William Penn Foundation
A major Philadelphia grantmaker investing in ideas that expand opportunity for all in the region, across arts and culture, children and families, democracy, environment and public space, and workforce.
Financial profile
William Penn Foundation · EIN 23-1503488 · 501(c)(3)
| Fiscal year | Total revenue | Contributions | Program services | Total expenses | Net assets | Year end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $108,930,400 | $181,008,307 | $3,175,596,114 | Dec 2023 | ||
| FY2022 | $79,917,908 | $207,861,146 | $3,127,271,418 | Dec 2022 | ||
| FY2021 | $378,565,953 | $157,448,356 | $3,840,807,208 | Dec 2021 | ||
| FY2020 | $175,834,650 | $122,796,252 | $3,147,511,297 | Dec 2020 | ||
| FY2019 | $266,783,240 | $136,231,841 | $2,731,928,465 | Dec 2019 | ||
| FY2015 | $107,353,284 | $115,857,681 | $2,223,169,237 | Dec 2015 |
Figures exactly as reported. A blank cell was blank on the form. The fiscal year links to the filing.
Peer societies
Five societies William Penn Foundation is read alongside.
WF
Wyncote Foundation
A Philadelphia foundation founded in 2009 from Haas family trusts, strengthening culture, community, and the…
HEI
Houston Endowment Inc.
A private foundation established in 1937 by Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones to serve Greater Houston, funding…
BF
Bush Foundation
A regional foundation for Minnesota, the Dakotas and 23 Native nations that invests in great ideas and the…
KF
The Kresge Foundation
A national institution deploying grants and capital to expand opportunity in America's cities
TF
The Tow Foundation
A family foundation backing innovative solutions to persistent inequality across justice, education, arts…
Who backs WPF
No public supporter list found as of September 2026.
The outside view
A major Philadelphia grantmaker investing in ideas that expand opportunity for all in the region, across arts and culture, children and families, democracy, environment and public space, and workforce.
- Consensus
- Build
- Outward
- Operational
Their shape
The Village
Where everyone is known by name.
The Village is built on belonging, where everyone knows everyone and relationships are the point. Its gift is loyalty and warmth, its challenge is scaling beyond the intimacy that makes it work.
Also reads toward The Movement and The Citadel.
Strengths
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