For nonprofits serving this population:

Greater Philadelphia

Priority given to:

Organizations able to demonstrate that at least 50% of those they serve or represent are low-income

Common requirements for all grant applicants:

• • 501(c)(3) IRS determination letter
  • List of Board of Directors and their affiliations

• Three years of financial data (e.g. audits, IRS Forms 990, etc.)
• One Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Staff Person
• Current PA Bureau of Charitable Organizations Certificate
• Executive Summary of current strategic plan
• Board-approved Nondiscrimination Policy that is in compliance with the Philadelphia Foundation’s non-discrimination policy
• Organizational Budget
• Program Budget Form
• Not an ineligible organization

Special requirements:

• Operating Budget above $100,000
• Must have documented outcomes and evaluation data for at least one year of program service delivery.
• Must complete child abuse clearance and criminal background checks for all staff and volunteers who work with youth.

Strongly preferred:

• Interim or permanent executive leadership in place for at least three months.
• Limited familial relationships among board and staff members.

Amounts of grants:

Not more than 10% of the organization’s budget or maximum of $30,000.

Types of projects funded:

Organizations seeking advocacy program grants should demonstrate a strong history of advocating on behalf of vulnerable populations. Organizations seeking funding for launching new campaigns/programs should demonstrate previous experience successfully delivering results through advocacy efforts on behalf of targeted populations.

Application deadline:

No applications will be accepted in 2021.