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The Lenfest Foundation is dedicated to supporting programs primarily in the areas of education, arts and the environment.
H.F. (Gerry) and Marguerite Lenfest established the Foundation in 2000. The Foundation is based in suburban Philadelphia and primarily supports organizations and programs in southeastern and south central Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and northern Delaware. Core Programs The Foundation operates the Lenfest College Scholarship Program primarily for students in rural areas and the Lenfest Ocean Program with the assistance of The Pew Charitable Trusts. Grants Initiated By The Founders The Lenfest Foundation makes grants primarily initiated by its founders and approved by the Foundation’s board of directors to qualified nonprofit organizations for specific projects or activities of interest generally within the mission of the Foundation. Most of the Foundation’s funding will be directed to its core programs and grants initiated by its founders and approved by its board of directors.
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