The PPL Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and serves as the charitable arm of PPL Corporation, one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States. Established in 2015, the foundation has invested over $35 million to strengthen education and create vibrant, sustainable communities. The foundation supports over 400 nonprofit organizations annually across its service regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$6.2M
+22.7% YoY
Grant Count
271
-5.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
+30.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The PPL Foundation empowers communities by supporting student success from cradle to career and promoting the development of vibrant and sustainable communities.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Education — Building strong foundations through equitable and engaging high-quality educational opportunities for all students, with particular emphasis on those in need
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion — Supporting communities where all are respected, valued, and free to reach their full potential
- Sustainable Communities — Supporting public safety, emergency and disaster preparedness, environmental conservation initiatives, and both social and economic growth
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$25,000+
Review Cycle
- **Total Giving (Lifetime):** Over $35 million since 2015
How to Apply
Students apply directly through partner schools
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
- Pennsylvania: 29 counties served by PPL Electric Utilities
- Rhode Island
- Kentucky: Scholarship partnerships with Kentucky State University and Tennessee State University
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $53.4 million (2024)
- Annual Giving: $6.2 million (2024)
- Total Revenue: $2.32 million (2024)
- Total Expenses: $6.4 million (2024)
- Giving Rate: 11.6% of assets
- Total Liabilities: $0 (2024)
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Ppl Foundation
PPL: Empowering Communities Grants
PPL FOUNDATION
Amount
US $2,500 - US $50,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
PPL: Energizing Education Grants
PPL FOUNDATION
Amount
US $2,500 - US $50,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
PPL: Powering Equity Grants
PPL FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISSETTE O SANTANA | PRESIDENT | 1.92 | — |
| TADD J HENNINGER | VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 0.19 | — |
| CHRISTINE MARTIN | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.06 | — |
| GREG CORNETT | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.06 | — |
| VANESSA D HARTLINE | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 0.19 | — |
| ANDREW ELMORE | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 0.12 | — |
| BREE ARCHAMBAULT | CORPORATE SECRETARY | 0.64 | — |
| ARDEN LEYDEN | ASSISTANT CORPORATE SECRETARY | 0.48 | — |
| JOSEPH P BERGSTEIN JR | DIRECTOR | 0.12 | — |
| WENDY STARK | DIRECTOR | 0.12 | — |
| DAVID ARTHUR | DIRECTOR | 0.12 | — |
| RYAN W HILL | DIRECTOR | 0.12 | — |
| DAVID J BONENBEGER | VICE PRESIDENT (UNTIL 04/24) | 0.06 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The PPL Foundation awarded grants to outstanding STEM teachers and distributed $500,000 to support community vitality across eastern and central Pennsylvania. The foundation also awarded $1 million to empower communities throughout eastern and central Pennsylvania. In 2024, the foundation contributed more than $6.5 million to support over 400 nonprofit organizations, advancing its mission to foster student success, promote equity, and build sustainable communities.
PPL Foundation awards grants to outstanding STEM teachersSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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