AI Summary
PPL FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $6.5M in grants paid to 195 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY
ALLENTOWN, PA
$19.5M
49%
UNITED WAY OF RHODE ISLAND INC
PROVIDENCE, RI
$753.7K
2%
OPERATION HELP
PORTLAND, ME
$500K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
271
Median 1st year grant
$1.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 823 grantees
- 29 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PPL FOUNDATION?
No. PPL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PPL FOUNDATION give?
PPL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Maine. 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 PPL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PPL FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PPL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, PPL FOUNDATION awarded about 270 grants, totaling nearly $6.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PPL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, PPL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 820 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY, UNITED WAY OF RHODE ISLAND INC, and OPERATION HELP. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PPL FOUNDATION?
PPL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.