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Philadelphia Foundation Celebrates Successful Inaugural Philly Gives Initiative, Announcing $650,000 in Grants for Local Nonprofits

February 1, 2025

Philadelphia Foundation, a leading driver of philanthropic impact in the Greater Philadelphia region for over a century, is proud to announce the successful completion of its community gift fund, Philly Gives, which raised $200,000 during its inaugural campaign from November 25, 2024, to January 31, 2025. Combined with the $450,000 in seed funding, this year’s […]

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Philadelphia Foundation Welcomes Two Distinguished Financial and Community Development Leaders to Board of Managers

January 23, 2025

Philadelphia Foundation, a leading driver of philanthropic impact in the Greater Philadelphia region for over a century, today announced the appointment of Andy Rachlin and Pari Hashemi Magura to its Board of Managers. These additions bring extensive expertise in impact investing, wealth management, and community development to the foundation’s leadership. “Andy Rachlin and Pari Hashemi […]

Philadelphia Foundation’s Commitment to Local Nonprofits

December 16, 2024

Philadelphia Foundation was proud to sponsor a nonprofit roundtable at the Main Line Chamber of Commerce, highlighting its ongoing commitment to fostering strong relationships with local nonprofits and featuring a panel discussion from Director of Grants and Programs Leann Ayers, Program Officer Angelines Pabon, and Manager of Grantmaking Operations Sheressa Gordon. Philadelphia Foundation is a […]

Philadelphia Foundation Fall 2024 Grants Announcement

Philadelphia Foundation Announces $2.9 Million in Grants to Nearly 100 Nonprofit Organizations

December 12, 2024

Grantees are focused on advocacy, direct service, impact, leadership, and funds for children across Greater Philadelphia December 12, 2024 -Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia Foundation has announced a significant funding initiative, awarding $2.9 million in grants for 97 nonprofit organizations serving vulnerable populations throughout Greater Philadelphia. Nonprofits in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, […]

“Philly Gives” Launches: New Community Fund to Support Philadelphia Region Nonprofits Through End of Year Giving

November 25, 2024

Philadelphia, PA (November 25, 2024) – Philadelphia Foundation, in partnership with the Lenfest Institute for Journalism and supported by a grant from the William Penn Foundation, today announced the launch of Philly Gives, a new philanthropic initiative. This community-driven fund aims to uplift and support essential nonprofits serving Greater Philadelphia. Running from November 25, 2024, […]

Philly Service Awards Recognize Student-led Community Service Projects

October 30, 2024

On May 2, 2024, Philadelphia Foundation President and CEO, Pedro A. Ramos joined business and nonprofit leaders, staff and board members for the Philly Service Award’s culminating ceremony. The Philly Service Award is a city-wide high school competition focused on facilitating and supporting community service projects developed and implemented by students. It is an initiative […]

Philadelphia Sees Largest Drop in Gun Violence Among Major U.S. Cities

October 25, 2024

Philadelphia has witnessed the largest reduction in gun violence among major U.S. cities so far this year, according to new data. The city experienced a nearly 16% drop in gun violence in April, surpassing the national decline of 13%. The information was compiled by the independent policy group Center for American Progress, which highlighted that a […]

Creating Opportunity for Youth in Foster Care

October 22, 2024

A 2015 report by Institute of Medicine and National Research Council, titled Investing in the Health and Well-Being of Young Adults, noted “marginalized young adults—such as those living in poverty, those aging out of foster care, those in the justice system, those with disabilities, and young parents—are much less likely than other young adults to […]

Impact of Donor Advised Fund Celebrated by Two Local Institutions of Higher Education

October 20, 2024

The Regina Charitable Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation was established to support organizations which provide care for the chronically ill and indigent aged and to train persons to provide such care. Grants made to Gwynedd Mercy University and La Salle University by the Regina Charitable Fund over the past year were celebrated recently by […]

Philadelphia Foundation Helps Launch The Historic Fund

October 15, 2024

The Historic Fund is a $10M+ venture capital fund of funds created to philanthropically invest capital on behalf of the endowments of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Earlier this summer, a new venture capital fund of funds, The Historic Fund, was formally launched to support the endowments of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). […]