The Lenfest Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
- Wayne , PA
- http://lenfestfoundation.org
- Key People
- Contact Info
- Open to Unsolicited Applications
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EIN: 23-3031350
Foundation Overview
Based in Wayne, PA, The Lenfest Foundation Inc has awarded 214 grants totaling $58,788,179 to organizations in Pennsylvania, Connecticut and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $13,000,000, with a median award of $69,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$58,788,179
Total Assets
$0
Median Grant (all grants)
$69,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
0 (No grants in 2023)
Median Grant
$0
% Median Grant Decline
-100%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: N/A
0 of 5 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Pennsylvania
95% of all grants are concentrated in Pennsylvania, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Pennsylvania, funding concentrates in Philadelphia (87%), West Chester (1%), Doylestown (1%).
Funding Trajectory
-89%
Declining funding trend with 89% decrease over 3 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (53%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Lenfest Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philanthropi Charitable | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Lenfest Foundation Board Members | 2022 |
| The Philadelphia Foundation | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Lenfest Foundation Board Members | 2022 |
| Urban Affairs Coalition | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Vanguard Charitable Fund | $2,825,000 | Warwick, RI, US | Lenfest Foundation Board Members | 2022 |
| Drexel University | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Lenfest Legacy Project | 2022 |
| Aarp Foundation Experienc | $40,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Academy Of Natural Scienc | $220,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Wins Program | 2021 |
| After School Activities P | $70,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| After School All-stars | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Anchors Camp Inc | $25,000 | Hartford, CT, US | Summer Camp | 2021 |
| Arts Reach Inc | $30,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Beat The Streets Philadelphia | $80,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Btsp Mentoring Center | 2021 |
| Bicycle Coalition Of Greater | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Bournelyf Special Camp | $75,000 | West Chester, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Boys Latin Of Philadelphia Charter | $200,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Ensuring Success In College & Beyond | 2021 |
| Breakthrough Of Greater Phila | $68,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | High School & Partnership Coordina. | 2021 |
| Bucks For Kids | $15,000 | Doylestown, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Caring People Alliance | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Summer Camp | 2021 |
| Chester County Futures | $100,000 | Exton, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Children First | $40,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Picasso Project | 2021 |
| Chipping Hill Micro Farms Inc | $20,000 | Blue Bell, PA, US | Weekly Gardening Classes | 2021 |
| Coded By Kids | $400,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Ost Programs | 2021 |
| Community College Of Philadelphia | $215,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Jr Stem Academy | 2021 |
| Congresso De Latinos Unidos Inc | $250,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Middle School Career Pathways | 2021 |
| Cradle Of Liberty Council | $80,000 | Wayne, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Cradles To Crayons | $40,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Everyday Essentials | 2021 |
| Creating It Futures Foundation | $75,000 | Downers Grove, IL, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Drueding Center | $40,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Economy League Of Southeastern Pa | $125,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Page Procurement Prep | 2021 |
| Education Law Center | $200,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Education Works | $1,000,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support Fo Powercorpsphl | 2021 |
| First Step Staffing | $200,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Individuals Experiencing Homelessnes | 2021 |
| Free Library Of Philadelphia | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Girl Scouts Of Eastern Pennsylvania | $230,000 | Miquon, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Graduate Philadelphia | $175,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Greater Phila Chp Tuskegee Airmen | $16,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Youth Aviation - Drone Training | 2021 |
| Greene Street Friends School | $60,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Horizons Summer Learning Program | 2021 |
| Greenlight Fund | $125,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Greenlight Philadelphia Fund Iii | 2021 |
| Harlem Lacrosse - Philadelphia | $30,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Education And Youth Sports | 2021 |
| Hoop Dreams Live Learn Hoop Inc | $5,000 | Cherry Hill, NJ, US | Hoop Dreams Basketball Academy | 2021 |
| Kimmel Center | $200,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Creative Stages | 2021 |
| Kipp Philadelphia Schools | $200,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Launchcode Foundation | $150,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Phila. Tech Career Accelerator | 2021 |
| Ligouri Academy | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Mann Center For Performing Arts | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Education Programs | 2021 |
| Mighty Writers | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Capacity Building For Ms Writing | 2021 |
