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American Philosophical Society

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 231353269  ·  Private foundation

Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, American Philosophical Society has awarded $295K across 8 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Phila Area Center for History of Scienc. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$1.2M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$270.3M
Assets (FY2020)
8
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What American Philosophical Society funds

American Philosophical Society's giving carries a documented focus on scientific research.

Scientific Research

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Phila Area Center for History of Scienc
Public Forums - History of Science
Philadelphia, PA$110K2017
Phila Area Center for History of Scienc
Public Forums - History of Science
Philadelphia, PA$95K2018
The Papers of Benjamin Franklin
Franklin Papers Project
New Haven, CT$15K2018

How to apply for funding from American Philosophical Society

American Philosophical Society's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at amphilsoc.org.

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Frequently asked questions about American Philosophical Society

Does American Philosophical Society accept grant applications?
American Philosophical Society's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does American Philosophical Society fund?
American Philosophical Society's grants focus on scientific research. Example recipients include Phila Area Center for History of Scienc, The Papers of Benjamin Franklin. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does American Philosophical Society give in grants?
American Philosophical Society reported $1.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $295K over 8 grants.
Where is American Philosophical Society located?
American Philosophical Society is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 231353269.
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About this profile. This page is built from American Philosophical Society's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with American Philosophical Society. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.