The William Penn Foundation

The William Penn Foundation, founded in 1945 by Otto and Phoebe Haas, is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Greater Philadelphia region through efforts that foster rich cultural expression, strengthen children�s futures, and deepen connections to nature and community. In partnership with others, the Foundation works to advance a vital, just, and caring community.

2008 Annual Report Now Available

Visit our Grant Center to learn more about the funding priorities and objectives in our three grant areas, find out if your organization's work may fit, and the steps to take before applying.

Many reports sponsored or published by the William Penn Foundation are available through the Foundation Center's PubHub, a searchable repository of annotated links to reports and issue briefs.

2008 Annual Report
The Foundation's 2008 Annual Report is now available online. This year's edition includes feature articles by local writers on Philadelphia's new Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy; strengthening Pennsylvania's policy achievements in early childhood and school funding equity; and the potential for the region's extensive trail assets.

Capitalization in Philadelphia's Nonprofit Cultural Sector
A new report released by TDC of Boston underscores the need for Philadelphia’s arts and culture groups, service organizations, and funders to address capitalization needs within the nonprofit sector.

Commercial Corridors: A Strategic Investment Framework for Philadelphia
What makes commercial corridors successful? How can Philadelphia use investments in these corridors to greater effect? A new study explores the drivers of success in areas with commecrial concentration.

Thoughts on the Economic Recession
With a struggling national economy, we’re finding that many of our grantees, partners, and regional decision-makers are interested in knowing more about our fiscal health and strategic focus. What follows is a snapshot of our current circumstances and a view into our thinking about how the economy may affect our grantmaking.

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100 North 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA
19103-2757
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