| Mom's House | $15,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| North Philadelphia Nomads Rugby | $10,000 | Media, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Per Scholas | $450,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Per Scholas Philadelphia | 2021 |
| Philadelphia Education Fund | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates | $250,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Philadelphia Youth Basketball | $1,200,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Middle School Partnership Program | 2021 |
| Philadelphia Youth Network | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Philanthropi Charitable | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Lenfest Foundation Board Members | 2021 |
| Play On Philly | $150,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | After School Music Education | 2021 |
| Resilient Coders | $150,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Philadelphia Boot Camp | 2021 |
| Retired & Senior Volunteer Program | $24,000 | King Of Prussia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Salvation Army - Philadelphia | $230,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| St James School | $30,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Steppingstone Scholars Inc | $1,300,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Middle School Grades Academy | 2021 |
| Summer Search | $200,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Tech Impact | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Temple University | $1,200,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| The Associated Alumni Of Central Hs | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Summer Bridge Program | 2021 |
| The Mayor's Fund For Philadelphia | $500,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Phl Connected | 2021 |
| The Monkey & The Elephant | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating-pandemic Recovery | 2021 |
| The Philadelphia Foundation | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Lenfest Foundation Board Members | 2021 |
| Trustees Of The University Of Pa | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Diverseforce On Boards Program | 2021 |
| Turning Points For Children | $250,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Yvlifeset | 2021 |
| University City District | $250,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Connecting Talented West Phila. | 2021 |
| University City Science Center | $200,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Uplift Solutions Inc | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | 12 Week Construc. & Training/pathway | 2021 |
| Urban Affairs | $300,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Urban Dream Chasters Inc | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Level Up Program | 2021 |
| Vanguard Charitable Fund | $25,000 | Warwick, RI, US | Lenfest Foundation Board Members | 2021 |
| Whyy | $600,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Whyy Media Lab Program | 2021 |
| Work To Ride Inc | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | After School Program | 2021 |
| Ywca Of Bucks County | $90,000 | Trevose, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Aarp Foundation Experience Corps | $20,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Academy Of Natural Sciences Of Philadelphia | $20,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Wins Program | 2020 |
| Art Reach Inc | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Bicycle Coalition Of Greater Philadelphia | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Southeastern Pa | $300,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Youth Mentoring | 2020 |
| Bournelyf Special Camp | $25,000 | West Chester, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Boys Latin Of Philadelphia Charter School | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Ensuring Success In College And Beyond | 2020 |
| Broad Street Ministry | $200,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Step Up To The Plate | 2020 |
| Bucks For Kids | $5,000 | Doylestown, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Caring People Alliance | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Summer Camp | 2020 |
| Chester County Futures | $25,000 | Exton, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Chipping Hill Micro Farms Inc | $12,000 | Blue Bell, PA, US | Weekly Gardening Classes | 2020 |
| Coded By Kids | $200,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Ost Programs | 2020 |
| Congreso De Latinos Unidos Inc | $275,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Middle School Career Pathways | 2020 |
| Cradle Of Liberty Council Boy Scouts Of America | $30,000 | Wayne, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Cradles To Crayons | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Everyday Essentials | 2020 |
| Creating It Futures Foundation | $50,000 | Downers Grove, IL, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| District 1199c | $260,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Health And Human Services Cp | 2020 |
| Drexel University | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Center For Cultural Partnerships Co-ops | 2020 |
| Drueding Center | $20,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Economy League Of Southeastern Pa | $125,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Page Procurement Prep | 2020 |
| Education Law Center | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Education Works | $1,000,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support For Powercorpsphl | 2020 |
| First Step Staffing | $200,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Individuals Experiencing Homelessness | 2020 |
| Free Library Of Philadelphia | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Girl Scouts Of Eastern Pennsylvnaia | $30,000 | Miquon, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Graduate Philadelphia | $600,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Greene Street Friends School | $30,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Horizons Summer Learning Program | 2020 |
| Greenlight Fund | $125,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Greenlight Philadelphia Fund Iii | 2020 |
