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Est.

1987

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Pennsylvania Public Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on supporting educational initiatives within Pennsylvania. With a total of $252.7K in grants paid in 2024 and a relationship-based engagement approach, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and provides funding exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO ENGAGE IN AND CONDUCT STUDIES, SURVEYS, RESEARCH, TRAINING, AND OTHER PROGRAMS TO INCREASE THE QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY OF PUBLIC GOVERNANCE, FOSTER PUBLIC AWARENESS, AND GENERALLY IMPROVE THE SYSTEM OF PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Total Funding Given
$252.7K
2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$650K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.3M
M
Marianne Neel
Board Member
C
Christina Griffiths
Board Member
D
DR Art Levinowitz
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
No. PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION give?
PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $650 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $253 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.