William Penn Foundation

The William Penn Foundation seeks 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.

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Assets: $2.8B · Annual Giving: $100M+ · Est. 1945

Website (215) 988-1830

Funding Priorities

Families

Arts and Culture(Arts Education)Education Access(K-12 Education)Youth Development

Money

Community Investment(Asset Building)

Planet

Clean Air & Water(Air Quality)Environmental Health(Environmental Justice)Green Space & Parks(Green Spaces)

Leadership

Feather Houstoun

board

Janet Haas

executive

The Journey

27 connected resources across 5 levels

Trail depth

Level 1

Get CuriousRead, watch, explore3 resources

Level 2

Find Your PeopleMeet orgs, neighbors, groups12 resources

Level 3

Show UpEvents, meetings, volunteering

We are building resources for this level

Level 4

Go DeeperTraining, sustained involvement8 resourcesYou are here

PolicyInvesting in Public SchoolsThis federal bill would send more money to public schools so they can buy better supplies, support teachers, and fix up school buildings. This could mean better classrooms for you and your family.

PolicyNational Social and Emotional Learning WeekThis federal resolution supports National Social and Emotional Learning Week in March 2026. Social and emotional learning helps students manage feelings, get along with others, and make good decisions at school and in life.

PolicyWomen's Sports ProtectionThis federal bill sets rules about who can compete in women's Olympic and amateur sports. It focuses on making sure female athletes have fair competition and equal opportunities in the sports they love.

+5 more at this level

Level 5

Make Your MoveAdvocacy, organizing, creating4 resources

Focus Areas

K-12 Education Youth Development Arts Education Asset Building Air Quality Green Spaces Environmental Justice

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