Arts & Culture grants for nonprofits in Pennsylvania

1,712 private foundations reported 5,900 arts & culture grants to organizations in Pennsylvania on IRS 990-PF returns for tax year 2022 or later, $405.7M in all. 865 of them are based in Pennsylvania.

Foundations1,712

Grants on record5,900

Total granted$405.7M

Their typical grant$5,000

Foundations that fund arts & culture in Pennsylvania

20 of the 1,712: profiles in our foundation directory first, then by the number of arts & culture grants to Pennsylvania organizations on their latest return. Each shows its largest such grants.

Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA · latest return: tax year 2023

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Arts & Culture grants in PA 1,057 Total there $78K Typical grant $57 Preselected recipients only
- Chinese Cultural & Arts Institute, Hummelstown - General support$4,150
- Belarus Together Inc, Newtown - General support$1,090
- Pcs Educational Foundation Inc, Wexford - General support$882
The William Penn Foundation

Philadelphia, PA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $148.8M in 2024

Arts & Culture grants in PA 188 Total there $27.2M Typical grant $50,000 Describes how to apply
- Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center Inc, Philadelphia - Capital campaign 2024$5,000,000
- Mann Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia - Capital campaign 2024$2,000,000
- Pennsylvania Ballet Association, Philadelphia - Capital campaign 2024$2,000,000
The Presser Foundation

Philadelphia, PA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $3.8M in 2024

Arts & Culture grants in PA 143 Total there $1.7M Typical grant $3,000 Describes how to apply
- The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia - Capital support$150,000
- The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center Inc (Ensemble Arts), Philadelphia - Advancement of music$75,000
- West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, Philadelphia - Capital support$75,000
The Heinz Endowments

Pittsburgh, PA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $85.4M in 2024

Arts & Culture grants in PA 106 Total there $29.2M Typical grant $70,000 Describes how to apply
- Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural Resources, Pittsburgh - To support renovations to the allegheny riverfront park, katz plaza and byham theater and other properties as…$6,043,000
- Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural Resources, Pittsburgh - To support renovations to the allegheny riverfront park, katz plaza and byham theater and other properties as…$5,000,000
- Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural Resources, Pittsburgh - To support renovations to the allegheny riverfront park, katz plaza and byham theater and other properties as…$3,500,000
Hillman Family Foundations

Pittsburgh, PA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $88.8M in 2024

Arts & Culture grants in PA 71 Total there $16.1M Typical grant $20,000 Describes how to apply
- Carnegie Institutethe Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh - The factory creative arts center$5,000,000
- Carnegie Institutecarnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh - Reimagining the museum experience$2,000,000
- The Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural Resources, Pittsburgh - Cultural district streetscape repairs and public realm improvements$2,000,000
The Grable Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $13.3M in 2024

Arts & Culture grants in PA 64 Total there $2.9M Typical grant $20,000 Describes how to apply
- Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh - To support growth of a global showcase of innovative learning$350,000
- Slb Radio Productions Inc, Pittsburgh - To support a multichannel media platform for parents and caregivers in the pittsburgh region$260,000
- Slb Radio Productions Inc, Pittsburgh - To support a multi-channel media platform for parents and caregivers in the pittsburgh region$181,901
Wyncote Foundation

Philadelphia, PA · latest return: tax year 2024

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Arts & Culture grants in PA 37 Total there $4.9M Typical grant $73,000 Preselected recipients only
- Philadelphia Film Society, Philadelphia - Support for capital improvements and ongoing programs$1,145,000
- Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center Inc, Philadelphia - Support for historic pipe organ programming and ongoing programs$800,000
- Fringearts, Philadelphia - Support for ongoing programs$550,000
Richard King Mellon Foundation Dtd

Ligonier, PA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $116.7M in 2024

Arts & Culture grants in PA 35 Total there $12M Typical grant $220,000 Describes how to apply
- The Citizen Science Lab, Pittsburgh - To expand operations with the creation of the state-of-the-art center for scientific excellence at the…$2,000,000
- African American Cultural Center, Pittsburgh - Toward support of operations$1,550,000
- Pittsburgh Glass Center Inc, Pittsburgh - Toward support of operations and to expand apprentice housing$1,000,000
Connelly Foundation

West Conshohocken, PA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $15.4M in 2024

Arts & Culture grants in PA 34 Total there $1.4M Typical grant $15,000 Describes how to apply
- National Constitution Center, Philadelphia - America's founding exhibit, general support - foundation discretionary grant$258,500
- Museum of the American Revolution, Philadelphia - The declaration's journey exhibit$150,000
- Woodmere Art Museum Inc, Philadelphia - Frances M. maguire hall renovations, catholic school education expansion initiative$140,000
The Pfizer Foundation Inc

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024

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Arts & Culture grants in PA 32 Total there $24K Typical grant $200 Preselected recipients only
- Swaminarayan Cultural Association Inc, Telford - Matching gifts$7,180
- Lancasterhistory Org, Lancaster - Matching gifts$4,000
- Kimmel Center Inc, Philadelphia - Matching gifts$2,675
Jpmorgan Chase Foundation

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2025

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Arts & Culture grants in PA 30 Total there $27K Typical grant $600 Preselected recipients only
- Whyy Inc, Philadelphia - Matching contribution (general operating support)$6,404
- Faith Unity Inc, Bensalem - Matching contribution (general operating support)$4,000
- Pittsburgh Symphony Inc, Pittsburgh - Matching contribution (general operating support)$2,500
The Shubert Foundation Inc