| Kimmel Center | $200,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Creative Stages | 2020 |
| Kipp Philadelphia Schools | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Mann Center For Performing Arts | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Education Programs | 2020 |
| Mighty Writers | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Capacity Building For Ms Writing Program | 2020 |
| Mom's House | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Pierce College | $500,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Center For Workforce Innovation And Partnerships | 2020 |
| Philadelphia Chapter Tuskegee Airmen | $8,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Youth Aviation - Drone Training And Flight Experience | 2020 |
| Philadelphia Futures For Youth | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Sponsor-a-scholar | 2020 |
| Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Philadelphia Youth Basketball | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Middle School Partnership Program And Collegiate Summer Camp Series | 2020 |
| Philadelphia Youth Network | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Philanthropi Charitable | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Lenfest Foundation Board Members Donor Advised Funds | 2020 |
| Philanthropy Network Of Greater Philadelphia | $7,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Play On Philly | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | After School Music Education | 2020 |
| Public Citizens For Children And Youth | $20,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Rebuilding Together Philadelphia | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Vo-tech | 2020 |
| Retired And Senior Volunteer Program | $12,000 | King Of Prussia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Salvation Army - Philadelphia | $30,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Settlement Music School | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Providing Middle School Students With A Critical Path To Success | 2020 |
| Spark Program Inc | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Accelerating Scale | 2020 |
| St James School | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Steppingstone Scholars Inc | $300,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Middle Schoole Grades Academy | 2020 |
| Tech Impact | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Temple University | $4,530,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| The Mayor's Fund For Philadelphia | $600,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Phl Connected | 2020 |
| The Philadelphia Foundation | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Lenfest Foundation Board Members Donor Advised Funds | 2020 |
| Turning Points For Children | $250,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Yvlifeset | 2020 |
| University City District | $250,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Connecting Talented West Philadelphians To Life Changing Jobs: A Collaborative Approach | 2020 |
| University City Science Center | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Diverseforce On Boards Program | 2020 |
| Urban Affairs Coalition | $150,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Pipeline Philly | 2020 |
| Vanguard Charitable Fund | $25,000 | Warwick, RI, US | Lenfest Foundaton Board Members Donor Advised Funds | 2020 |
| Villanova University | $1,000,000 | Villanova, PA, US | The Philadelphia Futures Scholars Program | 2020 |
| Whyy | $200,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Whyy Media Lab Program | 2020 |
| Ywca Of Bucks County | $30,000 | Trevose, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| The Lenfest Scholars Foundation Inc | $2,605,679 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Scholarships | 2020 |
| Aarp Foundation Experience Corps | $20,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2019 |
| Academy Of Natural Sciences Of Philadelphia | $20,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Wins Program | 2019 |
| After School Activities Partnerships | $70,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Ost Programs | 2019 |
| After School All-stars | $282,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Launch Summer Programming At Three Schools | 2019 |
| Art Reach Inc | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2019 |
| Bicycle Coalition Of Greater Philadelphia | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2019 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Southeastern Pa | $350,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Youth Mentoring | 2019 |
| Bournelyf Special Camp | $25,000 | West Chester, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2019 |
| Boys Latin Of Philadelphia Charter School | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Ensuring Success In College And Beyond | 2019 |
| Bucks For Kids | $5,000 | Doylestown, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2019 |
| Building 21 | $225,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support Individualized Career Instruction | 2019 |
| Caring People Alliance | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Summer Camp | 2019 |
| Chester County Futures | $25,000 | Exton, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2019 |
| Chipping Hill Micro Farms Inc | $13,000 | Blue Bell, PA, US | Weekly Gardening Classes | 2019 |
| Coded By Kids | $300,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Ost Programs | 2019 |
| Congreso De Latinos Unidos Inc | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Middle School Career Pathways | 2019 |
| Covid 19 Phl Fund | $1,000,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Covid 19 Fund | 2019 |
| Cradle Of Liberty Council Boy Scouts Of America | $30,000 | Wayne, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2019 |
| Cradles To Crayons | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Everyday Essentials | 2019 |
