PPL Foundation
Accepts applications
PPL Foundation is a private foundation in Allentown, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $6.5 million in 283 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $3.1 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$6.5 million
- Number of grants283
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$3.1 million
- Assets$53.9 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $6.2 million the year before.
56% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.1 million | 288 | $54.1 million |
| 2024 | $6.2 million | 271 | $53.4 million |
| 2025 | $6.5 million | 283 | $53.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lissette Santana 645 Hamilton Street Suite 700, Allentown, PA 18101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (610) 774-3357 |
| What to submit | Applications are publicly available online at pplcares.com |
| Deadlines | Deadlines vary for different programs throughout the year, with final deadline occurring on sept. 15 |
| Restrictions | Awards are limited to organizations operating within the company's service territory. |
What PPL Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 206 | $5.3 million |
| Rhode Island | 41 | $1.0 million |
| Kentucky | 9 | $40,425 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $30,107 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $21,940 |
| New York | 5 | $20,927 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,867 |
| Michigan | 2 | $10,050 |
| Missouri | 3 | $9,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley | Program support | $3.1 million |
| United Way of Rhode Island | Program support | $498,533 |
| Lehigh Valley Community Foundation | Program support | $400,000 |
| Artsquest | Program support | $352,200 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank | Program support | $88,950 |
| Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way | Program support | $73,419 |
| Central Pennsylvania Food Bank | Program support | $50,000 |
| McAuley Corporation | Program support | $30,000 |
| Northern Ri Food Pantry | Program support | $30,000 |
| Downcity Design | Program support | $25,000 |
| Greater Philadelphia YMCA | Program support | $24,000 |
| Schuylkill United Way | Program support | $20,899 |
| United Way of the National Capital Area | Program support | $20,867 |
| United Way of Lancaster County | Program support | $20,117 |
| Cedar Crest College | Program support | $20,100 |
| American Red Cross Mid Central Pa Chapt | Program support | $20,000 |
| Inspiring Minds | Program support | $20,000 |
| Jonnycake Center of Westerly | Program support | $20,000 |
| Ksu Thorobreds Foundation Inc | Program support | $20,000 |
| Northampton County Area Community College | Program support | $20,000 |
| Penn State Harrisburg | Program support | $20,000 |
| Rising Tide Community Loan Fund | Program support | $20,000 |
| Smith College | Program support | $20,000 |
| Tennessee State University Foundation | Program support | $20,000 |
| The Sandra Feinstein Gamm Theatre | Program support | $20,000 |
| Uri Foundation and Alumni Engagement | Program support | $20,000 |
| United Way of Lackawanna and Wayne Counties | Program support | $19,957 |
| United Way of the Capital Region | Program support | $19,129 |
| The Cooperage Project | Program support | $18,600 |
| Allentown School District Foundation | Program support | $17,500 |
| United Way of Greater Hazleton | Program support | $17,126 |
| Pocono Services for Families and Children | Program support | $17,000 |
| The Penn State Philanthropic Fund on Beh | Program support | $17,000 |
| Providence After School Alliance Inc | Program support | $16,500 |
| Boys Girls Club of Newport County | Program support | $15,000 |
| Community College of Rhode Island Founda | Program support | $15,000 |
| Firetree Place | Program support | $15,000 |
| For the Cause Inc | Program support | $15,000 |
| Greater Providence YMCA | Program support | $15,000 |
| Leadership Rhode Island Educational Foun | Program support | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lissette O Santana
- Tadd J Henninger
- Christine Martin
- Greg Cornett
- Andrew Elmore
- Vanessa D Hartline
- Sonia Dasilva
- Bree Archambault
- Arden Leyden
- Joseph P Bergstein Jr
- Wendy Stark
- David Arthur
- Ryan W Hill
Questions people ask
Does PPL Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Deadlines vary for different programs throughout the year, with final deadline occurring on sept. 15.
How much does PPL Foundation give?
$6.5 million in tax year 2025, across 283 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs PPL Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lissette O Santana (President), Tadd J Henninger (Vice President/Treasurer), Christine Martin (Vice President) and Greg Cornett (Vice President) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does PPL Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, community development and education.