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $42M in 2024

Arts & Culture grants in PA 28 Total there $1.6M Typical grant $40,000 Describes how to apply
- Peoples Light & Theatre Co, Malvern - General operating support for theatrical productions and activities$150,000
- City Theatre Company Inc, Pittsburgh - General operating support for theatrical productions and activities$135,000
- Pennsylvania Ballet Association, Philadelphia - General operating support for dance productions and activities$130,000
Eqt Foundation

Canonsburg, PA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $6.3M in 2024

Arts & Culture grants in PA 25 Total there $437K Typical grant $10,000 Describes how to apply
- Wqed Multimedia, Pittsburgh - Education & workforce$100,000
- Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh - Education & workforce$42,500
- Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh - Education & workforce$40,000
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc

Radnor, PA · latest return: tax year 2025

Gave $8.8M in 2025

Arts & Culture grants in PA 20 Total there $89K Typical grant $100 Describes how to apply
- Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates, Philadelphia - Arts Grants$22,500
- Philadelphia Dance Company, Philadelphia - Arts Grants$10,000
- Philadelphia Orchestra Association, Philadelphia - Arts Grants$10,000
The Jack Buncher Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA · latest return: tax year 2023

Gave $21M in 2023

Arts & Culture grants in PA 19 Total there $413K Typical grant $20,224 Describes how to apply
- Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh - Cmmty/Cultural events$50,000
- T of L Inc, Pittsburgh - Light edu programs only; no salaries/consult$50,000
- Upmc Children's Hospital of Pgh, Pittsburgh - Ceat/Music therapy endowments$50,000
The Cigna Group Foundation

Philadelphia, PA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $14.1M in 2024

Arts & Culture grants in PA 18 Total there $9,662 Typical grant $250 Describes how to apply
- Pittsburgh Symphony Inc, Philadelphia - General operating purpose$5,000
- Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia - General operating purpose$1,530
- Ambler Station Singers, Philadelphia - General operating purpose$500
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Princeton, NJ · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $622.6M in 2024

Arts & Culture grants in PA 17 Total there $155K Typical grant $46,950 Describes how to apply
- Philadelphia Orchestra Association, Philadelphia - Matching gifts$40,000
- Whyy Inc, Philadelphia - Matching gifts$21,550
- The Center for Emerging Visual Artists Ltd, Philadelphia - Matching gifts$20,162
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $14M in 2024

Arts & Culture grants in PA 15 Total there $1.1M Typical grant $75,000 Describes how to apply
- Pittsburgh Opera Inc, Pittsburgh - For operating support for the 2024-25 season$150,000
- Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation, Homestead - To develop sustainable cultural/economic growth in the city of monongahela and the mid-monongahela valley…$150,000
- Pittsburgh Symphony Inc, Pittsbugh - For operating support for the 2024-25 season$115,000
Air Products Foundation

Allentown, PA · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $9.9M in 2024

Arts & Culture grants in PA 15 Total there $374K Typical grant $7,400 Describes how to apply
- Artsquest, Bethlehem - Founding partnership: re-imagine that! capital campaign year 5 of 10$150,000
- Artsquest, Bethlehem - 2025 artsquest sponsorship$50,000
- The Da Vinci Discovery Center of Science and Technology, Allentown - Science in the making year 3 of 5$50,000
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation

New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2024

Gave $555M in 2024

Arts & Culture grants in PA 14 Total there $10M Typical grant $500,000 Describes how to apply
- Monument Lab, Philadelphia - To support the expansion of the re:generation program, field building, narrative change work, and general…$4,000,000
- Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site Inc, Philadelphia - To support career pathway programs for formerly incarcerated people to work in museums and historic…$1,001,000
- The Philadelphia Dance Company, Philadelphia - To continue support for capacity building$850,000

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Organizations several of these foundations fund

Pennsylvania organizations that received arts & culture grants from two or more of the foundations above, on the same returns.

Organization	Funders	Grants total
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Inc Pittsburgh	9	$1,345,105
Whyy Inc Philadelphia	8	$1,228,190
Wqed Multimedia Pittsburgh	8	$576,526
Arden Theatre Company Philadelphia	8	$513,408
Pittsburgh Symphony Inc Pittsburgh	7	$2,425,833
Pittsburgh Glass Center Inc Pittsburgh	7	$1,702,280
Pittsburgh Public Theater Corporation Pittsburgh	7	$1,250,065
Quantum Theatre Inc Pittsburgh	7	$338,016
Film Pittsburgh Pittsburgh	7	$272,531
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh	6	$1,275,087

How to use this list

A foundation is listed because its own latest tax return itemizes grants to organizations in Pennsylvania that we classify as arts & culture, by the purpose the foundation wrote or by the recipient's IRS activity code. Their typical grant is the middle of the funders' own typical grants across everything they fund. Start with funders whose typical grant is close to what you need and whose past recipients look like your organization, then open the profile for all of its grants and any application instructions.

Of these 1,712 foundations, 561 describe how to apply on their latest return; many others give only to organizations they already know. A badge such as Gave $1.2M in 2024 repeats what the latest return reports; it does not mean the foundation is accepting proposals now.

Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.