For nonprofits serving this population:

Greater Philadelphia

Priority given to:

Those 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
• Copy of current strategic plan.
• Board-approved Nondiscrimination Policy that is in compliance with the Philadelphia Foundation’s non-discrimination policy
• Organizational Budget.
• Not an ineligible organization.

Special requirements:

• Operating Budget above $100,000.
• No deficit of more than 10% for prior three years.
• No more than two years of deficits for prior three years.
• Must complete child abuse clearance and criminal background checks for all staff and volunteers who work with youth.

Strongly preferred:

• Written, board-approved policies regarding whistle-blowing, conflict of interest, and document retention and destruction.
• 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 7% of the organization’s budget.

Types of projects funded:

Organizations seeking advocacy unrestricted grants should demonstrate a strong history of advocating on behalf of vulnerable populations. Grants to organizations that are national or state-wide will be pro-rated based upon their work in Greater Philadelphia.

Application deadline:

The 2019 application deadline is July 26.