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Philadelphia Works Inc

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 233048942  ·  Private foundation

Philadelphia Works Inc is a Pennsylvania-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $56.7M in annual giving against $13.8M in assets. This page documents the 366 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Philadelphia Works Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$56.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$13.8M
Total assets
366
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Philadelphia Works Inc funds

Philadelphia Works Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, education, faith-based (jewish), and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEducationFaith-Based (Jewish)Health CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationPublic HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, hispanic communities, youth pop.

childrenhispanic communitiesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Philadelphia Works Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Philadelphia Youth Network
JOB-TRAINING
Philadelphia, PA$13.4M2017
Philadelphia Youth Network
JOB-TRAINING
Philadelphia, PA$13.0M2018
Philadelphia Youth Network
JOB-TRAINING
Philadelphia, PA$8.9M2019
Jevs Human Services
JOB-TRAINING
Philadelphia, PA$8.7M2019
Philadelphia Youth Network
JOB-TRAINING
Philadelphia, PA$8.1M2020
Jevs Human Services
JOB-TRAINING
Philadelphia, PA$7.9M2020
Educational Data Systems Inc
JOB-TRAINING
Dearborn, MI$7.3M2022
Philadelphia Youth Network
JOB- TRAINING
Philadelphia, PA$7.3M2023
Educational Data Systems Inc
JOB- TRAINING
Dearborn, MI$7.0M2023
Educational Data Systems Inc
JOB-TRAINING
Dearborn, MI$6.9M2019
Philadelphia Youth Network
JOB-TRAINING
Philadelphia, PA$6.2M2022
Educational Data Systems Inc
JOB-TRAINING
Dearborn, MI$6.2M2020
Jevs Human Services
JOB-TRAINING
Philadelphia, PA$6.0M2018
Jevs Human Services
JOB-TRAINING
Philadelphia, PA$6.0M2022
Jevs Human Services
JOB- TRAINING
Philadelphia, PA$5.9M2023

Philadelphia Works Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$37.8M
2018$45.0M
2019$54.1M
2020$51.9M
2022$47.8M
2023$51.7M

How to apply for funding from Philadelphia Works Inc

Philadelphia Works Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at philaworks.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Philadelphia Works Inc

Does Philadelphia Works Inc accept grant applications?
Philadelphia Works Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Philadelphia Works Inc fund?
Philadelphia Works Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Philadelphia Youth Network, Philadelphia Youth Network, Philadelphia Youth Network. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Philadelphia Works Inc give in grants?
Philadelphia Works Inc reported $56.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $288.3M over 366 grants.
Where is Philadelphia Works Inc located?
Philadelphia Works Inc is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 233048942.
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About this profile. This page is built from Philadelphia Works Inc'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 Philadelphia Works Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.