Lake Heron Conservancy

American Water Charitable Foundationinc

Camden, NJ

The American Water Charitable Foundation funds water and environmental projects, as well as work in education, workforce readiness, and community support; its 2025 grants had a median of $5,000 and ranged from $500 to $614,954. Applicants must operate in or directly benefit an American Water service territory, and giving is not restricted to preselected organizations; some programs are invitation-only.

B K Simon Family Charitable Fdn-Tr

Pittsburgh, PA

In 2025, the foundation funded general operating support for organizations including universities, charities, libraries, and advocacy groups, with grants ranging from $2,500 to $330,000 and a median of $30,000. Giving was concentrated in Pennsylvania, with additional support in Virginia and California. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Weconservepa

Harrisburg, PA

WeConservePA funds conservation and trail-related projects, including land and water protection, conservation easement work, and planning by land trusts. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,332 to $39,868, with a median of $11,500; its grant programs focus primarily on Pennsylvania. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Margie L Brown Family Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

The Margie L Brown Family Foundation supports charitable organizations, including educational, religious, and cultural groups, with most 2025 funding going to Pennsylvania and Arizona. Its 2025 grants ranged from $36 to $7,300, with a median grant of $1,250. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc

Annapolis, MD

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation funds environmental restoration, watershed and habitat protection, pollution reduction, conservation, and environmental education, with recent grants focused on the Chesapeake Bay region. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,758 to $146,692, with a median of $27,885, and went to recipients in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Pennsylvania Trout Inc

Bellefonte, PA

To conserve, protect, restore, and sustain Pennsylvanias cold water fisheries especially our wild trout resources.

Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation

Mechanicsburg, PA

Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation supports economic development and tourism, including tourism projects that attract overnight visitors, in Cumberland County and surrounding regions. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,400 to $3 million, with a median of $26,832; its 2026 Tourism Product Development Grant accepts requests of $25,000–$500,000. The listed tourism grant has application dates, but whether CAEDC accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

The Nature Conservancy

Arlington, VA

The Nature Conservancy funds conservation activities, including land and water protection, climate resilience, and conservation partnerships, with grants reaching organizations and projects in many locations worldwide. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $31,000, while its New York Climate Resilience program offered grants of up to $50,000 for acquisition and $25,000 for planning and capacity; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Michael Baker International Foundation

Moon Township, PA

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.