PPL FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$6.2M+23% YoY
Grants
271
Median Grant
$5K
Organizations Funded
241
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The PPL Foundation empowers communities by supporting student success from cradle to career and promoting the development of vibrant and sustainable communities; funded solely by PPL Corporation, the foundation was formed to support community initiatives in the areas served by PPL Corporation's utilities
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Empowering Communities Grants $113,000 to 12 nonprofits; Energizing Education Grants for STEM education, literacy, summer learning and college readiness; Powering a Brighter Future scholarship program $100,000 annually for diversity in engineering and tech careers; Good Neighbor Energy Fund doubled to $400,000 in 2025
How to Apply
Pennsylvania grants accepted Aug 1-Sept 15; Rhode Island grants Spring Jan 1-Feb 15 and Fall Aug; regional committees of employees review applications; grants $1,000 to $50,000 awarded; organizations must focus on education, diversity/equity/inclusion, or sustainable communities
Does Not Fund
Scholarship funding not considered; Municipalities, churches, schools and chambers of commerce not eligible; Must be located in PPL Electric Utilities region or prove activities benefit the region; Non-discrimination requirement in hiring and service delivery practices
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$6.2M
Grants
271
Median
$5K
States
17
$5.1M
Grants
288
Median
$5K
States
18
$5.0M
Grants
374
Median
$2K
States
27
Grant Size Distribution
$5K
Typical Grant (Median)
$50
Smallest
$1K
25th Pctile
$10K
75th Pctile
$2.8M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $1K and $10K.
Largest Recent Grants
$2.8M
2024
UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY
PA · PROGRAM SUPPORT
$352K
2024
ARTSQUEST
PA · PROGRAM SUPPORT
$317K
2024
UNITED WAY OF RHODE ISLAND
RI · PROGRAM SUPPORT
$302K
2024
WILDLANDS CONSERVANCY INC
PA · PROGRAM SUPPORT
$260K
2024
THE DA VINCI DISCOVERY CENTER OF SCIENCE
PA · PROGRAM SUPPORT
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.