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The annual Council on Foundations-Commonfund study found that private foundations reported an average 13.1 percent return on their investment assets last year, and that 33 percent of foundations to increased their giving over 2019.
Grants were divided among five program areas: Healthy Behaviors-Schools, Healthy Behaviors-Parks, Healthy Behaviors-Networks, Physical and Emotional Health, and Strengthening Nonprofits.
This page includes links to guidance for disaster philanthropy and recommendations from key sources for where to direct donations to support the unfolding crises in Haiti and Afghanistan.
The foundation announced grants totaling $4 million to community media-makers, journalism, film and digital equity projects with an emphasis on supporting projects led by underrepresented communities and with a commitment to justice.
The Fund for Women and Girls announces that Michelle Legaspi Sánchez will be leaving her role as Executive Director at The Fund, effective September 17, 2021.
Stuart A. Clarke will oversee a $30 million annual grant portfolio as William Penn Foundation's new Program Director of Watershed Protection.
The Board of Trustees of the Green Tree Community Health Foundation announced a new name -- Foundation for Health Equity (f4HE) -- as well as a new website (f4he.org), and strategic direction that renews the 16-year-old foundation’s commitment to the health and well-being of all people in Northwest Philadelphia.
As he prepares to leave his role as president of the Network, Sidney shares his gratitude and reflections on his four-year tenure.
In its second round of grants, the COVID-19 Prevention & Response Fund made grants totaling $668,885 to 84 individuals and nonprofit organizations working to increase COVID-19 education, vaccine access, health resources, and outreach activities in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester counties.
Twenty grassroots organizations and community groups will receive $10,000 grants for general operations; applications were reviewed by residents of Kensington.
