The Brook J Lenfest Foundation Inc
Historical FunderAudubon, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-3031338 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$14.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $14,804 and $35,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WESTON SOMERVILLE |
|---|---|
| Address | 939 JEFFERSON AVE, AUDOBON PA 19403 |
| Phone | 2155271940 |
| WSOMERVILLE@LENFESTFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | SEE HTTPS://BROOKJLENFESTFOUNDATION.ORG/CONTACT-US/ FOR MORE INFORMATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | SEE HTTPS://BROOKJLENFESTFOUNDATION.ORG/CONTACT-US/ FOR MORE INFORMATION. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | Williamsport, PA | General support | $125,832 |
| United Way of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Pathways to opportunity | $100,000 |
| Big Picture Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Real world learning program | $50,000 |
| Heights Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| New Leash on Life USA | Philadelphia, PA | Workforce development program | $50,000 |
| Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| Wissahickon Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| The Commonwealth Society | Harrisburg, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| West Chester University Foundation | West Chester, PA | General support | $46,812 |
| Cristo Rey Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $35,000 |
| The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | Women in natural sciences | $35,000 |
| Mercy Career & Tech | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $30,000 |
| Avenue of the Arts | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $25,000 |
| Beat the Streets Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Playmaker program | $25,000 |
| Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $25,000 |
| Hopeworks | Camden, NJ | Career readiness program | $25,000 |
| Parentchild | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Per Scholas | Boston, MA | It support and cybersecurity training | $25,000 |
| Philadelphia Film Society | Philadelphia, PA | Fundraising campaign | $25,000 |
| Reading Allowed | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $25,000 |
| Rock to the Future | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $25,000 |
| Settlement Music School | Philadelphia, PA | Music education pathways | $25,000 |
| The Philadelphia Education Fund | Philadelphia, PA | College access program | $25,000 |
| Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech | Northhampton, MA | General support | $20,000 |
| Philabundance | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $20,000 |
| Teach for America | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $20,000 |
| Achieveability | Philadelphia, PA | Techup program | $15,000 |
| Baker Industries | Malvern, PA | Job readiness training | $15,000 |
| Casa of Philadelphia County | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $15,000 |
| Chester County Futures | Exton, PA | Passport program | $15,000 |
| Variety the Children's Charity of the Delaware Valley | Worcester, PA | General support | $15,000 |
| Penn State University | State College, PA | General support | $14,804 |
| Historical Society of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $12,500 |
| Penn State University | State College, PA | General support | $12,381 |
| Compass Working Capital | Philadelphia, PA | Family self-sufficiency program | $10,000 |
| Cradle of Hope | Jenkintown, PA | Transitional housing and case management | $10,000 |
| Green Light Fund Philadelphia | Boston, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Summer Search Phila | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| North10 Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $7,645 |
| Cathedral Soup Kitchen Inc | Camden, NJ | Culinary arts training | $7,500 |
| Leveling the Playing Field | Sharon Hill, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Penn State University | State College, PA | General support | $1,287 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | Endowment | $250,000 |
| North10 Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $100,000 |
| Tricounty Community Network Resilient Students | Pottstown, PA | Student help hub | $10,000 |
| Mom's House Inc | Phoenixville, PA | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,183,761 | 46 |
| 2023 | $291,382 | 12 |
| 2022 | $1,823,056 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349102445
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-3031338
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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