The Brook J Lenfest Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 23-3031338

Foundation Overview

Based in Philadelphia, PA, The Brook J Lenfest Foundation Inc has awarded 193 grants totaling $26,415,215 to organizations in Pennsylvania, New York and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $3,000 to $3,000,000, with a median award of $25,000.

Latest Tax Year
2022
Total Giving (all years)
$26,415,215
Total Assets
$13,151,551
Median Grant (all grants)
$25,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
19
Median Grant
$25,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 53%

10 of 19 recipients (53%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.

Geographic Focus
Pennsylvania

96% of all grants are concentrated in Pennsylvania, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Pennsylvania, funding concentrates in Philadelphia (68%), University Park (7%), Jenkintown (4%).

Funding Trajectory
-19%

Declining funding trend with 19% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
Education + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (43%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Brook J Lenfest Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Avenue Of The Arts $3,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
Baker Industries $25,000 Malvern, PA, US General Support 2022
Breakthrough Of Greater Philadelphia $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
College Possible Philadelphia $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
Commonwealth Foundation $125,000 Harrisburg, PA, US General Support 2022
Episcopal Community Services $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
I-lead $75,000 Bryn Mawr, PA, US General Support 2022
Kimmel Center Inc $200,696 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
Penn State University $200,000 University Park, PA, US General Support 2022
Pennsylvania College Of Technology $24,360 Williamsport, PA, US General Support 2022
Philadelphia Outward Bound School $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
Philadelphia School Partnership $125,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
Tech Impact $40,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
Temple University $800,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
The Commonwealth Foundation $50,000 Harrisburg, PA, US General Support 2022
The Garage Community And Youth Center $10,000 Kennett Square, PA, US General Support 2022
The Welcoming Center $15,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
The Wistar Institute $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
University Of The Arts $20,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
Adults With Developmental Disabilit $7,000 Jenkintown, PA, US Social Services For Greater Independ 2021
Anti-defamation League Foundation $15,000 New York, NY, US The Good Fight 2021
Breakthrough Of Greater Philadelphi $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2021
Chester County Futures $20,000 Coatesville, PA, US Passport To College 2021
Children's Literacy Iniat $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Asset Based Early Literacy 2021
Clarke Schools For Hearing And Spee $25,000 Northampton, MA, US General Operating Support 2021
Cradle Of Hope Inc $10,000 Jenkintown, PA, US Transitional Housing And Case Manage 2021
Mercy Career & Technical High Schoo $35,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operations And Scholarships 2021
Opportunities Industrialization Cen $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Bankworks 2021
Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Ar $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Peale Cirlce Membership 2021
Pennsylvania College Of Technology $99,935 Williamsport, PA, US Lenfest Scholars Program 2021
Pennsylvania State University $10,000 University Park, PA, US Jimmy Lee Brown Memorial Dean's Advi 2021
Philadelphia Futures For Youth $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Office Of College Success 2021
Temple University $800,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Brook J. Lenfest Endowed Scholarship 2021
Variety-the Children's Charity Of T $25,000 Worchester, PA, US Variety Works 2021
Adults With Developmental Disabilit $7,000 Jenkintown, PA, US Social Services For Greater Independ 2021
Anti-defamation League Foundation $15,000 New York, NY, US The Good Fight 2021
Breakthrough Of Greater Philadelphi $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2021
Chester County Futures $20,000 Coatesville, PA, US Passport To College 2021
Children's Literacy Iniat $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Asset Based Early Literacy 2021
Clarke Schools For Hearing And Spee $25,000 Northampton, MA, US General Operating Support 2021
Cradle Of Hope Inc $10,000 Jenkintown, PA, US Transitional Housing And Case Manage 2021
Mercy Career & Technical High Schoo $35,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operations And Scholarships 2021
Opportunities Industrialization Cen $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Bankworks 2021
Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Ar $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Peale Cirlce Membership 2021
Pennsylvania College Of Technology $99,935 Williamsport, PA, US Lenfest Scholars Program 2021
