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101	LOWER MERION LIBRARY FOUNDATION Support the public libraries in Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania	Ardmore, PA
102	Easttown Library Foundation To raise and provide funds for the Easttown Library.	Berwyn, PA
103	BOOKS THROUGH BARS SUPPORTS PRISONERS SELF-EDUCATION EFFORTS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH BOOKS.	PHILADELPHIA, PA
104	Friends of Little Flower Inc All grants are contributed to the Little Flower Catholic High School for the purpose fo providing Scholarships to the high school students.	Philadelphia, PA
105	IUPAT DISTRICT COUNCIL NO 21 JOB THE PURPOSE OF THE FUND IS TO SUBSIDIZE THE AMOUNT A CONTRIBUTING EMPLOYER PAYS FOR FRINGE BENEFITS IN ORDER TO AID COMPETITIVENESS IN OBTAINING CONTRACTS WHICH OTHERWISE MAY BE LOST TO NON-UNION CONTRACTORS. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS PURPOSE, THE FUND DISTRIBUTES BENEFIT GRANTS TO THE PENSION, HEALTH AND WELFARE, ANNUITY, APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING FUNDS, INDUSTRY ADVANCEMENT FUNDS AND LABOR MANAGEMENT FUNDS ON BEHALF OF EMPLOYERS WHO EMPLOY OR DESIRE TO EMPLOY MEMBERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES DISTRICT COUNCIL 21.	PHILADELPHIA, PA
106	Pagoda Pacers Athletic Club The Purpose of the Pagoda Pacers Athletic Club is to develop and promote distance running and racing, road and trail biking, distance swimming, biathlons, triathlons, adventure races,and other individually oriented sports involving human powered motion in the greater Reading, PA area, provide information and social activities, and to enhance training opportunities in a supportive atmosphere for athletes of all abilities. The Pagoda Pacers A.C. has a membership of over 300 members who participate and volunteer at club races and events. The Pagoda Pacers A.C. is a sanctioned member of the Road Runners Club of America, a nationwide governing body for recreational running clubs.	Reading, PA
107	READING PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION TO SUSTAIN, INCREASE, AND EXTEND THE OPERATIONS OF THE READING PUBLIC LIBRARY	READING, PA
108	UPPER DARBY ARTS and EDUCATION TO ENHANCE EDUCATION AND ARTS IN AN EXTRAORDINARY COMMUNITY BY AWARDING GRANTS TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE PROJECTS IN THE UPPER DARBY SCHOOL DISTRICT.	DREXEL HILL, PA
109	UNION COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM THE UNION COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM PROVIDES CONNECTIONS TO MATERIALS, PROGRAMS, TECHNOLOGIES AND EXPERIENCES THAT REFLECT A COMMITMENT TO ENRICH OUR COMMUNITIES.	LEWISBURG, PA
110	WEST READING COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION TO PROMOTE HISTORIC CONTINUITY, A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC REJUVENATION OF PROPERTY AND COMMERCE OF THE BOROUGH OF WEST READING.	WEST READING, PA
111	POTTSTOWN KIWANIS FOUNDATION INC Purpose of Corporation is to provide scholarships and grants to High School students to attend college. We also provide awards to high school students that are outstanding in their schools.	Pottstown, PA
112	ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY THE AUXILIARY RENDERS SERVICE TO ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL AND ITS PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND ASSISTS THE HOSPITAL IN PROMOTING THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY THAT IT SERVES. THE AUXILIARY PROVIDES GRANTS FOR PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS IN SUPPORT OF THE HOSPITAL.	PITTSBURGH, PA
113	FEET ON THE STREET MINISTRIES TO EFFECT RESIDENTS IN THE CITY OF READING, PA, WITH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH BIBLE SCHOOL, FIELD TRIPS, BLOCK PARTIES, PLAY, YOUTH CONFERENCES, AND OUTREACHES TO PRE-TEENS, TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS.	Reading, PA
114	The Brook J Lenfest Foundation Inc The Foundation is a private non-operating foundation, and as such, its only activity is to make grants and contributions to other 501(c)(3) organizations, principally to pub charities. See Part XV, Question 3A.	West Conshohocken, PA
115	The Lenfest Foundation Inc The Foundation is a private non-operating foundation, and as such, its only activity is to make grants or contributions to other 501(c)(3) organizations, principally to public charities.	Philadelphia, PA
116	THE JOHN and HELEN VILLAUME FOUNDATIO THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDING FOR EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES BY MAKING GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. FOUNDATION ALSO AWARD 2 GRANTS TO LOCAL TEACHERS TO ENHANCE THEIR TEACHING EXPERTISE.	HONESDALE, PA
117	OUR CITY READING INC TO RESTORE RESIDENCES AND TO CONSTRUCT NEW BUILDINGS FOR NEW INDUSTRIES WITHIN THE CITY OF READING. TO REDEVELOP THE BUSINESS DISTRICTS OF THE CITY OF READING THROUGH RESTORATION OR CREATION OF NEW BUILDINGS. TO MANAGE AND BUILD APARTMENTS IN THE CITY OF READING.	READING, PA
118	INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR CULTURAL The corporation is constituted so as to attract substantial support from a representative number of persons in the community in which it operates and has not been formed for the financial gain to its directors/officers. A key objective of the International Center for Cultural Studies has been to network globally with leaders who share the vision of Universal Well- being, as well as to cultivate strong bonds with native communities of Africa, Australasia, Europe, North America, South America and South-East Asia. ICCS has organized more than 30 conferences in different countries and supports projects and community gatherings, so native and local communities can empower themselves and preserve their cultures and traditions. Specifically in India (RIWATCH, Arunachal Pradesh), Iraq (Yezidis) and South America. Journals and books have also been published to help preserving the knowledge around ancient cultures and empower the creation of new knowledge for future generations.	West Chester, PA
119		DOYLESTOWN, PA
120		PHILADELPHIA, PA
121		COATESVILLE, PA
122		HARRISBURG, PA
123		ALLENTOWN, PA
124		MECHANICSBURG, PA
125		LYKENS, PA
126		READING, PA
127		BRYN ATHYN, PA
128		Media, PA
129		Newtown, PA
130		LYKENS, PA
131		WYOMISSING, PA
132		BETHLEHEM, PA
133		DOYLESTOWN, PA
134		Fallsington, PA
135		READING, PA
136		ARDMORE, PA
137		HARRISBURG, PA
138		GLENMOORE, PA
139		ASTON, PA
140		HERSHEY, PA
141		SHIPPENSBURG, PA
142		LANSDALE, PA
143		PHILADELPHIA, PA
144		HARRISBURG, PA
145		Lemoyne, PA
146		ALLENTOWN, PA
147		PHILADELPHIA, PA
148		HARRISBURG, PA
149		Warminster, PA
150		CAMP HILL, PA

