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JENKINTOWN, PA — National Philanthropic Trust recently issued its one millionth grant, marking a milestone for the donor-advised fund manager as it surpasses $44 billion in distributions to nonprofit organizations …
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BRYN MAWR, PA — The Visiting Angels Foundation recently donated $100,000 to Meals on Wheels America, marking the largest single contribution in the foundation’s history and the start of a …
Visiting Angels Foundation Donates $100,000 to Meals on Wheels Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — NRG Energy Inc. is partnering with the Cobbs Creek Foundation with a $500,000 investment to support redevelopment of the Cobbs Creek Golf & Education Campus and expand …
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BRYN MAWR, PA — Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Charitable Companies, recognizing its corporate philanthropy efforts through the Essential Foundation, the …
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MALVERN, PA — Vanguard Charitable said donors recommended $3.9 billion in grants to nearly 67,000 nonprofit organizations in 2025, marking a 27 percent increase from 2024 and the organization’s ninth …
Vanguard Charitable Reports $3.9 Billion in Grants to Nonprofits in 2025 Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington will honor longtime philanthropist and community leader Stephen L. Hyde during its 2026 Tribute Dinner on Wednesday, April 15, at …
Faith, Philanthropy, and Power Unite at Catholic Charities’ 2026 Tribute Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A record-setting $8 million gift will launch a sweeping effort to reinvent how future doctors are trained at the Perelman School of Medicine, pushing medical education deeper …
$8M Gift Fuels Radical Overhaul of Medical Training at Penn’s Perelman School Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Tech entrepreneur and philanthropist Jared Isaacman has pledged $30 million to three of Pennsylvania’s leading health systems, directing major investments toward pediatric care, emergency services, and long-term …
$30M Gift Supercharges Pediatric Care Across PA, From CHOP to Rural ERs Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA / PITTSBURGH, PA / SAYRE, PA — A sweeping $30 million philanthropic commitment is set to reshape pediatric and emergency care across Pennsylvania, as billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist …
$30M Gift Pours Into PA Hospitals, Supercharging Children’s Care Statewide Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A coalition of national food brands and local philanthropy is pouring fresh money into the fight against hunger in Philadelphia, delivering $100,000 to grassroots nonprofits tackling food …
Food Fight Gets $100K Boost as Big Brands Back Philly Hunger Relief Read More