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Independence Foundation

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 231352110  ·  Private foundation

Independence Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $3.7M in grants paid and $78.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1,726 individual grants from this funder — $21.7M awarded across 2017–2023 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$3.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$78.7M
Total assets
1,726
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Independence Foundation funds

Independence Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, criminal justice, domestic violence, education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeDomestic ViolenceEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, justice involved, older adults, women girls.

black communitieschildrenfamiliesjustice involvedolder adultswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Independence Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Broad Street Ministry
STEP UP TO THE PLATE
Philadelphia, PA$180K2020
Community Legal Services Inc
PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Philadelphia, PA$166K2023
Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pa
GENERAL SUPPORT
Philadelphia, PA$89K2023
American Civil Liberties Foundation of Pennsylvania Inc
PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Philadelphia, PA$88K2023
Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pa
GENERAL SUPPORT
Philadelphia, PA$84K2019
The Public Interest Law Center
PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Philadelphia, PA$83K2023
Philadelphia Legal Assistance Center Inc
PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Philadelphia, PA$80K2023
Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates
GENERAL SUPPORT
Philadelphia, PA$76K2023
Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates
GENERAL SUPPORT
Philadelphia, PA$76K2019
Planned Parenthood of Sepa
GENERAL OPERATING
Philadelphia, PA$75K2020
Project Home
SUPPORTIVE HEALTHCARE AT HUB OF HOPE, PREVENTION POINT AND STEPHEN KLEIN WELLNESS CENTER
Philadelphia, PA$75K2021
Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pa
GENERAL SUPPORT
Philadelphia, PA$75K2021
Share Food Program Inc
THE DELAWARE COUNTY FOOD BANK
Philadelphia, PA$75K2021
Project Home
TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE SERVICES
Philadelphia, PA$75K2021
Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates
MURAL ARTS' RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROJECT
Philadelphia, PA$75K2021

Independence Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$3.3M
2019$3.4M
2020$3.6M
2021$4.2M
2022$3.5M
2023$3.7M

How to apply for funding from Independence Foundation

From Independence Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“THE FOUNDATION ESTABLISHES A GRANT CYCLE ON A YEARLY BASIS AND ALL DECISIONS ARE MADE IN CYCLE.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at independencefoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Independence Foundation

Does Independence Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Independence Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Independence Foundation fund?
Independence Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Broad Street Ministry, Community Legal Services Inc, Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pa. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Independence Foundation give in grants?
Independence Foundation reported $3.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $21.7M over 1,726 grants.
Where is Independence Foundation located?
Independence Foundation is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 231352110.
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About this profile. This page is built from Independence Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Independence Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.