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Pedro A. Ramos Named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2025 Power 100

February 28, 2025

Philadelphia Foundation is proud to announce that President & CEO, Pedro A. Ramos, has been recognized as one of the region’s most influential leaders in the Philadelphia Business Journal‘s 2025 Power 100. This prestigious list, selected by the Journal’s editorial staff, celebrates the individuals who have made the most significant impact on Greater Philadelphia during […]

$370,000 Awarded to Local Organizations Supporting Elder Victims of Crime Through the 2024 Philadelphia District Attorney Forfeiture Fund

February 18, 2025

Supporting Community-Based Nonprofits Philadelphia Foundation, a leading driver of philanthropic impact in the Greater Philadelphia region for over a century, announced in partnership with District Attorney Larry Krasner, that $370,000 in violence prevention grants has been awarded to 11 community-based 501(c)(3) organizations that focus on Philadelphia seniors who have been impacted by violence and other […]

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 […]

“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, […]

2019 On The Table Philly Engages Region, Stimulates Action

October 18, 2019

On the Table Philly 2019 was an amazing day! • Close to 6,000 participants • Over 460 table conversations • Region-wide participation in seven counties: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania, as well as Burlington and Camden in South Jersey Our thanks to all who hosted and participated! People […]

PHILADELPHIA FOUNDATION AND KNIGHT FOUNDATION PARTNER FOR THIRD TIME TO INSPIRE & STRENGTHEN LOCAL COMMUNITIES ON OCT. 17 THROUGH ON THE TABLE PHILLY

September 6, 2019

CONVERSATIONS WILL SEEK IDEAS ON ISSUES THAT MATTER TO RESIDENTS Philadelphia, PA (Sept. 6, 2018) — Philadelphia Foundation with support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation will again engage residents and inspire solutions to strengthen communities in the Greater Philadelphia region by hosting open dialogues on issues that matter. This […]

Philadelphia Foundation City Council Candidate Convention Videos

May 17, 2019

How do On the Table conversations turn into action? One of the most important types of civic engagement is voting in elections. In 2018, in keeping with our commitment of bringing our diverse community together, On The Table Philly hosts and participants discussed local issues and were asked to give us a wish list of questions to ask the candidates […]

Philadelphia Foundation hosted a City Council Candidate Convention at the WHYY Studios

May 16, 2019

How do On the Table conversations turn into action? One of the most important types of civic engagement is voting in elections. In 2018, in keeping with our commitment of bringing our diverse community together, On The Table Philly hosts and participants discussed local issues and were asked to give us a wish list of questions to ask the candidates […]

Table for Two: Foundation Leaders Talk On the Table

April 2, 2019

Community foundations are much more than grant makers — but, sometimes that isn’t always recognized by the communities they serve. In this “Table for Two,” we talk to the heads of two very different community foundations and learn how they embraced their role as On the Table conveners and used what they learned to inform their work. Philadelphia […]