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POOR RICHARD'S CHARITABLE TRUST is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Pennsylvania, with additional support in New York and Colorado. The trust does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART
$3.8M
29%
PHILADELPHIA YOUTH SPORTS COLLABORATIVE
$450K
3%
Starfinder Foundation
$425K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
35
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$40K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to POOR RICHARD'S CHARITABLE TRUST?
No. POOR RICHARD'S CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does POOR RICHARD'S CHARITABLE TRUST give?
POOR RICHARD'S CHARITABLE TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, New York, and Colorado. 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 POOR RICHARD'S CHARITABLE TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from POOR RICHARD'S CHARITABLE TRUST fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does POOR RICHARD'S CHARITABLE TRUST make each year?
In 2024, POOR RICHARD'S CHARITABLE TRUST awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $3.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did POOR RICHARD'S CHARITABLE TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, POOR RICHARD'S CHARITABLE TRUST awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART, PHILADELPHIA YOUTH SPORTS COLLABORATIVE, and Starfinder Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to POOR RICHARD'S CHARITABLE TRUST?
POOR RICHARD'S CHARITABLE TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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