foundation funds public nonprofits and charitable projects benefiting South Dakota, including work in education, health, human services, culture, economic development, and community problem-solving. Its 2024 grants had a median of about $18,600, though awards varied widely; 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.

The Pfizer Foundation Inc

New York, NY

The Pfizer Foundation funds locally led health programs that improve access to care and strengthen health systems, as well as health-crisis and disaster responses, worldwide. In 2024, grants ranged from $2 to $4 million, with a median of $200. It supports only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.