Pennsylvania's foundations support a diverse range of charitable nonprofit organizations that benefit the community.

In 1999, compared to the United States overall:
 
PA was more supportive of: PA U.S. Difference
Education 31% 24% 7%
Environment & Animals 11% 6% 5%
Public/Social Benefit* 15% 11% 4%
Arts & Culture 16% 13% 3%
PA was less supportive of: PA U.S. Difference
Health 8% 17% - 9%
Human Services 13% 16% - 3%
International Affairs 1% 3% - 2%
Science & Technology 2% 4% - 2%