Pennsylvania State University $10,000 University Park, PA, US Jimmy Lee Brown Memorial Dean's Advi 2021
Philadelphia Futures For Youth $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Office Of College Success 2021
Temple University $800,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Brook J. Lenfest Endowed Scholarship 2021
Variety-the Children's Charity Of T $25,000 Worchester, PA, US Variety Works 2021
Adults With Developmental Disabilit $7,000 Jenkintown, PA, US Social Services For Greater Independ 2021
Anti-defamation League Foundation $15,000 New York, NY, US The Good Fight 2021
Breakthrough Of Greater Philadelphi $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2021
Chester County Futures $20,000 Coatesville, PA, US Passport To College 2021
Children's Literacy Iniat $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Asset Based Early Literacy 2021
Clarke Schools For Hearing And Spee $25,000 Northampton, MA, US General Operating Support 2021
Cradle Of Hope Inc $10,000 Jenkintown, PA, US Transitional Housing And Case Manage 2021
Mercy Career & Technical High Schoo $35,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operations And Scholarships 2021
Opportunities Industrialization Cen $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Bankworks 2021
Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Ar $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Peale Cirlce Membership 2021
Pennsylvania College Of Technology $99,935 Williamsport, PA, US Lenfest Scholars Program 2021
Pennsylvania State University $10,000 University Park, PA, US Jimmy Lee Brown Memorial Dean's Advi 2021
Philadelphia Futures For Youth $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Office Of College Success 2021
Temple University $800,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Brook J. Lenfest Endowed Scholarship 2021
Variety-the Children's Charity Of T $25,000 Worchester, PA, US Variety Works 2021
Children's Literacy Iniative $35,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Philadelphia Early Literacy Campaign 2020
Commonwealth Foundation For Public Policy Alternatives $125,000 Harrisburg, PA, US Operating Support 2020
Philadelphia School Partnership $125,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Great Schools Fund Ii 2020
Temple University $800,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Scholarship Endowment 2020
The Pennsylvania State University $200,000 University Park, PA, US Scholarship Endowment 2020
I-lead $75,000 Bryn Mawr, PA, US Operating Support 2020
Adoption Center Of Delaware Valley $12,500 Philadelphia, PA, US Expansion Of Opportunities For Youth Living In Foster Care. 2019
Adults With Developmental Disabilities $7,000 Jenkintown, PA, US Social Servic Es For Greater Independence Program 2019
Breakthrough Of Greater Philadelphia $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2019
Chester County Futures $15,000 Exton, PA, US Passport To College And Futures Ahead 2019
Children's Literacy Iniative $35,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Philadelphia Early Literacy Campaign 2019
Clarke Pennsylvania Inc $20,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2019
College Possible Philadelphia $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US High School Program 2019
Commonwealth Foundation For Public Policy Alternatives $100,000 Harrisburg, PA, US Operating Support 2019
Garage Community & Youth Center $5,000 Kennett Square, PA, US Operating Support 2019
Greenlight Philadelphia $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Fund Iii Programs 2019
Hias Pennsylvania $15,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2019
Local Initiatives Support Corporation $20,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2019
Mastery Charter Schools Foundation $3,000,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Endowment 2019
Mercy Career & Technical High School $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2019
North Light Community Center $15,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Teaching Employment Empowerment And Mentorship Works 2019
Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2019
Pennsylvania College Of Technology $25,000 Williamsport, PA, US Operating Support 2019
Philabundance $30,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Philabundance Community Kitchen 2019
Philadelphia Futures For Youth $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US College Retention And Success Programs 2019
Philadelphia School Partnership $150,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Great Schools Fund Ii 2019
Steppingstone Scholars Inc $30,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Step It Up! Summer Programming 2019
Temple University $800,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Last Dollar Scholarship Program 2019
Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology $9,000 Lancaster, PA, US Scholarships 2019
The Fairness Center $10,000 Harrisburg, PA, US Operating Support 2019
The Pennsylvania State University $2,000,000 University Park, PA, US The Brook J. Lenfest Foundation Trustee Scholarship Endowment 2019
The Wistar Institute $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Biomedical Technician Training Program 2019
