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The William Penn Foundation is a grant-making foundation established in 1945 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by businessman Otto Haas and his wife Phoebe, and initially called the Phoebe Waterman Foundation.
William Penn Foundation | |
| Formation | 1945 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Otto Haas and Phoebe Waterman Haas |
| Founded at | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Headquarters | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Revenue | $183,602,884 (2021 grants disbursed) |
Formerly called | Phoebe Waterman Foundation |
It strives to improve "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."[1]
In 2008, it disbursed new and continuing grants worth $62,974,512.[2]
In 2021, it made grants totalling $183,602,884.[3] Recipients were charities in the areas of education, arts and the environment.
See also
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References
edit- ↑ Official site
- ↑ William Penn Foundation 2008 Annual Report
- ↑ "Financial Snapshort December 2021". William Penn Foundation. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
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