Funders / Pennsylvania
Foundations that fund museums and historical organizations in Pennsylvania
437 foundations have made 5,574 grants to museums and historical organizations in Pennsylvania, with a median grant of $10,000. At least 150 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
437
Funders
5,574
Grants
$10,000
Median grant
1266
Organizations in category
National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States — 13 grants to 11 organizations, median $12,000, largest $250,000. That is 32% of its Pennsylvania giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
Bradford County Tourism Promotion Agency — 13 grants to 5 organizations, median $8,000, largest $10,000. That is 39% of its Pennsylvania giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The Rail Heritage Trust First Option Bank Trustee — 4 grants to 3 organizations, median $12,500, largest $30,000. That is 80% of its Pennsylvania giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Feb 1.
Wyeth Foundation for American Art — 4 grants to 3 organizations, median $280,000, largest $1,996,605. That is 67% of its Pennsylvania giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Dec 15.
Bucks County Conference & Visitors Bureau — 16 grants to 9 organizations, median $19,000, largest $45,000. That is 21% of its Pennsylvania giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Pennsylvania Humanities Council — 26 grants to 24 organizations, median $12,017, largest $50,000. That is 12% of its Pennsylvania giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
RK Mellon Family Foundation — 31 grants to 8 organizations, median $10,000, largest $50,000. That is 14% of its Pennsylvania giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications any time.
The Arts Council of Erie D/B/a Erie Arts & Culture — 13 grants to 4 organizations, median $19,503, largest $87,395. That is 24% of its Pennsylvania giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The University of the Arts — 29 grants to 11 organizations, median $83,600, largest $645,000. That is 12% of its Pennsylvania giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau — 24 grants to 8 organizations, median $11,500, largest $25,000. That is 13% of its Pennsylvania giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The 10 funders most focused on museums and historical organizations in Pennsylvania, out of 437 on record.
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