The Philadelphia Foundation



The Philadelphia Foundation has increased philanthropic investment in the community for more than a century.

The foundation fosters the economic, civic and social vitality of Greater Philadelphia taking charitable dollars further through deep relationships in the community and close connections with local nonprofits.

Web Address

www.philafound.org

Social Media Links

Twitter - @PhilaFound

Facebook - www.facebook.com/PhiladelphiaFoundation/


Assets and Giving for Philadelphia Foundation

Assets

2018 - 414,429,037
2017 - 403,541,826
Domestic Grants

2018 - 27,490,847


    

Recent News from Philadelphia Foundation


Eagles award $373000 in grants to local non-profits through Eagles Social Justice Fund
Foundation: Philadelphia Foundation

The Philadelphia Eagles announced that the Eagles Social Justice Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation has awarded grants totaling $373,000 to...more

If you had $25 million to give away, who would get it? These Philadelphians have ideas
Foundation: Lenfest Foundation, Philadelphia Foundation

We chose these philanthropic leaders based on two criteria: They have vast fortunes ... Executive director, Penn's Center for High Impact...more

Philadelphia Foundation announces Key to Community Grant nonprofit winners
Foundation: Philadelphia Foundation

The nine winners of the $1 million Key to Community Grants have been announced. As part of the Philadelphia Foundation's Key to Community...more

Philadelphia Foundation's special $1 million initiative benefited from public support | Opinion
Foundation: Philadelphia Foundation

As the region's oldest and largest community foundation, finding ways to expand philanthropy and generate support from the public for...more

Philadelphia Foundation awards $1 million to community groups selected by online vote
Foundation: Philadelphia Foundation

The foundation awarded $1 million in “Key to Community” grants during a ceremony at the Comcast Technology Center. Second-place winners...more

Philadelphia Foundation Announces Nonprofit Winners of Key to Community Grants Totaling $1 ...
Foundation: Philadelphia Foundation

“As the region's community foundation, we're very proud of the community's response to and engagement with the Key to Community grant...more

Camden Nonprofit Vies for Grant Funding and Asks For the Public's Help
Foundation: Philadelphia Foundation

Through July 26, people can go online and vote for what program they would like to see funded by the foundation's grant. At stake are three...more

Inquirer Management Fears Philly Could Have No Daily Paper in 5 Years
Foundation: Philadelphia Foundation

An internal memo from the newspaper's leadership gives the company — once hailed for its unique nonprofit ownership structure — just five years...more

Philadelphia Foundation to Give $1 Million in Grants
Foundation: Philadelphia Foundation

Philadelphia Foundation to Give $1 Million in Grants ... NBC10) The Philadelphia Foundation is set to give away $1 million in grants this...more

Hopeworks Needs Your Votes
Foundation: Philadelphia Foundation

For more than a century, Philadelphia Foundation has increased philanthropic investment in the community, fostering the economic, civic and...more



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