| Creating It Futures Foundation | $50,000 | Downers Grove, IL, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| District 1199c | $240,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Health And Human Services Cp | 2019 |
| Drexel University | $13,000,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Center For Cultural Partnerships Co-ops | 2019 |
| Drueding Center | $20,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2019 |
| Education Law Center | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2019 |
| First Step Staffing | $200,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Individuals Experiencing Homelessness | 2019 |
| Free Library Of Philadelphia | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2019 |
| Philanthropi | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2019 |
| Girl Scouts Of Eastern Pennsylvnaia | $30,000 | Miquon, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2019 |
| Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2019 |
| Greenlight Fund | $125,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Greenlight Philadelphia Fund Iii | 2019 |
| Greene Street Friends School | $30,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Horizons Summer Learning Program | 2019 |
| Vanguard Charitable Fund | $25,000 | Warwick, RI, US | General Operating Support | 2019 |
| Ipraxis | $50,000 | Elkins Park, PA, US | Ost Programs | 2019 |
| Jevs Human Services | $500,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Gateway Career Pathways Strategy | 2019 |
| Kimmel Center | $200,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Creative Stages | 2019 |
| Kipp Philadelphia Schools | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2019 |
| Legacy Youth Tennis And Education | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Junior Instruction/youth Employment | 2019 |
| The Lenfest Institute For Journalism | $12,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Klein College High School Media Workshop | 2019 |
| Liguori Academy | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Experiential Learning Program | 2019 |
| The Mann Center For The Performing Arts | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2019 |
| Mercy Vocational High | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2019 |
| Mighty Writers | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Capacity Building For Ms Writing Program | 2019 |
| Mom's House | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2019 |
| Opera Philadelphia | $12,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Workforce Readiness | 2019 |
| The Philadelphia Foundation | $125,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Lenfest Foundation Board Members Donor Advised Funds | 2019 |
| Philadelphia Mural Arts | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Philadelphia Schools Project | $1,200,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2019 |
| Philadelphia Youth Basketball | $150,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Middle School Partnership Program And Collegiate Summer Camp Series | 2019 |
| Philadelphia Youth Network | $250,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2019 |
| Philanthropy Network Of Greater Philadelphia | $30,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2019 |
| Play On Philly | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | After School Music Education | 2019 |
| Project Based Learning Center Inc | $230,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support For Individualized Career Instruction | 2019 |
| Public Citizens For Children And Youth | $20,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2019 |
| Rebel Ventures | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Operating Support | 2019 |
| Rebuilding Together Philadelphia | $150,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Vo-tech | 2019 |
| Retired And Senior Volunteer Program | $12,000 | King Of Prussia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2019 |
| Salvation Army - Philadelphia | $30,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2019 |
| Settlement Music School | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Providing Middle School Students With A Critical Path To Success | 2019 |
| Spark Program Inc | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Accelerating Scale | 2019 |
| Steppingstone Scholars Inc | $300,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Middle Schoole Grades Academy | 2019 |
| St James School | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2019 |
| Summer Search Philadelphia | $150,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Hybrid Mentoring In Philadelphia | 2019 |
| Tech Impact | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2019 |
| Temple University | $3,243,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2019 |
| Turning Points For Children | $250,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Yvlifeset | 2019 |
| University City District | $2,000,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Connecting Talented West Philadelphians To Life Changing Jobs: A Collaborative Approach | 2019 |
| University City Science Center | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2019 |
| Whyy | $200,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Whyy Media Lab Program | 2019 |
| Year Up Greater Philadelphia | $150,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Closing The Opportunity Guide | 2019 |
| Youthbuild Philadelphia | $150,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Alumni Network Support | 2019 |
| Ywca Of Bucks County | $30,000 | Trevose, PA, US | General Operating Support | 2019 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Lenfest Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 23-3031350 |
| Website | http://lenfestfoundation.org |
| Address | PO BOX 184 Valley Forge, PA 19481-0184 |
Key People (8)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Lenfest Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Board Chair | Dr Keith L Leaphart |
|---|---|
| Vice Chair/treasurer | Joseph F Huber |
| President | Marguerite Lenfest |
| Secretary | Diane Myer |
| Director | Jeffrey A Beachell |
Forms 990-PF
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