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Fund the good you want to see in our region

Whatever your philanthropic goal, we have a type of fund that can help you fulfill it.

Setting up a fund with us is quick and convenient. Most funds can be set up in one brief meeting. We take care of the legal and accounting requirements and give you quarterly updates.

Explore the various types of funds offered through the Philadelphia Foundation, and contact us to learn more.

Fund Options

Designated Fund
To support a specific named organization
Donor Advised Fund
To provide flexible giving for those who want to be actively involved
Field of Interest Fund
To support a broad interest area
Organizational Endowment Fund
To provide perpetual annual income for a nonprofit
Scholarship Fund
To assist students in a particular field of study, high school, university or from a geographic area
Unrestricted Fund
To meet the community’s greatest needs, no matter how they change over time.