Equity and Social Justice

The Eagles Social Justice Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation announced grants totaling $275,000 to Philadelphia-area non-profit organizations who are providing support and critical resources to address key social issues in communities.

With a lead gift from Facebook’s $20 Million “Supporting Black Communities” National Initiative, the new fund will fortify Black-led nonprofit organizations serving Black communities in Greater Philadelphia.

An additional $1.5 million in support for the fund also was announced, including contributions from William Penn Foundation ($1million), Wells Fargo ( $250,000), TD Bank ($100,000) and Philadelphia Health Partnership, Santander Bank and the Samuel S. Fels Fund ( $50,000 each).