As Douty Foundation begins its 51st year of grantmaking, they have released new funding guidelines that will increase their minimum grant size to $20,000 and up their annual payout to 10- to 15-percent.
In response to data about the rise of hunger and food insecurity in Philadelphia, Philanthropy Network's Food Funders Affinity Group is holding a series of meetings to discuss what we can collectively do to reverse this trend.
In November, the William Penn Foundation Board of Directors approved grants of nearly $20 million in support of Great Learning, Great Public Spaces and Watershed Protection.
Grant Awarded to West Chester Public Library and The Garage Community & Youth Center
The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia announced a $5 million contribution from Aileen and Brian Roberts, and their family, to give laptops to Philadelphia students so they can begin learning from home by mid-April.
William Penn Foundation announces new emergency fund for early education and $6.6 million in general Ooerating support grants for arts and culture organizations.
The Foundation for Delaware County announced $1,055,488 in grant awards to 52 area nonprofits and the launch of the Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund.
Funding from the Sixers will help get computers to students at home to allow distance learning during ongoing school closures due to COVID-19.
The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia announced a $100,000 contribution from Bank of America to give laptops to Philadelphia students so they can begin learning from home by mid-April.
