Overview
The William Penn Foundation, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a prominent philanthropic organization with assets totaling over $3.2 billion. The foundation focuses on supporting initiatives related to children and youth, adults, philanthropy, and foundations. It operates extensively across the United States, funding projects in numerous cities and states. The foundation's leadership includes a mix of board members and executives, with key figures such as Bryan Ulishney, the Director of Finance and Administration, and Shawn McCaney, the Executive Director. The foundation's financial activities include expenses of approximately $181 million and revenue of about $109 million. The foundation is committed to enhancing the quality of life in its funded areas through strategic philanthropy.
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Financials
in 2024, compared to $3,236,819,790 in 2023
1180 grants awarded in 2024
Of total expenses go to programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $17,581,000 | NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST | IMPLEMENT THE REBUILD INITIATIVE | 165 TOWNSHIP LINE ROAD - SUITE 1200 JENKINTOWN, PA US | 2022 |
| $14,419,000 | NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST | IMPLEMENT THE REBUILD INITIATIVE | 165 TOWNSHIP LINE ROAD - SUITE 1200 JENKINTOWN, PA US | 2023 |
| $11,000,000 | NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST | IMPLEMENT THE REBUILD INITIATIVE | 165 TOWNSHIP LINE ROAD - SUITE 1200 JENKINTOWN, PA US | 2024 |
| $6,078,120 | PROJECT HOME | TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SUPPORT | 1515 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE PHILADELPHIA, PA US | 2024 |
| $5,000,000 | SHARE FOOD PROGRAM | SHARE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2901 WEST HUNTING PARK AVENUE PHILADELPHIA, PA US | 2024 |
| $4,000,000 | NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST | 2026 COLLABORATIVE FUND | 165 TOWNSHIP LINE ROAD - SUITE 1200 JENKINTOWN, PA US | 2023 |
| $3,119,653 | NATIONAL NURSE-LED CARE CONSORTIUM | BASIC NEEDS FUND FOR HOME VISITED FAMILIES | 1500 MARKET STREET- LM-500 PHILADELPHIA, PA US | 2024 |
| $2,702,140 | OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE LAND TRUST INC | PHASE 2 DRWI LAND PROTECTION CAPITAL RE-GRANT FUND | 1350 BROADWAY - SUITE 201 NEW YORK, NY US | 2023 |
| $2,692,000 | NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION | ALLIANCE FOR WATERSHED EDUCATION | 11100 WILDLIFE CENTER DRIVE RESTON, VA US | 2022 |
| $2,558,334 | HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PHILADELPHIA | HOME REPAIR PROGRAM | 1829 NORTH 19TH STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA US | 2024 |
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Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
MH
MADOE HTUN
| CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER | $1157993 | 2024 |
MH
MADOE HTUN
| CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER | $1103618 | 2023 |
MH
MADOE HTUN
| CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER | $1060572 | 2022 |
SM
SHAWN MCCANEY
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $463809 | 2024 |
SM
SHAWN MCCANEY
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $442043 | 2023 |
SM
SHAWN MCCANEY
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $424800 | 2022 |
BU
BRYAN ULISHNEY
| DIR FINANCE & ADMIN/TREASURER | $334319 | 2024 |
EW
ELLIOT WEINBAUM
| CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER | $316338 | 2024 |
BU
BRYAN ULISHNEY
| DIR FIN. & ADMIN/TREAS/ASST SECR | $300281 | 2023 |
BU
BRYAN ULISHNEY
| DIR FIN. & ADMIN/TREAS/ASST SECR | $235012 | 2022 |
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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