ABOUT PHILADELPHIA

FOUNDATION

Philadelphia Foundation is one of the country’s first publicly supported community foundations and the largest devoted to improving lives in Greater Philadelphia. For over a century, community members, civic and business sector leaders, and nonprofit organizations have turned to us for partnership and collaboration in responding to community needs and creating opportunities for impact. In our work as a civic catalyst, trusted partner, and strategic problem-solver, we seek to strengthen the economic, social, and civic vitality of the region. Our philosophy is that providing civic and community leadership is necessary for effective philanthropic leadership.

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KINDNESS

IS KEY

We Empower
Nonprofits

We help local nonprofits accelerate impact through grantmaking and operational support, from training staff to building endowments.

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KNOWLEDGE

IS KEY

We Provide Scholarships

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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LEADERSHIP IS KEY

We Provide Civic Leadership

We pursue the community’s greatest opportunities and work to address the most critical challenges.

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CREATIVITY

IS KEY

WE INVEST IN THE ARTS

We Fund Training and Programming for the arts, inspiring culture throughout the region

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Whenever 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.

Mel Heifetz

Our Centennial Partners