Robert E and Leila Stegner Family Foundation

The Grimm Foundation

Waymart, PA

The Honesdale National Bank Foundation

Honesdale, PA

The foundation supports health and human services, education, culture, and community enhancements, generally in communities served by The Honesdale National Bank, primarily in Pennsylvania. In 2025, grants ranged from $20 to $15,000, with a median of $1,000. It accepts applications year-round and does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

John H Stegner and Helen a Stegner Charitable

Honesdale, PA

The Honesdale-based foundation supports religious organizations, emergency services, health-related work, and community organizations, primarily in Pennsylvania, with some grants in Washington, DC, and New York. In 2025, it awarded 12 grants totaling $64,647, ranging from $1,601 to $21,547. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Ernst & Young Foundation

New York, NY

The Ernst & Young Foundation primarily supports higher education and preparation for business careers, with additional grants for educational projects, social justice, and disaster relief. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,056 to $316,005, with a median of $13,525, and went to organizations across the United States.

Eastern Bank Foundation

Wakefield, MA

Eastern Bank Foundation funds systemic efforts to advance economic inclusion and mobility, including small-business equity, early childhood development, affordable housing, and workforce development. Its programs range from $1,000–$10,000 for Community Donations, up to $15,000 for CITC Grants, and $50,000–$150,000 for Impact Grants; it supports organizations primarily in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. The foundation accepts online applications, with no specific submission deadlines stated.

Moses Taylor Foundation Inc

Scranton, PA

The foundation funds health care access and quality, older adult and school-based health, and nonprofit effectiveness, primarily in Lackawanna County and nearby counties, while welcoming requests from an 11-county Northeastern Pennsylvania region. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $1.6 million, with a median of $37,450; it offers rolling grants under $40,000 and open-cycle grants of $40,000 or more. It accepts applications through its grant programs, but applicants must first schedule a meeting with foundation staff.

Gannett Foundation Inc

New York, NY

Gannett Foundation’s 2025 grants supported a range of organizations, with listed awards generally between $1,500 and $2,500, though the available figures do not establish a typical grant size or geographic focus. The foundation has wound down: its 2026 filing reports no grants or assets, and no current application process or acceptance of unsolicited requests is stated.

Rochester Area Community Foundation

Rochester, NY

Rochester Area Community Foundation supports charitable organizations and public-sector entities working on upward mobility, arts and culture, and environmental justice and sustainability, primarily in eight upstate New York counties. Grant sizes vary by opportunity, typically from $500 to $50,000, with a reported median grant of $15,000. It accepts applications through its online grant portal for available competitive opportunities.

The Chicago Community Trust

Chicago, IL

The Chicago Community Trust funds nonprofits addressing economic mobility, wealth gaps, and urgent community needs, with priorities including homeownership, small businesses, education, quality jobs, and investment in underinvested communities. Its 2025 itemized grants had a median of $26,500, though awards vary widely; grants generally benefit Chicago-region residents, and the Trust directs applicants to open opportunities but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

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.