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Nesbitt Family Charitable Foundation

Dallas, PA

The Nesbitt Family Charitable Foundation supports children’s education and services, scholarships, family support, food assistance, women’s safety, and the arts in Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wyoming Counties, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $4,750. It accepts requests by letter describing the charity’s needs; requests should be mailed by October 31.

The Tambur Family Foundation

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sordoni Foundation Inc

Kingston, PA

The Sordoni Foundation funds civic, cultural, educational, health care, and social service organizations, primarily in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $75,000, with a median of $10,000. It accepts unsolicited requests by letter with a specific proposal at any time.

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.

Duke Energy Foundation

Charlotte, NC

The Duke Energy Foundation funds workforce development, local economic development and recovery, disaster resilience, conservation, and economic opportunity in communities across North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. It reports more than $30 million in annual charitable grants; awards vary widely, with a 2024 median of $25,000, and applications of $20,000 or less are accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants should contact their local Foundation representative before applying.

The Luzerne Foundation

Wilkes-Barre, PA

The Luzerne Foundation funds nonprofits and other eligible organizations working in social services, education, health, arts and culture, youth, community development, historic preservation, and the environment. It primarily serves Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, though grants may reach beyond the county; its 2024 grants ranged from $5,250 to $300,000, with a median of $15,221.

Sordoni Family Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The Sordoni Family Foundation funds nonprofits in arts and culture, economic development, education, health and human services, and the environment, primarily in Northeastern Pennsylvania; it does not fund individuals. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $165,000, with a median award of $5,000. It accepts applications at any time by letter with a specific proposal.

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.

Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation

Coraopolis, PA

The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation primarily funds youth sports programs that reduce barriers to participation, with additional support for public lands and outdoor access. Its 2025 grants had a median of $5,000, though awards ranged from $626 to $2.5 million, and its Sports Matter program supports eligible organizations across the U.S. Sports Matter opportunities are by invitation only.

Hillman Family Foundations

Pittsburgh, PA

The 18 independently operated Hillman foundations fund varied projects—including arts, health, education, workforce development, and community development—with priorities and geographic reach that differ by foundation. In 2024, grants ranged from $75 to $5 million, with a median award of $20,000. The stated application process begins with a brief letter of intent through the online portal; no deadline is listed.