Grantees are focused on advocacy, direct service, impact, leadership, and funds for children across Greater Philadelphia
December 12, 2024 -Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia Foundation has announced a significant funding initiative, awarding $2.9 million in grants for 97 nonprofit organizations serving vulnerable populations throughout Greater Philadelphia. Nonprofits in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, as well as Camden and Burlington counties, will greatly benefit from these new funds.
“Philadelphia Foundation is proud to announce nearly $3 million in grants to support nonprofit organizations serving vulnerable residents across Greater Philadelphia,” said Leann Ayers, Director of Grants and Programs at the Philadelphia Foundation. “These grants, focused on advocacy, direct service, impact, leadership, and the Fund for Children, will support our community partners to continue their vital work in breaking the cycle of poverty, strengthening community connections, and making a difference in partnership with marginalized individuals and groups. By investing in these organizations, we are investing in the future of our region and making sure that all members of our community have the opportunity to thrive.”
While the programming and services provided by grantees varies, recipients of Philadelphia Foundation competitive grants have demonstrated:
Recipients of Philadelphia Foundation competitive grants demonstrate:
- Commitment to equity: Ongoing efforts to implement equity principles at organizational and programmatic levels.
- Deep community connection: Intimate knowledge of and strong ties to the target population(s).
- Responsive service design: Continuous gathering of input and feedback to shape and refine services.
The following grants were awarded to nonprofits falling within the categories of advocacy, direct service, impact, leadership, and the Fund for Children across Greater Philadelphia:
Advocacy Grants: 7 grants, totaling $210,000
These grantees tackle a diverse range of issues, from ensuring equitable voting access to implementing proven strategies for accelerating student learning in Philadelphia. They also focus on creating post-secondary opportunities for youth, including those who are system-involved, and providing housing and economic opportunities in underserved areas. The scope of their work extends to various other critical concerns affecting these communities.
- Amistad Law Project
- CASA Youth Advocates
- Lift Every Voice Philly (formerly “Philadelphia School Parent Organizing Project”)
- Movement of Immigrant Leaders in Pennsylvania
- PennFuture
- Pennsylvania Immigration & Citizenship Coalition
- SeniorLAW Center
Direct Service Grants: 23 grants, totaling $690,000
Direct service grants are general operating funds awarded to organizations that demonstrate non-profit best practices and policies at all levels of the organization – Board, Operations, and Service Delivery.
- ACLAMO
- Ann’s Heart
- Bethesda Project
- Broad Street Ministry
- Children’s Crisis Treatment Center
- Clarifi
- Cradles to Crayons
- Graduate Philadelphia
- HIAS and Council Migration Services, Inc. DBA HIAS Pennsylvania
- Homeless Advocacy Project
- Lutheran Settlement House
- Maternal and Child Health Consortium
- Musicopia
- Philadelphia Children’s Alliance
- Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation (PCDC)
- Philadelphia VIP
- Puentes de Salud
- Rebuilding Together Philadelphia
- Sharing Excess
- The Enterprise Center
- Therapy Center of Philadelphia
- Uplift Solutions
- Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians
Impact Grants: 33 grants, totaling $904,000
Impact grants are awarded to nonprofits that have a proven track record of delivering direct services to vulnerable populations, with initial outcomes from at least one year of program implementation. These grantees are making significant strides in improving community conditions through various initiatives.
- ACT in Faith of Greater West Chester/Food and Housing Supports
- Big Picture Philadelphia
- Camden Repertory Theater Community Development Group
- TheWardrobe
- Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of Atlantic, Cape May, and Camden Counties
- Danny’s House
- Drueding Center
- Emmaus Home Inc.
- Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of Pennsylvania
- Family Promise of Southern Chester County
- First Person Arts, Inc.
- Intercultural Family Services, Inc.
- Jewish Relief Agency
- Legal Clinic for the Disabled
- Manna on Main Street
- Mentor for Philly
- Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance
- Neighbor to Neighbor Community Development Corp
- New Leash on Life USA
- Nicetown Community Development Corporation
- Philly Goat Project Inc
- Sustainable Business Education Initiative Inc
- Teach For America – Greater Philadelphia
- The Garces Family Foundation
- The Philadelphia Academies, Inc.
- The Precision Institute
- The Welcome Project PA
- Welcoming the Stranger, Inc
- Women’s Center of Montgomery County
- Woori Center
- Worthwhile Wear
- YoungMoms
Leadership Grants: 10 grants, totaling $455,000
Leadership grants empower nonprofits during leadership transitions by providing funding to support strategic processes, develop measurable skills, and enhance diversity within leadership pipelines. These grants also aim to strengthen capacities in governance, civic engagement, board and staff development, and initiatives focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Ceiba
- Children First PA (formerly PCCY)
- DiverseForce
- Pennsylvania Health Access Network
- Resolve Philly
- Taller Puertorriqueño
- The Arc Alliance
- The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia
- The Main Line Chamber of Commerce Foundation
- The Wilma Theater
Fund for Children: 24 grants, totaling $635,000
The Fund for Children was created as a result of the lease agreements between the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles, respectively. This fund allocates grants that offer program-specific and general operating support to organizations dedicated to serving youth in Philadelphia, specifically those aged 0 to 18.
Grantees of the Fund for Children are engaged in providing a diverse range of services aimed at supporting Philadelphia’s children and youth.
- A Home Is A Right – AHARI
- ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships
- Attic Youth Center
- Building 21 (Response is for Launchpad)
- DANCE IQUAIL!
- FLi Sci
- Heights Philadelphia
- Historic Fair Hill Inc
- Horizons at Greene Street Friends School
- Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia
- John Bartram Association
- Learn Fresh Education Co.
- Mighty Writers
- Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks/Grumblethorpe Youth Volunteers
- Power of Paint Art Academy & Management
- Project 440 Inc.
- Rock to the Future Inc
- Special Olympics Pennsylvania, Inc.
- Spiral Q LLC
- Students Run Philly Style
- That Could Be Me Foundation
- The Education Culture Opportunities Foundation
- Women Against Abuse, Inc.
- Women’s Campaign International
- Youth Art & Self-Empowerment Project
Philadelphia Foundation operates two competitive grant cycles each year; one in the spring and one in the fall. Eligible nonprofit organizations apply for grants in one of the following competitive categories: advocacy, direct service, impact, leadership and fund for children.
The foundation also operates additional grant cycles for special initiatives and partnerships and makes grants from the pool of donor-advised funds it manages. A full listing of grant opportunities is available at www.philafound.org/nonprofits.
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