WEST PENN ENERGY FUND
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The WEST PENN ENERGY FUND is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Pennsylvania, with additional support in Illinois. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
INVESTS IN THE DEPLOYMENT OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES THAT BENEFIT WEST PENN POWER RATEPAYERS IN PENNSYLVANIA SPECIFICALLY FOCUSED ON SUSTAINABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION TECHNOLOGIES AND FACILITING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, BETTERMENT AND PUBLIC EDUCATION RELATED TO SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DEPLOYMENT IN THE WPP SERVICE REGION.
Cause Areas
1
Economic development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
KEYSTONE ELK COUNTRY ALLIANCE
$398.3K
8%
FOOD HELPERS
$290.7K
6%
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
$255K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$16K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WEST PENN ENERGY FUND?
No. WEST PENN ENERGY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WEST PENN ENERGY FUND give?
WEST PENN ENERGY FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania and Illinois. 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 WEST PENN ENERGY FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WEST PENN ENERGY FUND fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $16 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WEST PENN ENERGY FUND make each year?
In 2024, WEST PENN ENERGY FUND awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $887 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WEST PENN ENERGY FUND fund recently?
In 2024, WEST PENN ENERGY FUND awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include KEYSTONE ELK COUNTRY ALLIANCE, FOOD HELPERS, and THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WEST PENN ENERGY FUND?
WEST PENN ENERGY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.