The Brook J Lenfest Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Brook J Lenfest Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Audubon, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 42 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $125,832. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.5 million
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$125,832
- Assets$14.1 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2024 was up from $372,814 the year before.
88% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $498,056 | 19 | $13.2 million |
| 2023 | $372,814 | 7 | $14.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 42 | $14.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Weston Somerville 939 Jefferson Ave, Audobon, PA 19403 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (215) 527-1940, wsomerville@lenfestfoundation.org |
| What to submit, restrictions | See https://brookjlenfestfoundation.org/contact-us/ for more information. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Brook J Lenfest Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 36 | $1.1 million |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $55,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $32,500 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | General support | $125,832 |
| United Way of Pennsylvania | Pathways to opportunity | $100,000 |
| Big Picture Philadelphia | Real world learning program | $50,000 |
| Heights Philadelphia | General support | $50,000 |
| New Leash on Life USA | Workforce development program | $50,000 |
| Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild | General support | $50,000 |
| Wissahickon Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| The Commonwealth Society | General support | $50,000 |
| West Chester University Foundation | General support | $46,812 |
| Cristo Rey Philadelphia | General support | $35,000 |
| The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University | Women in natural sciences | $35,000 |
| Mercy Career & Tech | General support | $30,000 |
| Avenue of the Arts | General support | $25,000 |
| Beat the Streets Philadelphia | Playmaker program | $25,000 |
| Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia | General support | $25,000 |
| Hopeworks | Career readiness program | $25,000 |
| Parentchild | General support | $25,000 |
| Per Scholas | It support and cybersecurity training | $25,000 |
| Philadelphia Film Society | Fundraising campaign | $25,000 |
| Reading Allowed | General support | $25,000 |
| Rock to the Future | General support | $25,000 |
| Settlement Music School | Music education pathways | $25,000 |
| The Philadelphia Education Fund | College access program | $25,000 |
| Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech | General support | $20,000 |
| Philabundance | General support | $20,000 |
| Teach for America | General support | $20,000 |
| Achieveability | Techup program | $15,000 |
| Baker Industries | Job readiness training | $15,000 |
| Casa of Philadelphia County | General support | $15,000 |
| Chester County Futures | Passport program | $15,000 |
| Variety the Children's Charity of the Delaware Valley | General support | $15,000 |
| Penn State University | General support | $14,804 |
| Historical Society of Pennsylvania | General support | $12,500 |
| Penn State University | General support | $12,381 |
| Compass Working Capital | Family self-sufficiency program | $10,000 |
| Cradle of Hope | Transitional housing and case management | $10,000 |
| Green Light Fund Philadelphia | General support | $10,000 |
| Summer Search Phila | General support | $10,000 |
| NORTH10 Philadelphia | General support | $7,645 |
| Cathedral Soup Kitchen Inc | Culinary arts training | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Brook J Lenfest
- Marguerita B Lenfest
- Tracy Coyle
Questions people ask
Does The Brook J Lenfest Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Brook J Lenfest Foundation Inc give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Brook J Lenfest Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Brook J Lenfest (President), Marguerita B Lenfest (Treasurer) and Tracy Coyle (Secretary).
What does The Brook J Lenfest Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.