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The Beneficia Foundation is a private foundation established in 1953 by Theodore Pitcairn. Directors of the Foundation are descendants of Theodore Pitcairn and their spouses.

Beneficia’s mission is to enhance the quality of life through conservation of the environment and promotion of the arts.

Beneficia favors programs which are:

  • innovative
  • catalytic
  • addressing unmet needs
  • striving towards self-sustainability