CENTER CITY DISTRICT FOUNDATION

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The Center City District Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Pennsylvania, with total grants paid amounting to $964.2K in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE CENTER CITY DISTRICT FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED AS THE CHARITABLE ARM OF THE CENTER CITY DISTRICT (CCD). GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS ARE USED TO INITIATE, TEST, AND SUPPORT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES OF THE CCD, SUPPORT FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES RELATING TO PARKS MANAGED BY THE CCD, RAISE FUNDS FOR CCD'S GREENING INITIATIVES (PLANT! PHILADELPHIA), AND TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT HOW TO REDUCE HOMELESSNESS IN CENTER CITY.
Cause Areas
2
Crime prevention
Community improvement
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Total Funding
Funding Share
ARTS IN SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE
$5.5K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CENTER CITY DISTRICT FOUNDATION?
No. CENTER CITY DISTRICT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CENTER CITY DISTRICT FOUNDATION give?
CENTER CITY DISTRICT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania. 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 CENTER CITY DISTRICT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CENTER CITY DISTRICT FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $5,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CENTER CITY DISTRICT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CENTER CITY DISTRICT FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $964 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CENTER CITY DISTRICT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CENTER CITY DISTRICT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include ARTS IN SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CENTER CITY DISTRICT FOUNDATION?
CENTER CITY DISTRICT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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