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Wells Fargo Regional Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

The Wells Fargo Regional Foundation supported resident-led neighborhood revitalization and community development, including housing, safety, education, small-business corridors, and green space, in eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Its 2020 grants averaged about $106,000, with selected awards ranging from $200,000 to $297,000; it ceased operations in 2021, transferring its programs to the Regional Foundation. The available information does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Firstenergy Foundation

Akron, OH

The FirstEnergy Foundation funds eligible nonprofits in FirstEnergy’s operating area, prioritizing housing stability, hunger relief, workforce development and STEM, alongside education, health and human services, arts, and community development. Its 2024 grants had a median of $1,375, though awards varied widely; it does not accept unsolicited requests.

United Way of Lebanon County Inc

Lebanon, PA

United Way of Lebanon County funds nonprofit programs and collaborations focused on health, education, family stability, and essential services for Lebanon County residents. Its 2026 guidelines offer $1,000–$25,000; in 2025, grants ranged from $5,600 to $90,000, with a $10,000 median. A 2026 application is provided, so unsolicited requests are accepted through the grant process.

Oceanfirst Foundation

Toms River, NJ

OceanFirst Foundation funds nonprofits working in economic stability, youth development, health and wellness, housing, education, and community quality of life, including scholarships, summer camps, and flexible support. It serves communities in OceanFirst Bank’s New Jersey footprint; 2025 grants ranged from $50 to $55,000, with a median of $2,200. It accepts unsolicited requests, and deadlines vary by program.

Pennsylvania Humanities Council

Philadelphia, PA

Pennsylvania Humanities Council funds humanities-based community programs in Pennsylvania, including resident-led planning, youth programming, and projects sharing local stories. Its 2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $22,500, while PA Heart & Soul offers selected Pennsylvania communities under 30,000 residents up to $50,000 over two to three years. PA Heart & Soul applications are accepted on a rolling basis, subject to available funding.

Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation

Washington, DC

NeighborWorks America supports affordable housing and community development, including construction and preservation, homeownership, housing counseling, foreclosure prevention, and capacity building for its affiliated organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,250 to $2.5 million, with a median of $337,300, and went to organizations across multiple states; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

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.

Leo Niessen Jr Charitable Tr-Main

Saint Louis, MO

The trust funds qualified 501(c)(3) organizations for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational work, with a particular history of supporting Holy Redeemer Hospital and Red Cloud Indian School. Recent grants ranged from $1,500 to $25,000, with a median of $5,000; it has no geographic limits but often supports organizations in southeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. It accepts applications from eligible organizations online and does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

The University of the Arts

Philadelphia, PA

The University of the Arts funds arts and cultural projects, with 2023 grants ranging from $5,725 to $534,400 and a median grant of $120,000. Its giving went primarily to Pennsylvania, especially Philadelphia-area organizations, with a small share going to California. The available information does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA

To strengthen philanthropy in order to create a more vibrant, resilient, and equitable region.

Laurie & Dave Foundation

Lebanon, PA

The Lenfest Institute for Journalism Special Asset Fund of TPF

Philadelphia, PA

The Lenfest Institute for Journalism funds high-impact local journalism, news technology, audience development, and sustainable business models, with a focus on Philadelphia and Pennsylvania as well as selected local-news efforts nationwide. Its 2024 median grant was $30,000, though awards ranged widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.