THE PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION
Philadelphia, PA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
23-1581832
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Philadelphia, PA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
23-1581832
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Programs
Program 1 [2020]
SEE SCHEDULE O.1. CIVIC LEADERSHIP: WE LEAD AND PARTICIPATE IN CIVIC AND PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH REGIONAL AND NATIONAL FUNDERS AS WELL AS ORGANIZATIONS LOCALLY AND THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THESE RELATIONSHIPS BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO DISCUSS THE COMMON GOOD, AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF THOSE IN NEED, HIGHLIGHT EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS AND GALVANIZE COLLABORATIVE ACTION WITH THE BUSINESS, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT SECTORS TO STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY.2. GRANTMAKING AND PROGRAMS: WE DEPLOY PHILANTHROPIC DOLLARS TO THE COMMUNITY IN THE FORM OF GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROGRAMS, ADHERING TO THE DIRECTION AND/OR DISCRETION ENTRUSTED TO US BY OUR DONORS. DISCRETIONARY GRANTS ADDRESS BROAD COMMUNITY CONCERNS AND OPPORTUNITIES, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON VULNERABLE POPULATIONS AND THE INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEADERSHIP OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE THEM. MOST DISCRETIONARY GRANTS ARE IN THE FORM OF UNRESTRICTED GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.3. ENGAGED PHILANTHROPY: WE SERVE AS THE VEHICLE FOR PHILANTHROPIC GIVING IN THE COMMUNITY, OFFERING SEVERAL TYPES OF LIFETIME AND LEGACY GIVING FOR INDIVIDUALS, NONPROFITS, CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS. WE PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS ON THEIR CUSTOMIZED STRATEGIC GIVING PLANS. PROGRAMS TO INSPIRE COMMUNITY SUPPORT INCLUDE AN ART GALLERY, SITE VISITS AND PRESENTATIONS HIGHLIGHTING EFFECTIVE NONPROFITS.THE PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION ADDRESSED URGENT NEEDS ACROSS THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA REGION IN 2020, MAKING OVER $100M IN GRANTS FROM ITS FUNDS AND THOSE OF ITS SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS, NEARLY THREE TIMES AS MUCH AS IN 2019 AND SERVING AS A KEY CIVIC LEADER IN MOBILIZING COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND LAUNCHING NEW INITIATIVES TO ADVANCE RACIAL EQUITY. THE FOUNDATION'S PHL COVID-19 FUND RAISED AND GRANTED OVER $17M IN ITS FIRST 100 DAYS TO FRONTLINE NON-PROFITS PLAYING CRITICAL ROLES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES IN AREAS FROM HEALTHCARE ACCESS AND PPE SUPPLIES TO SENIOR CARE AND FOOD INSECURITY. OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDED:1. A SUCCESSFUL EFFORT TO SECURE A FEE WAIVER FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WHEN APPLYING FOR STATE-ISSUED IDENTIFICATION THEY NEED TO ACCESS OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES,2. ESTABLISHMENT OF A COLLABORATIVE FUND TO SUPPORT BLACK LED/BLACK SERVING ORGANIZATIONS, AND3. ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT TO ASSUME THE ASSETS OF A PRIVATE FOUNDATION AS A PERMANENT ENDOWMENT DEDICATED TO SUSTAINABLE, RESIDENT LED NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, NEW JERSEY, AND DELAWARE.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$84.2MCivic Leadership and Engaged Philanthropy
SEE SCHEDULE O.1. CIVIC LEADERSHIP: WE LEAD AND PARTICIPATE IN CIVIC AND PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH REGIONAL AND NATIONAL FUNDERS AS WELL AS ORGANIZATIONS LOCALLY AND THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THESE RELATIONSHIPS BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO DISCUSS THE COMMON GOOD, AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF THOSE IN NEED, HIGHLIGHT EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS AND GALVANIZE COLLABORATIVE ACTION TO STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY. 2. GRANTMAKING AND PROGRAMS: WE DEPLOY PHILANTHROPIC DOLLARS TO THE COMMUNITY IN THE FORM OF GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROGRAMS, ADHERING TO THE DIRECTION AND/OR DISCRETION ENTRUSTED TO US BY OUR DONORS. DISCRETIONARY GRANTS ADDRESS BROAD COMMUNITY CONCERNS AND OPPORTUNITIES, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON VULNERABLE POPULATIONS AND THE INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEADERSHIP OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE THEM. MOST DISCRETIONARY GRANTS ARE IN THE FORM OF UNRESTRICTED GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. 3. ENGAGED PHILANTHROPY: WE SERVE AS THE VEHICLE FOR PHILANTHROPIC GIVING IN THE COMMUNITY, OFFERING SEVERAL TYPES OF LIFETIME AND LEGACY GIVING FOR INDIVIDUALS, NONPROFITS, CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS. WE PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS ON THEIR CUSTOMIZED STRATEGIC GIVING PLANS. THE PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION ADDRESSED URGENT NEEDS ACROSS THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA REGION IN 2023, MAKING OVER $61.6M IN GRANTS FROM ITS FUNDS AND THOSE OF ITS SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED TO SERVE AS A KEY CIVIC LEADER IN DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVES TO ADVANCE RACIAL EQUITY, ADDRESS GUN VIOLENCE THROUGH THE CIVIC COALITION TO SAVE LIVES, AND INVEST IN THE RESILIENCY OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO SERVICE THE REGION'S MOST MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$48.9M
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