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
2017 Financial Snapshot
Recent News
- ENVIRONMENTAL CENTERS IN PA, NJ AND DE AWARDED $6 MILLION TO BUILD AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DELAWARE WATERSHED
- Elementary program that lets kids choose, own books expands to entire district
- WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION CONTINUES COMMITMENT TO ARTS & CULTURE WITH $11.8 MILLION IN NEW GRANTS TO 35 ORGANIZATIONS
Employment Opportunities
The William Penn Foundation encourages applications from individuals underrepresented in the philanthropic sector, including people of color, and persons with non-traditional work and educational experience. Qualified candidates can apply by sending a cover letter and resume to wpfjobs@williampennfoundation.org.