LOWER MERION LIBRARY FOUNDATION

Ardmore, PA

Support the public libraries in Township, Pennsylvania

Easttown Library Foundation

Berwyn, PA

To raise and provide funds for the .

BOOKS THROUGH BARS

PHILADELPHIA, PA

SUPPORTS PRISONERS SELF-EDUCATION EFFORTS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH .

Friends of Little Flower Inc

Philadelphia, PA

All grants are contributed to the Catholic High School for the purpose fo providing Scholarships to the high school students.

IUPAT DISTRICT COUNCIL NO 21 JOB

PHILADELPHIA, PA

THE PURPOSE OF THE FUND IS TO SUBSIDIZE THE AMOUNT A CONTRIBUTING EMPLOYER PAYS FOR FRINGE BENEFITS IN ORDER TO AID COMPETITIVENESS IN OBTAINING CONTRACTS WHICH OTHERWISE MAY BE LOST TO NON-UNION CONTRACTORS. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS PURPOSE, THE FUND DISTRIBUTES BENEFIT GRANTS TO THE PENSION, HEALTH AND WELFARE, ANNUITY, APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING FUNDS, INDUSTRY ADVANCEMENT FUNDS AND LABOR MANAGEMENT FUNDS ON BEHALF OF EMPLOYERS WHO EMPLOY OR DESIRE TO EMPLOY MEMBERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES .

