William Penn Foundation, Philly’s biggest foundation focused solely on the city, is changing what it funds
Leadership of the foundation is undergoing a generational shift.
Leadership of the foundation is undergoing a generational shift.
Chief Executive Officer Susan Sherman to retire by year-end after a distinguished 31- year career, including more than 28 years as CEO.
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Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia is delighted to announce the election of Emma Hertz, President and CEO of HeatlhSpark Foundation, to the Board of Directors.
The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage announced that it has awarded $10.2 million to 39 Philadelphia-area cultural organizations and artists, including $3.5 million to help ensure the future of several of the most prominent institutions in the city and $1 million in unrestricted fellowships to 12 local artists.
La Salle has assumed the programming of the 43-year-old Arts + Business Council from its longtime host, the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia.
730 of Philadelphia’s individual artists, small and mid-size nonprofit arts organizations, and small creative enterprises will receive funding.
The Sarah Ralston Foundation announced the appointment of Heather Finnegan as its new Executive Director, effective December 16, 2024.
Among the most resonant and consistent themes is that philanthropy is stronger when we work together, strengthen existing bonds, create new connections, and tackle the profound challenges our regional communities face with a collective voice.
The three-year initiative has infused nearly $10 million of new funding into Greater Philadelphia’s cultural community, supporting Black, Latino, Asian, and Indigenous arts organizations and community-based artists.