Union League Legacy Foundation $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2019
University Of Pennsylvania $35,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Project Bioeyes 2019
University Of The Arts $15,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Pre-college Programs 2019
Variety - The Children's Charity $25,000 Worcester, PA, US Varietyworks 2019
Wissahickon Foundation $35,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support For Wissahickon Charter Schools 2019
Adoption Center Of Delaware Valley $12,500 Philadelphia, PA, US Expansion Of Opportunities For Youth Living In Foster Care. 2018
Association For Adults With Developmental Disabilities $5,000 Jenkintown, PA, US Social Services For Greater Independence Program 2018
Breakthrough Of Greater Philadelphia $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2018
Career Wardrobe $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2018
Chester County Futures $15,000 Exton, PA, US Passport To College And Futures Ahead 2018
Children's Literacy Iniative $35,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Philadelphia Early Literacy Campaign 2018
Clarke Pennsylvania Inc $15,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2018
Commonwealth Fooundation For Public Policy Alternatives $100,000 Harrisburg, PA, US Operating Support 2018
Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation $75,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2018
Greenlight Philadelphia $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Fund Iii Programs 2018
Kimmel Center Inc $170,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Comprehensive Campaign 2018
Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts $15,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2018
Philadelphia Futures For Youth $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US College Retention And Success Programs 2018
Philadelphia School Partnership $150,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Great Schools Fund Ii 2018
St Gabriel's Hall System $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2018
Steppingstone Scholars Inc $20,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Step It Up! Summer Programming 2018
Temple University $53,082 Philadelphia, PA, US Last Dollar Scholarship Program 2018
The Pennsylvania State University $289,984 University Park, PA, US The Brook J. Lenfest Foundation Trustee Scholarship Endowment 2018
University Of Pennsylvania $35,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Project Bioeyes 2018
Wings For Success $12,500 Frazer, PA, US Operating Support 2018
Wissahickon Foundation $35,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Strategic Plan 2018
Adoption Center Of Delaware Valley $15,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Expansion Of Opportunities For Youth Living In Foster Care. 2017
Breakthrough Of Greater Philadelphia $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2017
Chester County Futures $15,000 Exton, PA, US Passport To College And Futures Ahead 2017
Children's Literacy Iniative $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Philadelphia Early Literacy Campaign 2017
Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation $75,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2017
Ihm Center For Literacy And Ged Programs $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2017
Kimmel Center Inc $150,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Comprehensive Campaign 2017
Penncan $100,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2017
Philadelphia Futures For Youth $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US College Retention And Success Programs 2017
Steppingstone Scholars Inc $20,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Step It Up! Summer Programming 2017
Teach For America Inc $20,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2017
The University Of The Arts $15,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Pre-college Programs 2017
University Of Pennsylvania $35,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Project Bioeyes 2017
Wings For Success $10,000 Frazer, PA, US Operating Support 2017
Temple University $245,302 Philadelphia, PA, US Last Dollar Scholarship Program 2017
The Pennsylvania State University $209,177 University Park, PA, US The Brook J. Lenfest Foundation Trustee Scholarship Endowment 2017
Mastery Charter Schools Foundation $2,700,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Expansion Project 2017
Philadelphia Museum Of Art $15,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2017
Clarke Pennsylvania Inc $20,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2017
Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts $15,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2017
Philabundance $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Philabundance Community Kitchen 2017
Wissahickon Foundation $30,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support For Wissahickon Charter Schools 2017
Mastery Charter Schools Foundation $1,000,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Endowment 2017
The Pennsylvania State University $2,000,000 University Park, PA, US Scholarship Endowment 2017
Temple University $800,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Scholarship Endowment 2017
