Find 12 Recommended Local Charities & Nonprofits in Pennsylvania

Read profiles and public feedback for 12 recommended charities and nonprofits serving Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Allentown. Explore their programs and contact relevant organizations to discuss donations, volunteering or available community support.
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Stairways Behavioral Health
50+ Years
Emergency
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We offer 60+ years of specialized expertise in behavioral health treatment
Stairways Behavioral Health offers comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment services in Erie, PA, serving over 8,000 individuals annually with expert care and support.
Adult Residential Programs Youth Residential Programs Addiction Treatment Services
57 years of regional philanthropy expertise
Connecting donors with local causes since 1966. Lehigh Valley Community Foundation manages charitable funds, facilitates strategic grantmaking, and provides expert guidance for impactful philanthropy across Pennsylvania.
Charitable Fund Management Grantmaking Services Donor Advised Funds
We serve over 5,000 neighbors monthly through multiple distribution channels
Wilkinsburg Community Ministry provides dignified food access to East End Pittsburgh residents through storefront and mobile pantries, serving over 5,000 neighbors monthly since 1968.
Food Sharing Mobile Pantry Operation Backpack
Regional Philanthropy Supporting Organization with national network connections
Strengthening regional philanthropy since 1985 through educational programming, policy advocacy, and networking for foundations, corporate grantmakers, and community funders in Western Pennsylvania.
Grantmaking Workshops Policy Advocacy Networking Events
We offer 30+ years of specialized experience in nonprofit consulting
Expert consulting services for nonprofits focused on social policy and program development in Pittsburgh. Decades of experience in advocacy, government relations, and organizational strategy.
Program Development Civics Training Policy Research
50+ years of experience in financial counseling since 1968
Non-profit credit counseling agency offering debt management, bankruptcy counseling, and housing assistance in Pittsburgh, PA. Over 50 years of experience helping clients achieve financial freedom through personalized solutions.
Credit Counseling Debt Management Bankruptcy Counseling
We specialize in advancing equity for women, girls, and people with disabilities
Fisa Foundation promotes gender equity, disability rights, and social justice in southwestern Pennsylvania through strategic grantmaking and advocacy initiatives.
Grantmaking Advocacy Policy Development
Our volunteers complete 30+ hours of specialized training before case assignment
Casa Of Philadelphia County trains volunteers to advocate for foster children's rights in court and community. Learn how our dedicated advocates improve educational outcomes and secure permanent homes.
CASA Volunteer Program Educational Decision-Maker Program Courtroom Advocacy
We offer 140+ years of experience in community-based social services delivery
Methodist Services has empowered Philadelphia families since 1879 through housing programs, mental health counseling, and educational services. Learn how our nonprofit helps children, adults, and families overcome poverty and homelessness.
Early Childhood Education Housing Assistance Mental Health Counseling
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Samuel S Fels Fund
50+ Years
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We prioritize long-term general operating grants for grassroots organizations
The Samuel S Fels Fund empowers marginalized communities in Philadelphia through movement-building grants, mission-aligned investments, and a commitment to equity and inclusion.
Movement-Building Grants Leadership Development Funding Mission-Aligned Investments