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The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia

The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
23-1584975
Regional Funder
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The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
23-1584975
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1854

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily funds initiatives in Pennsylvania, with additional support in New York and Minnesota. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO PROVIDE GRANTS AND OTHER SUPPORT TO MERCHANTS AND SMALL BUSINESSES IN PHILADELPHIA.
Total Funding Given

$471.9K

2024
Grantees funded
19
Multi-year grantees
5%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

55

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
J
Jill Fink
Board Member
B
Bruce Hotaling
Board Member
S
Seulky McInneshin
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia?
No. The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia give?
The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, New York, and Minnesota. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia make each year?
In 2024, The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $472 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia fund recently?
In 2024, The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include FINANTA, HAND IN HAND INC, and GOOD KARMA . More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia?
The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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