Urban Dance & Education Foundation $5,000 Newtown Square, PA, US Philadelphia International Festival Of The Arts 2017
Kimmel Center Inc $20,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2017
Adoption Center Of Delaware Valley $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Expansion Of Opportunities For Youth Living In Foster Care. 2016
Breakthrough Of Greater Philadelphia $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2016
Chester County Futures $15,000 Exton, PA, US Operating Support 2016
Children's Literacy Iniative $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Philadelphia Early Literacy Campaign 2014-2015 2016
Clarke Pennsylvania Inc $15,000 Bryn Mawr, PA, US Operating Support 2016
Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation $75,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2016
Ihm Center For Literacy And Ged Programs $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2016
Kimmel Center Inc $150,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2016
Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts $35,000 Philadelphia, PA, US High School Afterschool Studio Arts Program 2016
Philadelphia Futures For Youth $45,000 Philadelphia, PA, US College Retention And Success Program 2016
Teach For America Inc $20,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2016
Temple University $80,527 Philadelphia, PA, US Last Dollar Scholarship Program 2016
The Pennsylvania State University $1,000,000 University Park, PA, US The Brook J. Lenfest Foundation Trustee Scholarship Endowment 2016
The Pennsylvania State University $354,307 University Park, PA, US Last Dollar Scholarship Program 2016
The University Of The Arts $15,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Pre-college Programs 2016
Thresholds In Delaware County Inc $5,000 Thornton, PA, US Operating Support 2016
University Of Pennsylvania $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Project Bioeyes 2016
Wings For Success $10,000 Frazer, PA, US Operating Support 2016
Wissahickon Charter School $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2016
Adoption Center Of Delaware Valley $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Expansion Of Opportunities For Youth Living In Foster Care. 2015
Breakthrough Of Greater Philadelphia $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2015
Chester County Futures $15,000 Exton, PA, US Operating Support 2015
Children's Literacy Iniative $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Philadelphia Early Literacy Campaign 2014-2015 2015
Clarke Pennsylvania Inc $15,000 Bryn Mawr, PA, US Operating Support 2015
Community Learning Center $15,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Community Education, Student Services And Partnership Programs 2015
Committee For Dignity And Fairness For The Homeless Housing Development In $20,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2015
Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation $75,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2015
Greenlight Fund $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2015
Kimmel Center Inc $20,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2015
The Pennsylvania State University $1,000,000 University Park, PA, US The Brook J. Lenfest Foundation Trustee Scholarship Endowment 2015
Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts $10,000 Philadelphia, PA, US High School Afterschool Studio Arts Program 2015
Philadelphia Futures For Youth $45,000 Philadelphia, PA, US College Retention And Success Program 2015
Single Stop Usa $20,000 New York, NY, US Support Of Single Stop At Community College Of Philadelphia 2015
Steppingstone Scholars Inc $15,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Step It Up! Program 2015
Thresholds In Delaware County Inc $5,000 Thornton, PA, US Operating Support 2015
University Of Pennsylvania $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Project Bioeyes 2015
The University Of The Arts $15,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Pre-college Programs 2015
The Pennsylvania State University $519,734 University Park, PA, US Last Dollar Scholarship Program 2015
Temple University $225,741 Philadelphia, PA, US Last Dollar Scholarship Program 2015
Chester Education Foundation $15,000 Chester, PA, US School-to-career Program 2015
Philadelphia Museum Of Art $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Evaluation Of Art Education Programs 2015
Wissahickon Charter School $20,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Operating Support 2015
Philabundance $25,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Community Kitchen 2015
The Commonwealth Foundation For Public Policy Alternatives $25,000 Harrisburg, PA, US Operating Support 2015

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Brook J Lenfest Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 23-3031338
Website http://www.brookjlenfestfoundation.org
Address 1800 JFK BOULEVARD 20TH FL Philadelphia, PA 19103-7421

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Brook J Lenfest Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Brook J Lenfest
Treasurer Marguerita B Lenfest
Secretary Tracy Coyle

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.