Independence Foundation
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 231352110 · Private foundation
Independence Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $4.0M in giving and $85.5M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1,726 individual grants from this funder — $21.7M awarded across 2017–2023 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
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.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, justice involved, older adults, women girls.
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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Street Ministry STEP UP TO THE PLATE | Philadelphia, PA | $180K | 2020 |
| Community Legal Services Inc PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | Philadelphia, PA | $166K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pa GENERAL SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $89K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Independence Foundation
From Independence Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
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. Example recipients include Broad Street Ministry, Community Legal Services Inc, Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pa. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Independence Foundation give in grants?
- Independence Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $4.0M in giving. 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.
- How can I find foundations similar to Independence Foundation?
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