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The Philadelphia Foundation has a century-long history of connecting community-minded individuals with the people and organizations that are helping to build a Greater Philadelphia Region. With deep relationships in the community and intimate knowledge of local nonprofits, we collaborate with individuals, families and businesses to magnify charitable and philanthropic impact. From Ben Franklin’s civic gift of 1,000 pounds sterling to Gerry Lenfest’s endowment for independent journalism, the Philadelphia Foundation stewards legacies that strengthen the place we call home, improving lives today and for future generations.
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We help local nonprofits accelerate impact through grantmaking and operational support, from training staff to building endowments.
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Our 100-year legacy of serving this community has shown us the miraculous things our city can accomplish when we collaborate for the greater good, sharing our knowledge to create a better tomorrow, today.
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Our city’s future will be defined by the youth of today. By providing our children with educational opportunities, we’re building a path for future leaders.
Learn MoreWhenever I asked anyone ‘who is the most established foundation and best to deal with that can help with my fund?’ the response was always the Philadelphia Foundation. They were right.
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Captivating and inspiring the members of our community with exposure to cultural influence and artistic expression
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Driving the research and discovery of better treatments for modern illnesses and conditions
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Ensuring everyone in our community has access to the essential services and support they need to thrive
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Partnering with local organizations to bring their visions for the future of the region to life
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During our centennial year, we’re hosting a variety of events to celebrate the spirit of impactful community change. We’re calling on all nonprofits, professional advisors and members of our community to join us as we enter our second century of servicing our region. Together, we can make our next century as impactful as the last.
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Philadelphia Foundation stand poised to activate the collaborative power of volunteerism by connecting community organizations and corporate volunteers. By tapping into the most important asset of any corporation — its employees — nonprofits are able to access the additional professional skills and expertise they need to propel their missions. The Philadelphia Foundation’s Key Skills […]
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During our centennial year, we’re hosting a variety of events to celebrate the spirit of impactful community change. We’re calling on all nonprofits, professional advisors and members of our community to join us as we enter our second century of servicing our region. Together, we can make our next century as impactful as the last.
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Philadelphia Foundation invites you and your families, neighbors, colleagues and friends – old and new – to pull up a chair, share a meal and discuss what’s important to your community. On the Table Philly is for each of us — the doers, the change makers, the neighbors, the friends, co-workers and the philanthropists […]
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During our centennial year, we’re hosting a variety of events to celebrate the spirit of impactful community change. We’re calling on all nonprofits, professional advisors and members of our community to join us as we enter our second century of servicing our region. Together, we can make our next century as impactful as the last.
See all Events Philadelphia Foundation stand poised to activate the collaborative power of volunteerism by connecting community organizations and corporate volunteers. By tapping into the most important asset of any corporation — its employees — nonprofits are able to access the additional professional skills and expertise they need to propel their missions. The Philadelphia Foundation’s Key Skills […]
Free for Nonprofits!
During our centennial year, we’re hosting a variety of events to celebrate the spirit of impactful community change. We’re calling on all nonprofits, professional advisors and members of our community to join us as we enter our second century of servicing our region. Together, we can make our next century as impactful as the last.
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Culminating 18 Workshops and Paint Days throughout the Greater Philadelphia region during the summer, Philadelphia Foundation’s Centennial Legacy Mural will be dedicated in a festive ceremony open to the public. The mural was created through a partnership with Mural Arts and artist Ernel Martinez to honor our centennial year of service and to highlight our […]
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