Philadelphia, PA — Closing out its 13th grants cycle, Impact100 Philadelphia has announced the award of $435,000 in unrestricted funds to eight nonprofit organizations in the region. Representing the collective giving of 454 women members, funds are being awarded to eight nonprofit organizations.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy (CoP) announced it plans to become an independent nonprofit organization, and has nearly $6 million in new grant commitments that will support innovation, growth, and impact.
In a continued response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on Greater Philadelphia’s music organizations and their efforts, The Presser Foundation announces new Capital Support grants totaling $687,800 in single year and multi-year grants to 26 music organizations.
Pennsylvania House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton this week announced the approval of $4.5 million to invest in much needed improvements at the Francis J. Myers Recreation Center in Southwest Philadelphia.
The Fund for Women and Girls’ Board of Directors announces the appointment of Kim Andrews as Executive Director, effective on May 2, 2022.
"The elderly population needed more than [COVID-19 vaccine] education. They sought community, trust and understanding."
The board of the Philadelphia Cultural Fund announces that its Executive Director, Barbara Silzle, will step down from her position on July 15, 2022.
"By meeting people with understanding in places that felt safe, we built trust and educated in a way that dismantled misinformation and brought joy."
The Independence Blue Cross Foundation announced a five-year, $15 million commitment to advance health equity through the creation of a new Foundation program: the Institute for Health Equity.
Three organizations - CDD Society, Make a Difference, and Yamba Malawi - have been named as honorees for the 2022 Barry & Marie Lipman Family Prize. Each is guaranteed an unrestricted financial award of $100,000 and one grand prize winner will receive $250,000.
