Build up Nepal Wins $250,000 Lipman Family Prize
Friday, April 21, 2023
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.
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The Douty Foundation announces final, ‘Legacy’ grants totaling $2.2 million as its sunset plan is complete
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
The grantees are a collection of grassroots organizations working across the region, with a focus on race, economic and gender justice
Celebrating a Life of Purpose: Dr. Jane Goodall, Winner of the 2021 Templeton Prize
Thursday, May 20, 2021
The Templeton Prize Team announced that Dr. Jane Goodall, legendary scientist, conservationist, and activist, is the winner of the 2021 Templeton Prize.
In Pennsylvania, three newsrooms are teaming up to cover state government
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and LNP Media Group announced Spotlight PA, a new collaboration aimed at rebuilding state government coverage.
Philadelphia: Building a Stronger City Through Public Spaces
Thursday, May 24, 2018
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.
Changes to charitable deduction will hurt PA and NJ nonprofits
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
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.
