William Penn Foundation

As a family foundation with its roots firmly planted in Philadelphia, we have been committed to improving the quality of life in the city and the region for the last 70 years.

Philadelphia from Eakins Oval

With its roots firmly planted in Philadelphia, the William Penn Foundation has been committed to improving the quality of life in the city and the region for the last 70 years.

Photo by Jonathan Kolbe

Our mission is to help improve education for low-income children, ensure a sustainable environment, foster creative communities that enhance civic life and advance philanthropy in the Greater Philadelphia region.

History and Heritage

The William Penn Foundation, founded in 1945 by Otto and Phoebe Haas, is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Greater Philadelphia region.