The Philadelphia Foundation
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 231581832 · Private foundation
The Philadelphia Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2019) reports $27.5M in grants paid and $497.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 4,456 individual grants from this funder — $240.7M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Philadelphia Foundation funds
The Philadelphia Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, hispanic communities, homeless population, immigrants & refugees.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher's Foundation for Children WORKING CAPITAL/OPERATING EXPENSES,COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORT,OPERATING SUPPORT, WORKING CAPITAL/OPERATING EXPENSES | Philadelphia, PA | $30.0M | 2020 |
| Stc Opco LLC Dba St Christopher's Hospital for Children WORKING CAPITAL/OPERATING EXPENSES | Philadelphia, PA | $10.0M | 2022 |
| Stc Opcp LLC Dba St Christopher's Hospital for Children UPKEEP, MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS | Philadelphia, PA | $4.8M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from The Philadelphia Foundation
The Philadelphia Foundation'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 philafound.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Philadelphia Foundation
- Does The Philadelphia Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Philadelphia Foundation'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 The Philadelphia Foundation fund?
- The Philadelphia Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include St Christopher's Foundation for Children, Stc Opco LLC Dba St Christopher's Hospital for Children, Stc Opcp LLC Dba St Christopher's Hospital for Children. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Philadelphia Foundation give in grants?
- The Philadelphia Foundation reported $27.5M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $240.7M over 4,456 grants.
- Where is The Philadelphia Foundation located?
- The Philadelphia Foundation is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 231581832.
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