Pagoda Pacers Athletic Club

Reading, PA

The Purpose of the is to develop and promote distance running and racing, road and trail biking, distance swimming, biathlons, triathlons, adventure races,and other individually oriented sports involving human powered motion in the greater Reading, PA area, provide information and social activities, and to enhance training opportunities in a supportive atmosphere for athletes of all abilities. The A.C. has a membership of over 300 members who participate and volunteer at races and events. The A.C. is a sanctioned member of the Road Runners of America, a nationwide governing body for recreational running clubs.

READING PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION

READING, PA

TO SUSTAIN, INCREASE, AND EXTEND THE OPERATIONS OF THE

UPPER DARBY ARTS and EDUCATION

DREXEL HILL, PA

TO ENHANCE IN AN EXTRAORDINARY COMMUNITY BY AWARDING GRANTS TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE PROJECTS IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.

UNION COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM

LEWISBURG, PA

THE PROVIDES CONNECTIONS TO MATERIALS, PROGRAMS, TECHNOLOGIES AND EXPERIENCES THAT REFLECT A COMMITMENT TO ENRICH OUR COMMUNITIES.

WEST READING COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION

WEST READING, PA

TO PROMOTE HISTORIC CONTINUITY, A SENSE OF AND ECONOMIC REJUVENATION OF PROPERTY AND COMMERCE OF THE BOROUGH OF .

POTTSTOWN KIWANIS FOUNDATION INC

Pottstown, PA

Purpose of Corporation is to provide scholarships and grants to High School students to attend college. We also provide awards to high school students that are outstanding in their schools.

ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY

PITTSBURGH, PA

THE RENDERS SERVICE TO AND ITS PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND ASSISTS THE IN PROMOTING THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY THAT IT SERVES. THE PROVIDES GRANTS FOR PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS IN SUPPORT OF THE .

FEET ON THE STREET MINISTRIES

Reading, PA

TO EFFECT RESIDENTS IN CITY OF READING, PA, WITH GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH BIBLE SCHOOL, FIELD TRIPS, BLOCK PARTIES, PLAY, YOUTH CONFERENCES, AND OUTREACHES TO PRE-TEENS, TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS.

The Brook J Lenfest Foundation Inc

West Conshohocken, PA

is a private non-operating , and as such, its only activity is to make grants and contributions to other 501(c)(3) organizations, principally to pub charities. See Part XV, Question 3A.

The Lenfest Foundation Inc

Philadelphia, PA

is a private non-operating , and as such, its only activity is to make grants or contributions to other 501(c)(3) organizations, principally to public charities.

THE JOHN and HELEN VILLAUME FOUNDATIO

HONESDALE, PA

FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDING FOR EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES BY MAKING GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. FOUNDATION ALSO AWARD 2 GRANTS TO LOCAL TEACHERS TO ENHANCE THEIR TEACHING EXPERTISE.

OUR CITY READING INC

READING, PA

TO RESTORE RESIDENCES AND TO CONSTRUCT NEW BUILDINGS FOR NEW INDUSTRIES WITHIN THE OF . TO REDEVELOP THE BUSINESS DISTRICTS OF THE OF THROUGH RESTORATION OR CREATION OF NEW BUILDINGS. TO MANAGE AND BUILD APARTMENTS IN THE OF .

INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR CULTURAL

West Chester, PA

The corporation is constituted so as to attract substantial support from a representative number of persons in the community in which it operates and has not been formed the financial gain to its directors/officers. A key objective of the Studies has been to network globally with leaders who share the vision of Universal Well- being, as well as to cultivate strong bonds with native communities of Africa, Australasia, Europe, North America, South America and South-East Asia. ICCS has organized more than 30 conferences in different countries and supports projects and community gatherings, so native and local communities can empower themselves and preserve their cultures and traditions. Specifically in India (RIWATCH, Arunachal Pradesh), Iraq (Yezidis) and South America. Journals and books have also been published to help preserving the knowledge around ancient cultures and empower the creation of new knowledge future generations.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL, THE CENTRAL BUCKS SCHOOL DISTRICT, LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND THE COMMUNITY, IS DEDICATED TO ENRICHING THE EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION OF STUDENTS THROUGH INNOVATIVE LEARNING GRANTS AND DEVELOPMENT ASSETS-BASED PROGRAMS WHICH PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE AND RESILIENT YOUTH.

PROVIDE A PLACE FOR CHNESE TO WORK TOGETHER, PROVIDE FREE ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS AND NEW IMMIGRANTS LIVING IN AND OTHER PLACES

TO IMPROVE THE AND WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE WHO LIVE AND WORK IN THE GREATER COATESVILLE AREA BY FOSTERING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, BY PROVIDING CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT AND BY MAKING GRANTS TO PROMOTE EQUITY, HEALTHY YOUTH AND A HEALTHY COMMUNITY.

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF PAA FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT THE INDUSTRY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:1. TO ACT AS A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ENABLING THE FOUNDATION TO RECEIVE GIFTS OF MONEY OR OTHER PROPERTY, HOLD THE SAME IN TRUST, INVEST AND PRESERVE IT AND DISTRIBUTE THE INCOME AND PRINCIPAL IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION.2. PROVIDING GRANTS TO OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT CONDUCT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE NEW MOTOR VEHICLE INDUSTRY, PAA MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES OF PAA MEMBERS.3. PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE FAMILIES OF THOSE WHO ARE EMPLOYED IN THE NEW RETAIL MOTOR VEHICLE INDUSTRY IN , AND ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES.

GRANTS TO LEHIGH VALLEY CHARITIES

THE PROVIDES COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, EDUCATION INFORMATION AND REFERRAL EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND SERVICE FOR THE AND INFORMATION COMMUNITY IN ORDER TO ENHANCE ACCESS TO INFORMATION RESOURCES TO BENEFIT THE CITIZENS OF THE COMMONWEALTH.

ACCOMPLISHES ITS PURPOSES SOLELY THROUGH A PROGRAM OF MAKING GIFTS AND GRANTS. IT DOES NOT CONDUCT ANY DIRECT ACTIVITIES OR MAKE PROGRAM INVESTMENTS.

To aid in the care and treatment children and the needs the community.

To promote the writings of the 17th century Philosopher, Emamuel through the publication of his books. Also, to promote his works by sponsering various seminars and collouiums.

grants provided to 20 blind women and 1 organization to assist them in activities,

support needy families and individuals, support other non-profit organizations as finances allow, provide grants to students descendants via the Merit Scholarship Fund, administered by the SBS-NY

THE ACCOMPLISHES ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES SOLELY THROUGH A PROGRAM OF MAKING CHARITABLE GIFTS AND GRANTS AND DOES NOT CONDUCT ANY DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OR MAKE PROGRAM RELATED INVESTMENTS.

TO PROMOTE VOLUNTEERISM, DEVELOP POTENTIAL WOMEN, IMPROVE COMMUNITIES THROUGH EFFECTIVE ACTION AND LEADERSHIP TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. ALSO TO DEVELOP ASSETS YOUTH IN COMMUNITY.

IS A VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION WITH 33,000 CLUBS IN OVER 200 COUNTRIES AND GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS. IT INITIATES HUMANITARIAN PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS CHALLENGES AFFECTING THE WORLD TODAY, SUCH AS HUNGER, POVERTY, AND ILLITERACY. MEMBERS UNITE A BROAD CROSS-SECTION BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL LEADERS AROUND THE WORLD AROUND A COMMON MISSION: SERVICE ABOVE SELF. THESE 1.2 MILLION MEN AND WOMEN DONATE THEIR EXPERTISE, TIME, AND FUNDS TO SUPPORT LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL PROJECT, HELPING PEOPLE IN NEED AND PROMOTING UNDERSTANDING AMONG CULTURES.

