Education Archives - Philadelphia Foundation

Philadelphia Foundation Supports Future Physician Bernice Kear Through Woman One Scholarship

October 29, 2025

Philadelphia Foundation is proud to announce that Bernice Kear, a fourth-year medical student studying global and public health, is the 2025-2026 recipient of the Woman One Scholarship at Drexel University College of Medicine. The $25,000 award from Philadelphia Foundation’s Elwood and Edith Moore Memorial Scholarship Fund provides tuition assistance as Bernice completes her medical education. […]

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 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 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). […]

Vert Field of Interest Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation Supports Neighborhood Literacy Fund

October 8, 2024

On July 30, 2024, education advocates, civic leaders, and Read by 4th partners gathered in University City to honor and celebrate the organizations, parents, caregivers and volunteers behind The Neighborhood Literacy Fund. The fund was designed by Read by 4th, Philadelphia’s early literacy movement which seeks to address the city’s early literacy crisis. According to […]