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PENNSYLVANIA HUMANITIES COUNCIL

PENNSYLVANIA HUMANITIES COUNCIL

PHILADELPHIA, PA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
23-2007911
Regional Funder
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PENNSYLVANIA HUMANITIES COUNCIL

PHILADELPHIA, PA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
23-2007911
Regional Funder

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Est.

1973

Fiscal Year Start

Nov 1

Organization Type

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The Pennsylvania Humanities Council is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on funding initiatives within Pennsylvania, having awarded $1.3 million to 162 grantees in the most recent filing year. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Council can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

WE PUT THE HUMANITIES IN ACTION TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE IN OUR LIVES AND COMMUNITIES.
Total Funding Given

$1.3M

2024
Grantees funded
162
Multi-year grantees
32%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

28

Median 1st year grant
$14.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$16K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
L
Laurie Zierer
Board Member
D
Dan Kimbrough
Board Member
A
Aaysha Noor
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PENNSYLVANIA HUMANITIES COUNCIL?
No. PENNSYLVANIA HUMANITIES COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PENNSYLVANIA HUMANITIES COUNCIL give?
PENNSYLVANIA HUMANITIES COUNCIL 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 HUMANITIES COUNCIL’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PENNSYLVANIA HUMANITIES COUNCIL fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $14 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PENNSYLVANIA HUMANITIES COUNCIL make each year?
In 2024, PENNSYLVANIA HUMANITIES COUNCIL awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PENNSYLVANIA HUMANITIES COUNCIL fund recently?
In 2024, PENNSYLVANIA HUMANITIES COUNCIL awarded grants to about 160 grantees. Recent grantees include CUMBERLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND HAMILTON LIBRARY ASSOC, WYOMING COUNTY CULTURAL CENTER, and 3 DOTS DOWNTOWN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PENNSYLVANIA HUMANITIES COUNCIL?
PENNSYLVANIA HUMANITIES COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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