DEVELOPMENT OF -FOCUSED, YOUTH-BASED SERVICES, LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, PROVIDING GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS, AND SUPPORTING EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND TRAINING IN BEHAVORIAL HEALTH FOCUSED ON BUCKS COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES 50 - 60 GRANTS A YEAR RANGING FROM 3,000 TO 17,000 PER GRANT. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES 19-21 SCHOLARSHIPS A YEAR FOR AMOUNTS RANGING FROM 1,000 TO 2,500 PER AWARD. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES 4 - 6 PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION WORKSHOPS PER YEAR FOR SOCIAL WORKERS, LICENSED COUNSELORS, PSYCHOLOGISTS, NBCC COUNSELORS, AND NURSES. THE ORGANIZATION RUNS SERVICE LEARNING INTERNSHIPS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS FROM BUCKS COUNTY INTERESTED IN HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS. APPROXIMATELY 15 STUDENTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM EACH SUMMER.

Since 1956, the has existed to help deserving graduates achieve their goal of higher education through grants and loans.

THE AIDS AND PROMOTES ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL EXPANSION, AND CONTRIBUTES TO THE ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF READING AND COUNTY BY FACILITATING, PROMOTING, AND PARTICIPATING IN AND FINANCING ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROJECTS.

TO PROVIDE AID FOR DESERVING STUDENTS OF THE PUBLIC SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE FURTHERANCE OF THEIR EDUCATION BY MEANS OF GRANTS, LOANS, OR BOTH.

PROVIDING GRANTS TO THE HARRISBURG COMMUNITY AND PROVIDING CLASSROOMS AND MENITORING TO THE YOUTH IN THE AREA.

the ) was formed to grow, strengthen, and safeguard the movement in North America through strategic grants and programmatic initiatives that ensure long-term sustainability and flourishing of communities. is a worldwide movement of vibrant life sharing communities where people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities strive together to reach full potentials. A majority of the Foundations programmatic revenue is derived from contributions.

FRATERNAL / CHARITABLE VETERANS ORGANIZATION SUPPORTING VETERANS AND COMMUNITY INCLUDING S.E. VETERANS HOSPITAL PA VETERANS MUSEUM, ROTC, ASTON LIBRARY, LOCAL BOY SCOUTS, BASEBALL

THE TRUST PROVIDES SUPPORT TO THE . THE WAS STARTED IN 1934 WITH A KIT FURNISHED BY THE STATE GOVERNMENT UNDER THE EDUCATIONAL EMERGENCY RELIEF ACT AND BOOKS DONATED BY THE COMMUNITY TO SERVE THE CITIZENS OF ,PA AREA.

DISTRIBUTED GRANTS FROM INVESTMENT INCOME TO CHARITIES TO HELP FURTHER THEIR CHARITABLE CAUSES

IS A PRIVATE NON-OPERATING AND AS SUCH ITS ONLY ACTIVITY IS TO MAKE GRANTS OR CONTRIBUTIONS TO OTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, PRINCIPALLY TO PUBLIC CHARITIES. SEE PART XV, QUESTION 3A.

TO AWARD TUITION ASSISTANCE GRANTS TO CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN OF DUES PAYING MEMBERS OF ASSOCIATION, INC.

TO PROMOTE , PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP, SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND ADVOCATE ISSUES.

promote study of real estate and provide grants

AWARDING ANNUAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING SENIORS FROM HIGH SCHOOLS IN , PENNSYLVANIA (2)AWARDING CASH GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SERVICE AREA OF THE OF (3)PROVIDING MONETARY SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF THE OF AND INTERNATIONAL

PCI SUPPORTS VARIOUS PROGRAMS OF FREE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF .

TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO LEGITIMATE HIGHWAY ORIENTED AND PROMOTIONAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT AND FINANCING OF HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION.

RAISE FUNDS FOR

PROVIDE GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS FOR CULTURAL, MEDICAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

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