How much funding does Brook J. Lenfest Foundation Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Brook J. Lenfest Foundation Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Brook J. Lenfest Foundation Grant?

Eligible applicants: For nonprofits serving this population. Geography: Operating in the Greater Philadelphia region, with an emphasis on Philadelphia. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Brook J. Lenfest Foundation Grant

The Brook J Lenfest Foundation Inc

Foundation Grants for Education Workforce Development Grants Grants for Mentoring Programs Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://www.philafound.org/nonprofits/available-grants/brook-j-lenfest/)._
For nonprofits serving this population

Geography

Operating in the Greater Philadelphia region, with an emphasis on Philadelphia

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Common requirements for all grant applicants
One year of financial data

Overview

Mission and Areas of Interest

The Brook J. Lenfest Foundation is a charitable foundation established by Brook J. Lenfest in 2000. It is dedicated to making people aware of positive life choices and providing support and opportunities for those motivated to pursue them. Its grants focus mainly on education, job training and mentoring programs.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

For nonprofits serving this population:
- Those with programs operating in the Greater Philadelphia region, with an emphasis on Philadelphia.
Common requirements for all grant applicants:
- 501(c)(3) status
- One year of financial data

What The Brook J Lenfest Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025: 42
Total given: $1.18M
Median grant: $25K
Range: $1,287–$126K

By dollars: Pennsylvania 90%, Massachusetts 5%, New Jersey 3%. Top recipient cities: Philadelphia, PA; State College, PA; Boston, MA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

United Way of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA

Pathways to opportunity

$100K
Big Picture Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA

Real world learning program

$50K
New Leash on Life USA · Philadelphia, PA

Workforce development program

$50K
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University · Philadelphia, PA

Women in natural sciences

$35K
Beat the Streets Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA

Playmaker program

$25K