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Forman Family Fund Grants

The Nessa Forman, David Forman, Eleanor and Solomon Forman Family Fund — a Designated Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation — supports Greater Philadelphia nonprofits serving young people aged 11 to 18 offering in-school or out-of-school-time programs that address one of the following areas:

Photography
Architectural Drawing and Architecture
Written Arts

Up to 10 grants of no more than $40,000 each are awarded annually.

The fund was established through the estate of Nessa R. Forman, former V.P. for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at WHYY and former Arts and Leisure Editor of the Philadelphia Bulletin. She was a passionate advocate for arts education.

For nonprofits offering these programs:

In-school or out-of-school time programs open to all young people aged 11 to 18 that address one of the following areas:

Photography
Architectural Drawing and Architecture
Written Arts

Criteria for selection:

Curriculum-based program at least one semester in length (preference for year-long programs)
Program must have been operating for at least two years with a proven track record

Requirements for grant applicants:

Curriculum-based program at least one semester in length (preference for year-long programs)
Program must have been operating for at least two years with a proven track record

Amount of grants:

Up to 10 grants of no more than $40,000 each will be awarded.

Types of projects funded:

Direct program expenses
Staff time
Materials and supplies
Indirect expenses (up to 15% to total grant amount)
Transportation, meals and field trips for participants

Questions about this grant:

Email: Forman@philafound.org

Application deadline:

Applications are due by 12:00 Midnight on September 11, 2023.

Application Program Grants Process

Step 1: Determine Eligibility

Carefully review the criteria listed above.

Step 2: Apply

The application deadline is 09/11/2023

Submit application.

Step 3: Follow-up

A program officer will contact you if there are questions regarding your application.

Step 4: Report

Submit a one-page narrative report detailing how the funds were use and the impact of your organization.