Public & Societal Benefit
Changes to charitable deduction will hurt PA and NJ nonprofits
As lawmakers consider tax reform legislation, leaders of The Philadelphia Foundation and the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey warn of serious repercussions if the charitable deduction is not maintained.
Philadelphia: Building a Stronger City Through Public Spaces
In this post, Knight Foundation's Patrick Morgan reflects on the role of public spaces in creating more informed and engaged communities, and how recent investments in Philadelphia are creating deeper connections between people and their city and fostering greater community connection, trust and involvement.
In Pennsylvania, three newsrooms are teaming up to cover state government
The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and LNP Media Group announced Spotlight PA, a new collaboration aimed at rebuilding state government coverage.
Census 2020 Stakeholder Meeting
As we heard at the Annual Members’ Meeting, the decennial census is a cornerstone of our democracy, determining Congressional districts and driving key decisions made by federal and local government, business, nonprofits, and philanthropy around the allocation of funding and where services are provided.
COVID-19 Funder Briefing #20
Regional funders are invited to join these briefings to hear updates on COVID-19 in Greater Philadelphia and how philanthropy is responding.
Celebrating a Life of Purpose: Dr. Jane Goodall, Winner of the 2021 Templeton Prize
The Templeton Prize Team announced that Dr. Jane Goodall, legendary scientist, conservationist, and activist, is the winner of the 2021 Templeton Prize.
The Douty Foundation announces final, ‘Legacy’ grants totaling $2.2 million as its sunset plan is complete
The grantees are a collection of grassroots organizations working across the region, with a focus on race, economic and gender justice
Build up Nepal Wins $250,000 Lipman Family Prize
Build up Nepal has been named the grand prize winner of the 2023 Barry & Marie Lipman Family Prize and will receive $250,000; ADES and Healthy Learners win $125,000 each.
Pew Announces $1.85M to Strengthen the Free Library of Philadelphia and Improve Access to Drexel University’s Atwater Kent Collection
$1 million will go to the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation to undertake a comprehensive strategic planning and community engagement process and $850,000 will go to Drexel University to expand access to the Atwater Kent Collection.