William Penn Foundation

OUR MISSION is to improve 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, we work to advance a vital, just and caring community.

Two Logan Square, 11th Floor
100 North 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2757
Tel: 215-988-1830
moreinfo@williampennfoundation.org

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Features

From Farming Veggies to Farming Ideas: Social Innovation Through Urban AgricultureMary Seton Corboy started Greensgrow with a simple idea for a business: grow lettuce in Philadelphia's challenging urban environment. Nearly fifteen years later, Greensgrow has become one of America's brightest urban farming stories, placing Corboy among Philadelphia's greatest social entrepreneurs. WPF is proud to fund Greensgrow, but part of what makes its story interesting is its emphasis on a diverse range of revenues without an over-reliance on philanthropic support. more...

WPF News and Information

WPF Funds School Reform Commission's Plan to Hire Firm Specializing In RestructuringWPF is investing $1.5 million to help streamline the School District of Philadelphia's operations and create a financially sustainable future. more... Leading the Way to Cleaner Water Through Innovative FinancingThe Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has identified Philadelphia as a leader in green stormwater management practices, and a new WPF-funded report by NRDC highlights Philadelphia's innovative financing model as a case study. more...	$16 Million in New Grants Awarded to Philadelphia-Area OrganizationsAt its most recent meeting, the Foundation's Board of Directors approved 37 grants totaling approximately $16 million for a variety of organizations and projects benefiting the Greater Philadelphia region. more... Charting a Future for Creativity and Culture in Montgomery CountyWith funding from the William Penn Foundation, leaders in Montgomery County are developing a plan to shape the cultural and economic future of their communities. more...

Headlines from our Partners in Journalism

These links will take you to editorially independent news organizations working with grants from the Foundation.

PlanPhilly: Mysterious flier and website woo investors for hotel that is news to city planners, 9:30PM, Feb 22

Philadelphia Public School Notebook: District invites outside bidders to maintain its buildings, 5:29PM, Feb 22

It's Our Money: In the waiting room, waiting ... and waiting ... to fight a ticket, 10:03AM, Feb 22

Metropolis: Learning to Live with Death, 2:35PM, Feb 20

New Jersey Spotlight: Christie Expects Revenue Surge to Fund Budget, Tax Cuts, 2:51AM, Feb 22

NewsWorks: South Jersey photographer Frank Stefanko recalls photographing Springsteen, 12:00AM, Feb 23