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William Penn Foundation Expands Areas of Focus for Grantmaking, Simplifies Grant Application Process

The William Penn Foundation launches a new approach to its grantmaking.

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Making Everyone’s Voice Heard Begins Early

In preparation for this presidential election year, the William Penn Foundation acted early and awarded grants to increase voter engagement well before election day.

Jessica Richards

Listening to Community Voices

Listening to community voices has been an essential component of the Foundation’s strategy revision that launched last fall.

Elizabeth Thompson

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William Penn Foundation Annual Letter 2024

February 27, 2024

The Chair and Vice Chair of our Board of Directors reflect on this moment in the Foundation’s history.

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Philadelphia Leaders Weigh in on Vision for a Swimmable Delaware River (Part 3)

February 26, 2024

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Quality Early Learning Programs are Open for Business: Let’s Keep It That Way

February 23, 2024

Like never before, the COVID-19 pandemic exposed an undeniable truth about early learning programs—they are essential components of our nation’s education and economic infrastructure.

Getting the Big Stuff Done

February 19, 2024

As building has begun on the long-awaited park over I-95 along the Delaware River, the director of the William Penn Foundation lays out how we got here and why the process is a model for major development in the city.

What We’re Learning From Our Stakeholders

January 30, 2024

At the William Penn Foundation, we have been exploring how our grantmaking should evolve to meet the changing needs of communities across the region.

William Penn Foundation Names Jennifer Stavrakos Director of Great Learning

January 24, 2024

The William Penn Foundation announced today the appointment of Jennifer Stavrakos as Director of Great Learning.

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Empowering Children & Youth Through Arts Education

November 15, 2023

Given the complexities of young people’s lives today, we know that access to arts education has the capacity to do even more.