The Lenfest Scholars Foundation Inc
Historical FunderWayne, Pennsylvania · EIN 47-1810540 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LENFEST SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION APPL |
|---|---|
| Address | 85 OLD EAGLE SCHOOL ROAD STE 103, WAYNE PA 19087 |
| Phone | 2674156527 |
| INFO@LENFESTSCHOLARS.ORG | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ON A "LENFEST SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION" FORM WHICH IS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: HTTP://WWW.LENFESTSCHOLARS.ORG/APPLY |
| Deadlines | COMPLETE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 31 OF THE STUDENT'S JUNIOR YEAR IN HIGH SCHOOL. |
| Restrictions | ONLY STUDENTS WHO ATTEND CERTAIN SELECTED PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN CERTAIN RURAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN CENTRAL AND SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA ARE ELIGIBLE. A LIST OF TWENTY-THREE ELIGIBLE HIGH SCHOOLS IS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION MATERIALS. THE LENFEST COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE EACH SCHOLAR UP TO $12,000 PER YEAR FOR FOUR YEARS TOWARD THE COST OF ATTENDANCE AT AN ACCREDITED U.S. PRIVATE OR PUBLIC COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
80% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Cincinnati, OH | Daf contributions | $30,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Fund | Warwick, RI | Daf contributions | $20,000 |
| Edward Jones Investments | Lancaster, PA | Daf contributions | $10,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Foundation | St Petersburg, FL | Daf contributions | $10,000 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Orlando, FL | Daf contributions | $10,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($1,511,360). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,591,360 | 9 |
| 2023 | $1,899,219 | 4 |
| 2022 | $2,337,997 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349101340
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-1810540
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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