PHILADELPHIA WORKS INC
AI Summary
PHILADELPHIA WORKS INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $61.3M across 60 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
PHILADELPHIA WORKS, INC. STRIVES TO BUILD A STRONGER WORKFORCE THROUGH CAREER, SKILLS TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR CAREER SEEKERS, BUSINESS SERVICES FOR EMPLOYERS, AND LABOR MARKET INSIGHTS FOR SMART WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS AND INNOVATION.
Cause Areas
3
Job training
Public administration
Job Preparation & Procurement
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PHILADELPHIA YOUTH NETWORK INC
Philadelphia, PA
$96.7M
22%
JEVS HUMAN SERVICES
PHILADELPHIA, PA
$57.4M
13%
IMPACT SERVICES CORPORATION
Philadelphia, PA
$40.2M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
91
Median 1st year grant
$80.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$150K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
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- 99 grantees
- 92 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PHILADELPHIA WORKS INC?
No. PHILADELPHIA WORKS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PHILADELPHIA WORKS INC give?
PHILADELPHIA WORKS INC primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Florida. 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 PHILADELPHIA WORKS INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PHILADELPHIA WORKS INC fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $80 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PHILADELPHIA WORKS INC make each year?
In 2024, PHILADELPHIA WORKS INC awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $59.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PHILADELPHIA WORKS INC fund recently?
In 2024, PHILADELPHIA WORKS INC awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include PHILADELPHIA YOUTH NETWORK INC, JEVS HUMAN SERVICES, and IMPACT SERVICES CORPORATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PHILADELPHIA WORKS INC?
PHILADELPHIA WORKS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.