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Est.

2014

Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The PA IRC NETWORK FOUNDATION, a 501(c)3 organization, focuses on grantmaking in Pennsylvania, having awarded a total of $6.5 million to 28 grantees in 2025. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

SUPPORT THE COLLABORATION AMONG INDEPENDENT NOT FOR PROFIT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCONTRACTORS.
Total Funding Given
$6.5M
2025
Grantees funded
28
Multi-year grantees
43%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
27
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$421.9K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
$808.2K
J
John Thigpen
Board Member
N
Neil Fowler
Board Member
J
Jessica Gardner
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PA IRC NETWORK FOUNDATION?
No. PA IRC NETWORK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PA IRC NETWORK FOUNDATION give?
PA IRC NETWORK FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, New York, and Alabama. 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 PA IRC NETWORK FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PA IRC NETWORK FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PA IRC NETWORK FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, PA IRC NETWORK FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $6.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PA IRC NETWORK FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, PA IRC NETWORK FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include DELAWARE VALLEY INDUSTRIAL RESOURCE CENTER, CATALYST CONNECTION, and MANTEC INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PA IRC NETWORK FOUNDATION?
PA IRC NETWORK FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.