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Buffalo, NY

The Buffalo-based foundation funds preselected charitable organizations, including religious groups, a college, and organizations focused on animal welfare and workforce development. Its 2025 grants ranged from $350 to $3,853, with a median of $1,156, and mainly supported organizations in Pennsylvania and Maryland, as well as several other states and Washington, D.C. It does not accept unsolicited requests.

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Pittsburgh, PA

This Pennsylvania foundation supports legal services, food access, human services, recreation, emergency services, and community organizations; its 2025 grants went to Pennsylvania recipients. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $30,000, with a median of $8,000. The 2024 filing says it does not limit giving to preselected organizations and refers applicants to attached materials for application details, but does not explicitly state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Pennsylvania Automotive Association Foundation

Harrisburg, PA

The Pennsylvania Automotive Association Foundation supports community outreach and scholarships, with a focus on charitable work connected to Pennsylvania’s new car and truck dealers and educational opportunities for their families; it grants to 501(c)(3) public charities in Pennsylvania and elsewhere in the U.S. Its 2025 grants had a median of $17,500, though awards ranged from $5,128 to over $1 million. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Foundation for Enhancing Communities

Harrisburg, PA

The Foundation for Enhancing Communities funds nonprofit work across areas including health and human services, education, arts and culture, community development, workforce development, mental health, and the environment, with priorities varying by grant opportunity and service area. In 2025, its grants ranged from $5,001 to $1,238,450, with a median of $12,996; most funding went to Pennsylvania, though recipients in other states also received grants. It offers competitive grant opportunities with online applications, but the profile does not say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Waynesboro Beneficial Fund Association

Waynesboro, PA

Lora Jean Greenawalt and Gilbert Lee Greenawa

Chambersburg, PA

The foundation supports charitable organizations, including community services, emergency response, animal welfare, shelter, education, and health organizations, with most funding going to Pennsylvania and some to Maryland and other states. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,815 to $28,153, with a median of $11,261. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Nora Roberts Foundation

Glenn Dale, MD

The Nora Roberts Foundation prioritizes literacy and also funds the arts, children, social justice, and the environment, supporting eligible public-serving nonprofits and programs across the United States, with priority for specified nearby counties and Washington, DC. Typical grants are about $5,000 for local groups and $3,000 for non-local groups; it recommends first-time applicants request $3,000–$5,000. Its 2024 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations, though its website describes an application process.

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.