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The Philadelphia City Institute is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Pennsylvania, with a total of $346.9K in grants paid in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in connecting with The Philadelphia City Institute can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
PCI SUPPORTS VARIOUS PROGRAMS OF THE FREE LIBRARY FOUNDATION OF PHILADELPHIA.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION
$3.1M
100%

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PENNSYLVANIA
$10K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Philadelphia City Institute?
No. The Philadelphia City Institute does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Philadelphia City Institute give?
The Philadelphia City Institute 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 The Philadelphia City Institute’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Philadelphia City Institute fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $83 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Philadelphia City Institute make each year?
In 2024, The Philadelphia City Institute awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $347 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Philadelphia City Institute fund recently?
In 2024, The Philadelphia City Institute awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION and HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PENNSYLVANIA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Philadelphia City Institute?
The Philadelphia City Institute does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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