Lan Deng and Haitao Liu Family Foundation

Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania funds education, research, patient care, and community programs, with many grants supporting Philadelphia-area organizations and institutions. In 2025, it made 127 grants ranging from $5,007 to $5,008,686, with a median of $12,300; 92% of grant dollars went to Pennsylvania. Unsolicited requests are not addressed generally, though specific research programs have their own application processes.

Boston Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

The Boston Foundation funds nonprofits and community initiatives focused on equity and opportunity, including child well-being, economic opportunity, community wealth, and community leadership, primarily in Greater Boston. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000, while specific programs offer amounts such as $50,000; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Reach Higher Foundation

Wilmington, DE

Reach Higher Foundation supports varied charitable causes, including education, employment, and fire assistance; its 2025 grants went to organizations in multiple states, with the largest share of funding going to California. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Danica Foundation

New York, NY

Albemarle Foundation

Charlotte, NC

In 2024, the Albemarle Foundation funded emergency relief, education, community philanthropy, and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, among other causes. It made 147 grants totaling $3.65 million; awards ranged from $10 to $1,359,587, with a median of $1,000. Most grant dollars went to Delaware, with additional funding in the District of Columbia and North Carolina; the filing says applicants should contact the foundation and directs them to application materials, but does not explicitly state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

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.