Children & Youth Archives - Philadelphia Foundation

Philadelphia Foundation’s Youth in Philanthropy Program Awards $50,000 in Grants to Youth-focused Nonprofits

September 3, 2025

YOUTHadelphia grant recipients include five nonprofits serving young adults throughout the city Last month, Philadelphia Foundation announced that its youth-in-philanthropy program, “YOUTHadelphia,” has awarded $50,000 in grants to five Philadelphia nonprofits (ACHIEVEability, As I Plant This Seed, Imani Star Development, OrdinarIE Heroes, and The Mastermind Cooperative) addressing pressing issues for Philadelphia’s youth. To celebrate, participating […]

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, […]

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 […]