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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
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has presented a $100,000 donation to the Eagles Autism Foundation, reinforcing a growing partnership aimed at expanding autism research, care, and …
Rita’s Delivers $100K Boost to Eagles Autism Foundation Through Community Giving Read More
THORNDALE, PA — A Chester County nonprofit serving adults with disabilities has received its largest individual donation in a decade, a $100,000 gift that leaders say will immediately expand job …
$100K Gift Marks Milestone for Chester County Disability Services Read More
EXTON, PA — Ten Chester County nonprofits are receiving a significant infusion of funding after the Whitford Charitable Classic awarded $100,000 in grants, distributing $10,000 to each organization to support …
$100K Boost for Chester County as Whitford Classic Funds 10 Local Nonprofits Read More