The Lenfest Scholars Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Lenfest Scholars Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wayne, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.3 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.7 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$65.0 million
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.0 million the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.3 million | 6 | $53.2 million |
| 2023 | $2.0 million | 3 | $61.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 8 | $65.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lenfest Scholarship Foundation Appl 85 Old Eagle School Road Ste 103, Wayne, PA 19087 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (267) 415-6527, info@lenfestscholars.org |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted on a "lenfest scholarship application" form which is available online at: http://www.lenfestscholars.org/apply |
| Deadlines | Complete applications must be received by december 31 of the student's junior year in high school. |
| Restrictions | Only students who attend certain selected public high schools in certain rural school districts in central and southeastern Pennsylvania are eligible. A list of twenty-three eligible high schools is shown in the application materials. The lenfest college scholarship program will provide each scholar up to $12,000 per year for four years toward the cost of attendance at an accredited U.S. Private or public college or university. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Lenfest Scholars Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $1.5 million |
| Ohio | 1 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $20,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $1.3 million | |
| Individual | Lenfest scholarship program | $131,000 |
| Individual | Lenfest scholarship program | $104,065 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Daf contributions | $30,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Fund | Daf contributions | $20,000 |
| Edward Jones Investments | Daf contributions | $10,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Foundation | Daf contributions | $10,000 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Daf contributions | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martha Denney
- Marguerite Lenfest
- Mozelle W Thompson
- Diane L Myer
- Larry Thi
- Bob Freund
- Ashley Green Gautam
- Joseph F Huber
- Roger Lehecka
- Laura Perna
- Jacques Steinberg
- Andy Dessel
Questions people ask
Does The Lenfest Scholars Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Complete applications must be received by december 31 of the student's junior year in high school..
How much does The Lenfest Scholars Foundation Inc give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Lenfest Scholars Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Martha Denney (Executive Director), Marguerite Lenfest (President and Director), Mozelle W Thompson (Board Chair and Director) and Diane L Myer (Treasurer) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does The Lenfest Scholars Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.