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Philly groups offer $9 million in funding for nonprofits celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States

Fireworks_Wawa Welcome America
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
... the corner, and four Philadelphia groups are offering area nonprofits a total of $9 million in funding to help celebrate. That funding comes in the form of ... charities in Philadelphia, as well as Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties. Groups can submit ...

Changes to charitable deduction will hurt PA and NJ nonprofits

Tuesday, November 28, 2017
... By Mike Candilo and Pedro A. Ramos This is a critical time for our nonprofit community, as lawmakers consider ... cause significant reductions in charitable giving to local nonprofits. Despite technically preserving the “charitable ... has serious implications for those who give, and those who receive help. And it’s something to carefully consider as ...

The Douty Foundation announces final, ‘Legacy’ grants totaling $2.2 million as its sunset plan is complete

The Douty Foundation
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
... sunset plan has been approved by the Orphan’s Court of Delaware County and that it can now spend out its remaining assets. In ... & Roses Community Fund have been sibling organizations funding grassroots groups working for change in the ...

Build up Nepal Wins $250,000 Lipman Family Prize

Barry & Marie Lipman presenting the 2023 Lipman Family Grand Prize award to Björn Söderberg, Co-Founder & CEO of Build up Nepal (Photo: Rebecca Barger)
Friday, April 21, 2023
...   As the 2023 grand prize winner, Build up Nepal will receive $250,000 in unrestricted funds and additional ... said, “The 2023 Lipman Prize winners are paving the way for real change in their respective social impact sectors. We ... learning through screening, referral and access to medical services. In addition to the $250,000 financial prize—which ...
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In Pennsylvania, three newsrooms are teaming up to cover state government

Tuesday, October 2, 2018
... report found a total of 41 statehouse reporters, with just 24 in the job full time. The Inquirer in Philly, the ... goal of $2 million dollars from The Lenfest Institute for Journalism, The Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation, The ... the state to engage citizens in two-way conversation.” Funding to launch PA Post came from the Wyncote Foundation, ...
26Apr2019

Census 2020 Stakeholder Meeting

Friday, April 26, 2019
11:30am - 1:00pm
Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia
... decisions made by federal and local government, business, nonprofits, and philanthropy around the allocation of funding and where services are provided. Funders in this ... counts and everyone is counted. 2019 is a pivotal time for us to coalesce around strategy and resources. ...

Pew Announces $1.85M to Strengthen the Free Library of Philadelphia and Improve Access to Drexel University’s Atwater Kent Collection

Free Library of Philadelphia
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
... history and civic treasures. The awards include $1 million for the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation to undertake ... process to improve the Free Library’s operations, services, and impact throughout the city, plus $850,000 for Drexel University to significantly expand public access ...

CC250 to Host Planning Summit at Thornbury Farm

Chester County 250
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
... nation’s 250th anniversary fast approaching, it’s time for Chester County organizations, neighborhoods, and individuals to get ... 2026.  The morning commences with an overview of Chester County’s Heritage Themes related to CC250; and elected ...

Celebrating a Life of Purpose: Dr. Jane Goodall, Winner of the 2021 Templeton Prize

Dr. Jane Goodall
Thursday, May 20, 2021
... the 2021 Templeton Prize.  Dr. Goodall is known worldwide for her groundbreaking scientific work studying chimpanzee ... Unlike the many well-deserved accolades she has received for that work, the Templeton Prize is now proud to honor Dr. ...
17Feb2021

COVID-19 Funder Briefing #20

Wednesday, February 17, 2021
9:00am - 10:00am
Video Conference
Join us for the next COVID-19 funder briefing. These sessions provide ... to respond, and explore new initiatives and opportunities for collaboration. COVID-19 funder briefings are open to all ... Essay by Nuala Cabral: Community Voices: from a Moment and for a Movement RECORDING   COVID-19 Funder Briefing #20 ...