Pennsylvania foundations designate grants for special population groups. Note that grants may benefit multiple population groups simultaneously (such as a grant for economically disadvantaged children). This analysis is based on grants of $10,000 or more awarded by a sample of foundations that represents more than half of the grant dollars awarded by all Pennsylvania foundations.

From 1992 to 1999, Pennsylvania grants dollars awarded to special populations changed:
  • women and girls +85%
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  • aging and elderly +61%
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  • economically disadvantaged +56%
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  • disabled +50%
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  • children and youth +46%
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  • racial and ethnic minorities + 7%
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  • immigrants and refugees -40%
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