THE TRANSITION NETWORK PHILADELPHIA GIVING CIRCLE GRANTS

TTNPhiladelphia Giving Circle’s  mission is to support local nonprofit organizations working to improve the lives of women and children in the City of Philadelphia by raising funds for collective donor-advised philanthropy, is the philanthropic arm of the Philadelphia Chapter of The Transition Network (TTN), a  national organization of professional women aged 50 and forward who seek to continue a life of learning, engagement, and leadership in the world.

Giving Circle members pool dollars, make grants to nonprofit organizations and conduct educational programs and other initiatives to raise awareness of the significant needs in our city.  We are passionate about making a difference, nurturing relationships with the organizations we support and engaging with our members to build a better community. TTN Philadelphia Giving Circle is committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion and identity. We are looking to support organizations who share this commitment.

FOR NONPROFITS OFFERING THESE PROGRAMS:

This year, we are focusing on children in underserved communities who have limited access to Pre-K education. Our grants will be awarded exclusively to Philadelphia nonprofit organizations whose missions expressly state and/or those that primarily offer language-based educational programs, resources and opportunities to advance and support the development of literacy skills in children from age 3 to 9 (Pre-K to Grade 4).

REQUIREMENTS: 

Applicant organizations must meet the following criteria:

  • Provide literacy and education programs to support the development of literacy skills in children from age 3 to 9 (Pre-K to Grade 4).
  • At least 50% of the children served must reside in Philadelphia
  • Have a 501(c)(3) public charity exempt status from the IRS or a fiscal sponsorship confirmation for a minimum of two years
  • Have a general operating budget for the most recent fiscal year end of $2 million or less
  • Have not received a grant from TTN Philadelphia Giving Circle in the past 3 years
  • Do not promote a particular religious or political ideology

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • The 2024 application is due February 16, 2024.
  • Finalists must give a brief presentation on Thursday, May 16, 2024to Giving Circle voting donors.

AMOUNT OF GRANTS:

Three grants of at least $20,000 each will be awarded for General Operating Support.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS GRANT:

Email: ttnphlgivingcirclegrants@gmail.com

REGISTER FOR THE TTN PHILADELPHIA GIVING CIRCLE  GRANT INFORMATION SESSION

Register Here.  

Application Program Grants Process

Step 1: Determine Eligibility

Carefully review the criteria listed above and those listed in the application.

Step 2: Apply

The application deadline is 02/16/2024

Click here to download the 2024 application. 

 

Step 3: Report

Please submit a report at the one-year anniversary of receiving our grant award. Your grant report should be directed to:  ttnphlgivingcirclegrants@gmail.com.

 

Please include the following:

-A brief description of your achievements.

-How the grant supported your organizations’ efforts.

-The impact the grant made to the lives of women and children in Philadelphia.