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Cause Science and technologyState Pennsylvania78 funders

Foundations that fund science and technology in Pennsylvania

78 private foundations based in Pennsylvania with a return in the last two years gave $10.3 million to science and technology organizations in 110 grants. The median grant was $15,000, and 41 of these foundations accept applications.

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Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2023 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to science and technology

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is science and technology.

  1. John Templeton FoundationWest Conshohocken, PA · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $3,388,688 to science and technology
  2. Richard King Mellon FoundationLigonier, PA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $1,140,000 to science and technology
  3. The William Penn FoundationPhiladelphia, PA · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $1,106,002 to science and technology
  4. Wadhwani Impact TrustBridgeville, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,000,000 to science and technology
  5. Te Connectivity FoundationWayne, PA · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $550,000 to science and technology
  6. Arconic FoundationPittsburgh, PA · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $500,000 to science and technology
  7. Howmet Aerospace FoundationPittsburgh, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $350,000 to science and technology
  8. Orris C&B Dewey Hirtzel Memorial FDPittsburgh, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $320,000 to science and technology
  9. Pappafava-Ray Foundation IncN Huntingdon, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to science and technology
  10. Wyncote FoundationPhiladelphia, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $200,000 to science and technology
  11. Sarah Scaife Foundation IncorporatedPittsburgh, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $150,000 to science and technology
  12. McElhattan FoundationPittsburgh, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $110,000 to science and technology
  13. William G Rohrer Charitable FoundationPittsburgh, PA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to science and technology
  14. Ryan-Richtsmeier Charitable Foundation IncPhiladelphia, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $80,000 to science and technology
  15. The Clara E and John H Ware Jr FoundationPhiladelphia, PA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $75,000 to science and technology
  16. The Grable FoundationPittsburgh, PA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $65,000 to science and technology
  17. The John Lazarich FoundationExton, PA · tax year 2023 1 grant Accepts applications $62,000 to science and technology
  18. Air Products FoundationAllentown, PA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $55,000 to science and technology
  19. The Annenberg FoundationConshohocken, PA · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $55,000 to science and technology
  20. John M Hopwood IrrPittsburgh, PA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to science and technology
  21. Ainsworth FoundationSaegertown, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to science and technology
  22. Alex C Walker Educational & CharitablePittsburgh, PA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $45,000 to science and technology
  23. RK Mellon Family FoundationLigonier, PA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $40,000 to science and technology
  24. The Brook J Lenfest Foundation IncAudubon, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $35,000 to science and technology
  25. Blue Yak FoundationKennett Square, PA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $35,000 to science and technology
  26. The Eugene Garfield Foundation 0706-03-45Philadelphia, PA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $33,202 to science and technology
  27. Macelree Family FoundationNewtown Square, PA · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $25,000 to science and technology
  28. The Oxford Area FoundationOxford, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to science and technology
  29. Hillman Family FoundationsPittsburgh, PA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $25,000 to science and technology
  30. The KCK FoundationKing of Prussia, PA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to science and technology
  31. The Davis & Smith Family Foundation IncBethlehem, PA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to science and technology
  32. Another Light FoundationCollegeville, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to science and technology
  33. Waldorf Educational Foundation 0049-05-11Philadelphia, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $18,000 to science and technology
  34. Carita Foundation-ImaPittsburgh, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to science and technology
  35. The Patricia Kind Family FoundationPhiladelphia, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to science and technology
  36. The Comis Foundation 2423-00-48Philadelphia, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to science and technology
  37. Gender Justice FundPhiladelphia, PA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $13,000 to science and technology
  38. Millrace Foundation Charitable TrustRadnor, PA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $11,000 to science and technology
  39. The Blackhorse FoundationHanover Township, PA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology
  40. Arkema Inc FoundationKing of Prussia, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to science and technology
  41. Richard A Zappala Family FoundationPittsburgh, PA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology
  42. Maria FoundationPittsburgh, PA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to science and technology
  43. Heinz Family FoundationPittsburgh, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology
  44. Glenn & Ruth Mengle Foundation TrustIndiana, PA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to science and technology
  45. Negley Flinn Charitable FoundationPittsburgh, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to science and technology
  46. The Huron FoundationPhiladelphia, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology
  47. Lincoln Financial Foundation IncRadnor, PA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to science and technology
  48. John F & Nancy LV Fleck Oyler FoundationSewickley, PA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology
  49. The Max and Bella Stein Charitable TrustWayne, PA · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology
  50. Arthur Vining Davis Foundation #2Pittsburgh, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $8,000 to science and technology

Open to applications

25 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. John Templeton FoundationWest Conshohocken, PA · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $3,388,688 to science and technology
  2. Richard King Mellon FoundationLigonier, PA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $1,140,000 to science and technology
  3. The William Penn FoundationPhiladelphia, PA · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $1,106,002 to science and technology
  4. Orris C&B Dewey Hirtzel Memorial FDPittsburgh, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $320,000 to science and technology
  5. Sarah Scaife Foundation IncorporatedPittsburgh, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $150,000 to science and technology
  6. McElhattan FoundationPittsburgh, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $110,000 to science and technology
  7. William G Rohrer Charitable FoundationPittsburgh, PA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to science and technology
  8. The Grable FoundationPittsburgh, PA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $65,000 to science and technology
  9. The John Lazarich FoundationExton, PA · tax year 2023 1 grant Accepts applications $62,000 to science and technology
  10. Air Products FoundationAllentown, PA · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $55,000 to science and technology
  11. John M Hopwood IrrPittsburgh, PA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to science and technology
  12. Alex C Walker Educational & CharitablePittsburgh, PA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $45,000 to science and technology
  13. RK Mellon Family FoundationLigonier, PA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $40,000 to science and technology
  14. The Brook J Lenfest Foundation IncAudubon, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $35,000 to science and technology
  15. The Oxford Area FoundationOxford, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to science and technology
  16. Hillman Family FoundationsPittsburgh, PA · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $25,000 to science and technology
  17. Waldorf Educational Foundation 0049-05-11Philadelphia, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $18,000 to science and technology
  18. The Patricia Kind Family FoundationPhiladelphia, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $15,000 to science and technology
  19. Arkema Inc FoundationKing of Prussia, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to science and technology
  20. Maria FoundationPittsburgh, PA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to science and technology
  21. Glenn & Ruth Mengle Foundation TrustIndiana, PA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to science and technology
  22. Negley Flinn Charitable FoundationPittsburgh, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to science and technology
  23. Lincoln Financial Foundation IncRadnor, PA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to science and technology
  24. Arthur Vining Davis Foundation #2Pittsburgh, PA · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $8,000 to science and technology
  25. B & W Family FoundationMalvern, PA · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $7,860 to science and technology