The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 231584975 · Private foundation
The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia is a Pennsylvania-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $1.6M in giving and $20.0M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 534 grants for The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia funds
The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia's giving carries a documented focus on early childhood education, food & agriculture.
Populations it has supported include families, hispanic communities.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbane Development Inc COMMMUNITY WEALTH BUILDING STRATEGIES | New York, NY | $145K | 2022 |
| Urbane Development Inc COMMUNITY WEALTH BUILDING STRATEGIES | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Indigent Aged Recipients Financial assistance | Philadelphia, PA | $70K | 2018 |
How to apply for funding from The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia
From The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia'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 merchantsfund.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia
- Does The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia fund?
- The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia's grants focus on early childhood education. Example recipients include Urbane Development Inc, Indigent Aged Recipients. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia give in grants?
- The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $1.6M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.3M over 534 grants.
- Where is The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia located?
- The Merchants Fund of Philadelphia is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 231584975.
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