Lightening The Load
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaEIN 47-2617321
Lightening the Load is a Pennsylvania-based foundation with approximately $11 million in assets that distributes roughly $772,000 annually to 501(c)(3) organizations. The foundation supports a broad portfolio of human services, healthcare, youth development, and education initiatives, with particular emphasis on organizations serving vulnerable populations including children, seniors, and low-income communities in the Philadelphia region.
Typical award
$25,000
$10,000 to $66,250 middle range
Award count
68
Grants on record
Annual giving
$610,000
Tax year 2023
501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations providing human services, healthcare, youth development, education, or food assistance, with a demonstrated presence or impact in Pennsylvania, particularly the Philadelphia region.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
$200,000
2024
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
$200,000
2024
Community Volunteers In Medicine
West Chester
$75,000
2024
Community Volunteers in Medicine
West Chester
$75,000
2024
Philabundance
Philadelphia
$70,000
2024
Travis Manion Foundation
Doylestown
$62,500
2024
Philadelphia Education Fund
Philadelphia
$60,000
2024
Wcu Foundation
West Chester
$45,000
2024
See all 68 recipients
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