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Douty Foundation celebrates 50th anniversary, releases new funding guidelines
Ten Philly Elementary Schools Awarded $500K in “Good To Great” Grants to Strengthen Early Literacy Programs
The grants, up to $75,000 in size, were awarded though the Fund for the School District of Philadelphia and funded by the William Penn Foundation.
COVID-19 Funder Briefing #21
Join us for the next COVID-19 funder briefing.
Education Funders Meeting
Join the next meeting of Philanthropy Network's Education Funders to engage in a conversation with representatives from the School District of Philadelphia about allocations from the American Rescue Plan Act.
Bank of America Commits Support to Help Philadelphia Students Start Remote-Learning Classes by Mid-April
The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia announced a $100,000 contribution from Bank of America to give laptops to Philadelphia students so they can begin learning from home by mid-April.
William Penn Foundation Launches Informal Learning Initiative
William Penn Foundation has announced the launch of a two-year, $2 million community-based initiative to connect children and families in the city's low-income neighborhoods to informal literacy-rich learning opportunities.
Nine School District of Philadelphia Schools Awarded “Good To Great” Grants to Strengthen Early Literacy Programs
More than $250,000 awarded through The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia will be especially critical in light of COVID-19.
The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia School announces $5M gift for laptops to get students online
The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia announced a $5 million contribution from Aileen and Brian Roberts, and their family, to give laptops to Philadelphia students so they can begin learning from home by mid-April.
Impact100 Philadelphia awards five grants totaling $284,750
Philadelphia, PA — Impact100 Philadelphia has announced the award of $284,750 in unrestricted funds to five nonprofit organizations in the region. Representing the collective giving of 302 women members, funds are being awarded to five nonprofit organizations.
76ers Donate Funds to Purchase 10,000 Chromebooks for School District of Philadelphia Students
Funding from the Sixers will help get computers to students at home to allow distance learning during ongoing school closures due to COVID-19.
William Penn Foundation Announces Another $11.6 Million for COVID Emergency Action
William Penn Foundation announces new emergency fund for early education and $6.6 million in general Ooerating support grants for arts and culture organizations.
Pottstown Area Schools Awarded Over $13,000 through Checklist Challenge
The Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation announced a total of $13,152 awarded to Pottstown area schools as part of the Medical University of South Carolina’s Boeing Center for Children’s Wellness (BCCW) School-Based Wellness Initiative.
Opinion | Solving Philly’s poverty issues takes consistent, relentless effort by Mayor Jim Kenney
Mayor Kenney arugues that ultimately, the best ways to reduced Philadelphia's systemic, intergenerational poverty are to improve educational and economic opportunities, and to empower residents with the resources they need to get family-sustaining jobs.
Pew Awards $5.41 Million to Five Philadelphia Nonprofits to Address Human, Economic Impacts of COVID-19
Support includes first-ever ‘growth grant’ to Benefits Data Trust, plus pandemic recovery assistance for Visit Philadelphia and Philadelphia Zoo.
The Foundation for Delaware County awards over $1M to local nonprofits, launches COVID-19 Response Fund
The Foundation for Delaware County announced $1,055,488 in grant awards to 52 area nonprofits and the launch of the Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund.
The Giant Company and its Customers Raise $3.3 Million to Fight Food Insecurity in Local School Districts
NBME Selects Its First Philanthropy Director
To further philanthropic efforts in medical education and health care, NBME has named its inaugural Philanthropy Director, Allison Anderson Acevedo.
The Alliance for Health Equity Kicks off the Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute
The new Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute is a series of learning sessions designed to support the nonprofit sector in its commitment to recognize and mitigate the deeply rooted inequities experienced by its most marginalized community members, including those experienced by the Black and Brown communities.
Pennsylvania establishes blueprint for successful collegiate recovery programs
Leadership by Independence Blue Cross Foundation propels Pennsylvania to forefront of supporting young adults in recovery.