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The Powder Mill Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that has disbursed a total of $11.4 million in grants to 153 grantees in its most recent filing year. Primarily focusing on Pennsylvania, with additional funding in Illinois and New York, the foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit for funding.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
YORK COLLEGE OF PENNSYLVANIA
$2.6M
7%

YORK COUNTY HISTORY CENTER
$1.3M
3%
CULTURAL ALLIANCE OF YORK COUNTY
$1.2M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
87
Median 1st year grant
$23K
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to POWDER MILL FOUNDATION?
Yes. POWDER MILL FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does POWDER MILL FOUNDATION give?
POWDER MILL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Illinois, and New York. 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 POWDER MILL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from POWDER MILL FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $23 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does POWDER MILL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, POWDER MILL FOUNDATION awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $11.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did POWDER MILL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, POWDER MILL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 150 grantees. Recent grantees include YORK COLLEGE OF PENNSYLVANIA, YORK COUNTY HISTORY CENTER, and CULTURAL ALLIANCE OF YORK COUNTY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to POWDER MILL FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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